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Rachel Wolf
Driftless, WI
Lover of wild places, blogger, homesteader-in-training, homeschooling mama, & the owner of LüSa Organics. At home in the hills of the Driftless.
Interests: Writing, knitting, mothering, farming, exploring, and living life out loud.
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Oh, you beautiful soul. Thank you. For what you started, for inspiration, for the comfort you brought so many of us out there walking a similar path in those early parenting days... for sharing the gifts that you have. I understand all of this so well. It's silent in my space most weeks as well. They truly aren't our stories anymore. And that's just as it should be.
Big love from Wisco (and see you in June! Squee!) ~
Rachel
Commented Mar 23, 2019 on See You Soon! at SouleMama
See You Soon!
(Photo by Erin Little) A few nights ago, while distributing laundry (oh the laundry!) before bedtime, I walked by the open door of the bathroom where the nightly toothbrushing party was happening, and something caught my eye. It may be that this has been going on for a good long while, but this...
I love this so, so much. And I love your open door and open heart. Here's to community, even if it's not *exactly* what we thought we were looking for. xox
Commented Jun 28, 2018 on moving out at SouleMama
moving out
So this (above) just happened! When we sat in the back of that car with Bruce on that below-freezing night in December, watching his home disappear behind the flames - the air temperature too cold for the firetruck hoses to do much besides freeze solid - I told him that there was no question h...
Oh, honey. just seeing this now. We have been there, time and again. These are the hardest to shake off. But we learn, we pick ourselves up, and we carry on. Sorry for your loss and all of the messy feelings that come along with it. x
Commented Jun 21, 2018 on Oh, Nutmeg at SouleMama
Oh, Nutmeg
Death is such a big part of the "life" of this farm, any farm. It goes hand in hand with so many critters, so many variables, and so many possibilities. There are the deaths we plan on - the ones we do with our own hands each year, as we harvest the meat we eat with love, respect, and ...
Big news (it's a book!)
Posted May 30, 2018 at Clean.
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Gah! That yellow!
Commented May 19, 2018 on Brimfield treasures! at SouleMama
Brimfield treasures!
It's the most wonderful time of the year.....Brimfield! The Brimfield Flea Markets Show was last week, and I made my annual May journey down there. I love, love, love this tradition. Especially because we somehow manage to make it a two night affair, and f...
Stay in touch!
Posted May 14, 2018 at Clean.
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Love you; love this. And it looks fabulous. Of course it does! x
Commented Apr 12, 2018 on cathartic at SouleMama
cathartic
(Ignore the vacuum hose, the hammer, and the dust bunnies. This is a process shot and all.) I used to lock myself in the bathroom with a pint of Ben and Jerry's. I remember it so clearly! And surely I talked about it here back in the day (like here). In our old house, home alone with just litt...
My blog is moving!
Posted Mar 22, 2018 at Clean.
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Hi Elizabeth! The bread that Sage made was actually yeast-leavened. It is this recipe, and since we didn't have access to coarse Irish wheat, he made the substitution with a bit of wheat germ, as outlined. Enjoy! https://www.davidlebovitz.com/ballymaloe-irish-brown-bread-recipe/
Commented Mar 20, 2018 on Irish breakfast (and lunch... and dinner) at Clean.
Irish breakfast (and lunch... and dinner)
Lupine is all about the celebrations. I mean seriously all about it. Is professional party-planning a life goal? If so, she's already there. Each year she goes full out for Valentine's Day, friends' birthdays, Winter Solstice, and our spring celebration. Me? I only h...
Irish breakfast (and lunch... and dinner)
Posted Mar 20, 2018 at Clean.
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Weekend specials
Posted Mar 17, 2018 at Clean.
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Impermanence
Posted Mar 15, 2018 at Clean.
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Such a bummer that Amazon retired their "store" feature and the list is lost. What categories were you most interested in? I can do a future book list in the coming months, perhaps.
Commented Mar 13, 2018 on A book list at Clean.
A book list
You've been asking me for years: to create a booklist of my favorite reads on a variety of subjects. Books to inspire the leap into homeschooling or a first foray into herbalism; books to nurture a slow and mindful childhood and books for Earth-based celebrations. And when I saw my friend Ginn...
Making
Posted Mar 13, 2018 at Clean.
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Winter: one more round
Posted Mar 7, 2018 at Clean.
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Around the maple fire
Posted Mar 5, 2018 at Clean.
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Just this weekend I decided I needed a skirt that fits this description! Thanks for the generosity, ladies. Lookin' good!
Commented Mar 5, 2018 on Texture Clothing {a soulemama sponsor} at SouleMama
Texture Clothing {a soulemama sponsor}
Greetings from Texture Clothing! We make clothing for women with curves. We believe in celebrating our bodies by treating them with respect. Are any of us perfect at this? No. Do we all have bad days along with the good? Of course. Let’s keep moving forward with loving our bodies anyway...
LuSa free shipping
Posted Mar 4, 2018 at Clean.
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Thaw
Posted Mar 1, 2018 at Clean.
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Hey Charity! The knife is our favorite, a Light My Fire from Mora. Here's an afflink to the page where we bought it: http://amzn.to/2oAzG2F. We have, on occasion, found them on Sierra Trading Post as well, for a bargain. (Every member of our family has one!)
Commented Mar 1, 2018 on When we grow up at Clean.
When we grow up
When I was 15 a well-intentioned woman in a business suit told me, "Someday you'll grow up and have to get a real job and wear a suit." I laughed. "Mark my words," I told her, "I will never have a job where I need to wear a suit." She was unconvinced. I was not. I forgot entirely about this con...
That's the book, Lena! Here's another link if anyone else needs it: http://amzn.to/2CNBfyD
Commented Feb 28, 2018 on Making bitters at Clean.
Making bitters
Lupine and I spent the morning prepping two small, personalized batches of digestive bitters. We enjoy drinking them in either carbonated or still water before meals, boosting our digestion and giving us something to sip on while we cook. I've been dealing with some persistent eczema...
Hi Lena! I went into detail in the article I wrote for Taproot (linked above), but essentially bitter flavors stimulate your digestive system to improve digestion and nutrient absorption and reduce stomach upset. This book, but the founders of Urban Moonshine looks promising. I havent laid my hands on it yet, but I do trust and appreciate their work. (Thats an afflink, FYI.) Hope its helpful for you!
Commented Feb 27, 2018 on Making bitters at Clean.
Making bitters
Lupine and I spent the morning prepping two small, personalized batches of digestive bitters. We enjoy drinking them in either carbonated or still water before meals, boosting our digestion and giving us something to sip on while we cook. I've been dealing with some persistent eczema...
Making bitters
Posted Feb 27, 2018 at Clean.
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Hey, Amy! The kids and I have decided to set aside specific time for some bare-bones "lessons" this season, to round out their growing knowledge. Specifically we're (two to three times per week) doing spelling, math, creative writing, and (when we remember to add it) sexuality and reproductive health. Still unschooling 99% of the time though... :-)
Commented Feb 27, 2018 on DIY Organizational Planner at Clean.
DIY Organizational Planner
I don't know about you, but I'm a paper planner person. I've never mastered the calendar on my phone or computer, and find the pop-ups and pings frankly a little distracting. Plus, I spend enough time with a screen under my nose without having my calendar online as well. Instead, I pref...
And home again
Posted Feb 26, 2018 at Clean.
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