imperfectly rooted

Homesteading and motherhood isn’t about perfection-it’s about growth, learning, and doing your best with what you have.

  • Smoothie Pops Made Simple

    Smoothie Pops Made Simple

    The idea for frozen smoothie pops came on one of those unexpected 70-degree days in March—the kind that teases spring and has the kids running outside, wanting to get the sprinkler out and asking for a treat to cool down. Of course, I had yet to stock the freezer with popsicles, but a quick look…

  • From Seed to Sprout: Kicking Off the Garden Season Indoors

    From Seed to Sprout: Kicking Off the Garden Season Indoors

    With hopes that any significant snow fall is behind us and the longer days are here in Michigan, it’s hard to fight the urge to get hands into the dirt. With the ground still frozen or too cold for most crops, starting seedlings indoors is the perfect way to satisfy that urge to garden while…

  • Shaving Cream, Color Play & Easter Eggs: A Sensory DIY Kids Love

    Shaving Cream, Color Play & Easter Eggs: A Sensory DIY Kids Love

    Traditional egg coloring with food coloring, water, and vinegar is a timeless way to celebrate spring—simple, vibrant, and always a hit with kids. Mixing a few drops of food coloring with vinegar and warm water creates bold hues that cling beautifully to the eggshells, making it easy for little hands to create their own masterpieces….