Welcome to the introductory article in my 6-part series focused on Productive Waiting. When I think about waiting, my mind typically conjures the lyrics written by Tom Petty. I mentally…
Here’s Why Kids Crave Structure & Consistency
This article on Structure is part of my series, Recollections from 22 Years as a Father. In this series, I share ideas I wish I knew when my role as a…
Watch How to Create a Vinegar Mother
7-minute video showing how to make vinegar using a mother, triggering fermentation in order to turn different liquids into separate types of vinegar. A couple of months ago, I started…
Follow this Path to Encourage Kids to Share Their Opinions
Sharing opinions is part of my series, Recollections from 22 Years as a Father “Wide differences of opinions in matters of religious, political, and social belief must exist if conscience and…
Manage Fallen Leaves Like This to Avoid Problems
A 3-minute service announcement to save you time, sustain your lawn, and take it easy on the planet. It’s autumn and it’s time for football, pumpkin spice, and falling leaves….
3 Awesome Strategies to Erase an Auto Loan Quickly
I read an unbelievable statistic the other day. In 2018, 33% of the auto loans written were for terms longer than 6 years. In 2010, only 10% of auto loans…
Making Grapefruit Sherpa Soap – the inside story
I have discovered making soap using all natural ingredients to be intriguing. My first recipe combined homegrown lavender and rosemary with tea tree oil. My family and friends loved it….
Shop Insurance…Often
I have a way for you to save money on something you are already purchasing. This expense might be costing you thousands of dollars per year, so the savings could…
Don’t Label me Conservative (even though I identify that way)
Perhaps you can identify with me. I have always thought of myself as a conservative, whether it be money, possessions, or our Earth. I named this blog the Aspiring Steward…
Here’s Why It’s Important to Find Time for Yourself
This article is part of my series, Recollections from 22 Years as a Father “The most important person in the whole, wide, world is you and you hardly even know you.”…