Finding joy in simply living, homesteading and homemaking wholesome lives.
Hello, I’m Trina!
Welcome to Simply Living This Life. A place where I passionately share simple homemaking hacks with littles, from scratch plant-based recipes, all things gardening and preserving on the homestead, and more about creating a natural & wholesome home.
My husband and I have loved learning simple and practical ways to optimize our families quality of life. I am passionate about helping others to live simple and wholesome lives. I’ve loved finding simple ways to improve the health of my growing family.
Family life is very important to me. Being intentional in raising our family I value strongly. I’m excited to share practical ways we’ve found to simplify our life, and create a wholesome home as we homestead.
About Me
In 2020 we made our big move into a small house in the country!
Having grown up in the Canadian prairies, I’m a complete country girl at heart. I want to inspire the love for nature in my children. My husband loves of the outdoors too, particularly the mountains. We enjoy spending our summer weekends hiking and camping; in the winter you can find us cross country skiing, building snowmen and just exploring.
I’m passionate about becoming a better homemaker and creating a simple peaceful fun home for my family.
I love growing a garden, preserving foods, preparing food from scratch, and finding simple ways to have a toxic free home.
I am all about natural living. Yup, I have a drawer full of herbs, teas, and essential oils. I’m what some may call a “health-nut”. I love making from scratch plant-based whole foods, and often there is something fermenting on my counter. Sourdough bread and sauerkraut are our favourites!
My favourite things to do are spending time outdoors, hiking and camping, canoeing, hanging out with friends, gardening, listening to podcasts, and spending time with my precious littles and husband.
I find strength and peace through Jesus Christ & the Bible. He is my light, my strength, my salvation and song through all of life’s adventures whether good or bad.
Why Wholesome?
Why didn’t I just use the synonym “healthy” or “natural”? Well, wholesome is a much more encompassing word. It includes the whole person, the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I personally have first hand realized how important the whole person is for total health. I am excited to share what I am learning with you, so you too can enjoy wholesome and simple living!
Some Fun Facts
I love fruit! I mean LOVE fruit, especially berries! I often joke with my husband to forget bringing me flowers, a fruit salad or smoothie will do instead!
If it were possible, and it wasn’t to cold to, I’d go barefoot all day long.
Spring is my favourite season, I just love watching everything come back to life after a long winter! This season is filled with so much hope.
Thank-you for stopping by Simply Living This Life!
Join me as we find joy in our everyday life on the homestead: homemaking, plant based food from scratch, simple living and a creating a natural wholesome home.