A little about me

 I'm Rachael- it's really nice to meet you!

Here are a few random facts about me:

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• I’m a mother. In every sense of that adjective/verb/noun. But I'm also so much more than that and I'm really blessed to have an amazing partner who values my individuality and loves that I have ambition beyond just being solely a mama.​

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• The name Mule & Leaf came to me in a dream I had during my second pregnancy. The mule represents my little girl and the leaf represents my little boy. 

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• I have a really simple life. I romanticize the ways of old and love to be present. We usually keep pigs, but we also have a flock of chickens, a cat and a dog. My kids love to hunt salamanders and frogs in the little creek by our house. We enjoy nature and hike up to the lookout on our mountain often. Most summer days you can find us by the river swimming, picnicking & fishing. I’m really competitive with my husband about who can catch the first fish.​​

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• My friend and I are started up a magazine called Homesteader. It’s kind of our big crazy passion project in an attempt to provide additional support for our community and get small businesses more business. I freelance write for it and I love to share tidbits of wisdom about anything from canning to foraging and it's been a crazy whirlwind but I’m excited to bring it to realization. You can check it out here:  ​

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• I’ve been passionate about design, tiny houses and sustainable living since high school, and I think it’s amazing that I can bring project concepts alive that support lifestyles of subsistence and green living. I delved into homeopathic remedies and medicine and also have my own perennial tea garden. 

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• My husband and I host a music festival every year at the homestead, we LOVE everything and anything to do with music and are supportive of our fellow musicians within the community. Maybe you'll see us out there! 

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