Sierra Smith, Author at Homespun Oasis

Creating Margin – Personal Growth

by Sierra Smith | Jun 14, 2018 | A Calm Sanctuary

This week we’re continuing our Creating Margin series by talking about Personal Growth and Development. I don’t know when I first started focusing on Personal Growth and Development. It may have been in high school, when I’d take an hour long walk in...

Creating Margin – Finances

by Sierra Smith | Jun 7, 2018 | A Calm Sanctuary, Around the Homestead

One of the most stressful parts of our lives is dealing with finances. Many people grow up without solid financial role models in the home, and without schools teaching personal finance. Debt has become the new normal. The “Perfect Credit Score” the thing...

A few of my favorite things ~ May 2018

by Sierra Smith | May 30, 2018 | A Calm Sanctuary

The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More When I first started reading this, we’d just gotten our patio set out back. I sat in the sun, and ate very slowly. I savored every bite and every word on the page. This book made...

Creating Margin – Relationships

by Sierra Smith | May 2, 2018 | A Calm Sanctuary

This week in the Creating Margin series, we’re going to talk about relationships. Specifically, how to curate relationships so that they have room or margin, to become inspiring, nurturing, loving lifelines with other people instead of anchors that weigh you...

A few of my favorite things ~ April 2018

by Sierra Smith | Apr 25, 2018 | food thoughts

Mr. Money Mustache – Financial Freedom Blog Background I found this blog this month. I’ve heard of “Mr. Money Mustache” (aka MMM) before, but haven’t been an ardent follower. I’m working on a debt-free journey at the moment, having...