Trying Trad

Finding peace in traditional living

  • First Gardening Post (Blueberries!) – 4/19/2023

    Finally, I’m proud to say that I’ve taken a step towards the “trad” skill goals. I didn’t have any gardening goals on my “current goals” list, but nature stepped in and forced me into gardening sooner than I expected. Surprise Compost Last week, my husband and I cleared out a bunch of scrap wood from…

  • One Month In! – 4/4/2023

    It’s been just over 30 days since I created Trying Trad and posted my welcome rant! So what have I accomplished so far? Well, let me look back on my priorities… I’m so glad to be able to say that I’m on track with this goal. I may not be where I want to be,…

  • Welcome to my blog! – 2/28/2023

    Less than a month ago, I wouldn’t have guessed this blog would exist. I wouldn’t have guessed I would be trying “trad life” right now. I hadn’t even HEARD of “trad life” until preparing this blog! And a few years ago? Learning traditional skills was nowhere near my radar! Hi, my name is Kendrick. When…