Welcome to the Cornelius-Ford Family
We’re so glad you’ve found your way here.
We’re the Cornelius-Ford Family — homeschooling parents, home bakers, and handmade living enthusiasts sharing our journey from vanlife to rooted living. Right now, we’re in a season of rebuilding from temporary accommodation, working steadily toward our dream of creating a homestead: a place where we can grow food, raise animals, and nurture our family close to the land.
This space is where we document that journey — the lessons, the loaves, the quiet wins, and the beautiful chaos of doing life differently.
What You’ll Find Here
Homeschooling Life
Real-life rhythms, creative lessons, and resources that help our girls thrive in learning and confidence.
Baking from Scratch
Mostly sourdough (always with love), long-fermented favourites and budget-conscious baking for big families.
Handmade & Intentional Living
From cleaning with homemade non-toxic polish and cleaners to building life around seasons, not screens.
Reader Favourites to Explore
If you’re new here, these posts are a lovely place to begin:
• Why We’re Rebuilding from Scratch
• Our Bakehouse Dream
• Try our sourdough fritters!
Support Our Journey Home
We’re working hard to build something beautiful — with limited space, a small kitchen and a big dream. Our Bakehouse project is one way we’re taking steps forward. We’re baking to raise funds for a homestead where our children (and hopefully grandchildren!) can grow up close to the land.
If you’d like to be part of that story, you can:
→ Support us on Ko-fi
→ Share our page with someone who might love it
→ Or just leave a kind message — it means the world
Thank You
Whether you stay for a recipe, a post, or the whole journey — thank you. We hope you leave here feeling encouraged, inspired and reminded that beautiful things can grow from the smallest beginnings.
With love,
Traci & the Cornelius-Ford Family
