Hilltop Boers

Your Guide to a Simpler, More Self-Sufficient Life

George Miller

How to Practice Digital Wellness Daily

I still remember the days when Digital wellness wasn’t a trendy buzzword, but a genuine concern for those of us who spent too much time staring at screens. As someone who’s passionate about living in harmony with nature, I’ve often…

A Global Investor’s Guide to International Stock Investing

As I tend to my garden, I often think about the parallels between nurturing plants and investing in the stock market. Just like planting a diverse crop rotation, a guide to international stock investing for diversification can help your portfolio…

A Guide to the Surprising Benefits of Yoga (it’s Not Just Stretching)

As I sit on my porch, surrounded by the gentle hum of my solar-powered gadgets and the lush greenery of my garden, I’m reminded of the countless times I’ve heard people say that yoga is only about flexibility. But I’m…

How to sew simple elastic skirt
DIY

A Beginner’s Sewing Project: a Guide to Making an Elastic Waistband Skirt

As I sit in my garden, surrounded by the gentle hum of bees and the soft rustle of leaves, I’m reminded of my grandmother’s wisdom: sewing is not just about stitching fabric, it’s about weaving stories. She used to make…

A Deeper Dive: a Guide to Investing in Corporate Bonds

As I sit amidst my garden, surrounded by the gentle hum of solar-powered gadgets and the vibrant blooms of my _historical heroes_, I often ponder the parallels between nurturing the earth and cultivating financial growth. My mind wanders to the…

A Buyer’s Guide to the Best Smart Home Hubs of 2025

As I sit amidst my lush garden, surrounded by the gentle hum of solar-powered gadgets and the vibrant blooms of my _historically-named_ plants – like my prized ‘Marie Curie’ rose bush – I’m reminded of the tranquility that comes with…

A Guide to the Surprising Benefits of Yoga (it’s Not Just Stretching)

As I sit on my porch, surrounded by the lush greenery of my garden, where Napoleon the nasturtium and Cleopatra the cilantro thrive, I’m reminded of the incredible journey that led me to discover the true benefits of yoga. I…

a guide to hemming pants
DIY

A No-sew Guide to Hemming Your Own Pants Perfectly at Home

As I sat in my garden, surrounded by the lush greenery of my sustainably grown plants, I couldn’t help but think of my friend, Napoleon, a particularly resilient basil plant that has been with me for years. I was sorting…

A Guide to Writing the Perfect Professional Follow-up Email

As I tend to my garden, I often think about the parallels between nurturing plants and building professional relationships. I’ve found that a well-crafted follow-up email can be as essential as a spring shower to a budding flower. In my…

A Beginner’s Guide: What Is House Hacking and How to Get Started

As I sit in my garden, surrounded by the gentle hum of solar-powered gadgets and the vibrant greens of my sustainably grown plants, I often ponder the concept of financial freedom. It’s a topic that sparks intense curiosity, especially when…