Category: Shared Values

At Happy Hooligan Homestead, we do things a little differently. We believe in keeping every single thing we do sustainable, humane, fair, and ethical. We do this by respecting the lessons of humanity’s past, and working to create a diversely balanced future for all. These strong values don’t only affect how we live and communicate with the world, but also what businesses and practices we support. Being ethical consumers and aware creators is not always an easy goal to achieve. But we do our best to. Here we have grouped all of our blog entries pertaining to our shared values. Read about how and why we maintain a conscious lifestyle.

Picture of two large dogs prancing along a walking trail with the sun high in the clear sky above them, a row of pine trees on one side, and a woodland forest tree line on the other side. You can also partially see the surface of a pond in the background between the pine trees.

New York Bound!

Posted on February 26, 2022May 20, 2022 by Rimakej Valentini

Here it is, everyone! Our official announcement of our move to upstate New York next…

Picture of a henna design with three Rune symbols around a circle of the moon phases surrounding a sprouting seed on Cristophe's upper back with Rimakej's left hand resting under the design. Her hand is also covered with a henna design of overlaying hands growing from small to large.

Year Recap for Half Hectare Homestead 2021

Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

What a year. We started it still living in Totnes, Devon, UK with my parents….

Picture of Cristophe standing in a conifer forest while leaning his back on the base of a large Douglas Fir tree completely covered in living green moss.

Reclaiming My Heritage, Accidentally

Posted on October 8, 2021December 30, 2021 by Cristophe

Samhain is around the corner and I’ve been working on reclaiming my ancestral heritage. Each…

Picture of a stone fire ring surrounded by six benches made out of natural logs by the pathway to the Cibolo Gardens north grove camping area.

Cibolo Gardens: Our New Adventure

Posted on July 7, 2021August 11, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Heads-up North Side of San Antonio, Texas, USA! That’s right, Half Hectare Homestead is back…

Picture of Rimakej and Cristophe happily showing their love for and trust of each other as Rimakej gently kisses Cris' forehead.

Our Polyamory Pride and Story

Posted on June 9, 2021March 31, 2022 by Rimakej Valentini

(Updated: March 31, 2022) Polyamory is a term that was coined in the early 1980s…

Picture of dark storm clouds blanketing the sky above rolling ocean waves crashing onto a sandy beach as gulls walk among the washed-up seaweed and shells.

Hurricane Season and Staying Prepared

Posted on May 26, 2021May 24, 2021 by Cristophe

I grew up along the Texas Gulf Coast, and have an ingrained habit of being…

Winter picture of the slightly snow covered remains of a stone wall structure being reclaimed by Nature with growing moss and vines. One of the stones in the wall has chalk writing on it that reads "Wildlings" in all caps and is bordered by a thick chalk line around the edges of the arrow-point shaped stone.

Healthy Work in a Livable Wage Shortage

Posted on May 19, 2021May 17, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

As one of the people who has chosen to build a life outside of the…

Picture of Rimakej standing in front of wild English foliage growing around a mini waterfall on an overcast day, wearing warm wool and cotton Winter layers, and holding up a blue umbrella in a way that hides their eyes and the top of their head from view, but highlights their smile.

Neurodivergent Pride, Celebrating Differences

Posted on April 7, 2021April 17, 2022 by Rimakej Valentini

(Updated: March 30, 2022) April is Autism Acceptance Month. So I decided to write this…

Picture of Rimakej's left arm holding up folds of her red dancing skirt to the bars protecting the inner caverns of the Leech Wells in Totnes, Devon, UK. There are many spiritual offerings left by community members of colorful ribbons, feathers, and plant material tied to the metal bars and left on the ledge in front of them.

Healthy Community, What Humans Are Missing

Posted on March 31, 2021December 4, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Have you ever wondered why humans always seem to have an empty hole inside of…

Portrait picture of Cristophe and Rimakej posing together in sunglasses holding up a phone showing the image of an American Rainbow Pride Flag.

Hey America, We’re Back!

Posted on March 3, 2021June 21, 2021 by Rimakej Valentini

Watching things unfold in America, and especially in our home state of Texas, over the…

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Hi, we are authors Rimakej (they/them) and Cristophe (he/him) Valentini. HHH began as Half Hectare Homestead, a holistic homestead we managed for 5 years near San Antonio, Texas, USA. Now HHH is Happy Hooligan Homestead, a growing sustainable and inclusive homesteading community in upstate New York, USA! Thank you for enjoying our blogs as we continue to share love and learning with you all. Subscribe to our email list below, or follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to view even more of our unique content!