I have to be honest; I am not a fan of following recipes. As a homesteader, I like to use what I have on hand and growing in my garden. I simply don't have the budget or time to run out and get the ...
18 Houseboat Ideas for Relaxed Days Spent on the Water
Are you learning wonderful life lessons with age? One huge lesson I’m learning right now is if you’re going to work hard, you must rest hard too. Otherwise, it’s all too easy to become burnt ...
How to Winterize Your Tractor and Prevent Spring Frustration
Do you use a tractor around your property? I’m not sure how we’d handle farm life without our tractor. It saves my feet and my back a ton of work. Our first tractor was an old 1940’s Ford tractor. ...
Easy Granola Recipe with a Delightful Fall Flavored Twist
I have a secret. I don’t buy cereal anymore, and I make most of my snacks at home. How? Well, I use one simple ingredient - granola. Granola is great for homemade cereal, and it’s also ...
60 Exciting Small Living Room Ideas to Transform Your Cramped Space
Do you ever stare at your small living room and feel a little bit lost with what to do with it? Overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) you try to come up with a way to make it feel more spacious and ...
About Ameraucana Chicken: Charming Birds That Lay Blue Eggs
The Ameraucana chicken is a popular and widely loved chicken breed for several reasons. Their puffy and comical cheeks paired with blue eggs make for quite the crowd pleaser. Many people raise them ...
How to Make Vinegar Extractions (plus Infusions, Tonics, Fire Cider, and Shrubs)
When I first heard about vinegar extractions, my first thought was “Yikes! That sound painful!” Luckily, I didn't let that initial aversion to the idea stop me from figuring out exactly what that ...
Garden Mulch: 3 Types and the Best Way to Use Them All Year Round
Garden mulch can be a complicated subject for new gardeners. I’ll admit that even as an experienced gardener, I have been tempted to skip it. That said, you can't beat the benefits of mulching. If you ...
75 Makeover Patio Ideas for a Stylish New Look
Is your patio looking a little dull? Time for a change? Change is always good! So we say... Go for it! Before you dive in and start switching things up you're going to need a little bit of ...