Have you ever wondered how people "did it" back then? No, I'm not talking about hanky panky (git yer mind outta the gutter!). I'm talking about how they actually survived, without phones or stores or an app to tell you that your Amazon package was just placed on your doorstep? (Because who has time to walk to your door to check for … [Read more...]
How much does raising meat chickens cost?
Contrary to popular belief... Chicken doesn't come in a package. At least not all by itself. And if you're feeling the itch to be all homestead-y and curious as to whether you could raise meat chickens yourself, you've come to the right place. Is it cheaper to raise meat chickens yourself? The answer is a little more … [Read more...]
The Biggest Mistake Beginner Gardeners Make
You've got an idea, and boy, it's a good one. You want to be a gardener, and yes, it's going to be awesome! You're gonna grow squash, and corn, and big, juicy watermelons! You're gonna grow tomatoes! And long rows of carrots! You're even gonna grow some of that kale that tastes like feet. Oh yes, you are now a kale … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Easy Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini. Cheese. Sausage. Tomato Sauce. It's called dinner and it's coming to you with minimal prep work. Now that's my kind of meal! Don't be turned off by the zucchini in this recipe. It makes this dish fantastic! When looking for healthier alternatives, we like to use things like organic jarred tomato sauce (we avoid canned … [Read more...]
5 Back to School Essential Oil Blends
Who's ready for school? WHOOP WHOOP! Whether you school your children at home, send 'em down to a local neighborhood school, or live on an island in the middle of nowhere and life IS your school (jealous!), I've got the best back to school essential oil blends for ya'. Essential oils are the oils distilled from plants, roots, herbs, … [Read more...]
A Tale of the Meanest Goose You Ever Did Meet
Once upon a time, there was a mean 'ol goose named Madam Honks a Lot who decided to build a nest. Every day, she'd gather sticks and place them in a pile next to the shed. All she cared about was gathering sticks. No more days of nibbling on fresh green grass. Gone were the moments of dunking her head in her water bowl when no one was … [Read more...]
Capable & Hardworking Kids Do This…
Kids are amazing, aren't they? They can single-handedly figure out the latest video game without reading the instructions once. They can memorize the statistics of every Pokémon character ever created. And don't even get me started on their imagination. Kids are notorious for developing plot lines that even Tim Burton would be envious … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Traveling
It's not that I don't like to travel. It's just that I hate everything about planes and cars and movement and everything makes me motion sick and if the zombie apocalypse comes and our only salvation is by helicopter or on some cruise ship or on a great-glass elevator that my husband has secretly been building in the attic, then I'm just gonna … [Read more...]
How to Stop a Rooster from Crowing
It's 3 am. And your rooster just won't stop. We've all been there. If only we had known that roosters don't just crow at sunrise. They instead crow roughly 12-15 times per day, with much of that happening right when we're all fast asleep! God only knows why they choose 3 am, but alas, they do. Me? I can sleep right through a rooster … [Read more...]
Planting Tropical Trees in the Desert
Fresh mangoes, ripe avocados, and delicious bananas right from your desert backyard? Heck yes, man! This week we planted four tropical trees in our front yard, and I am stoked to share with you how we did it! Because we live in Arizona, I thought it would be impossible to grow tropical trees here. We've got heat all right, but pretty much … [Read more...]
I’m sorry, but… If you can’t tolerate farm butchering, you shouldn’t eat meat.
Let me preface this post by saying this is not directed towards vegans or vegetarians or anybody who chooses not to eat meat. If you have chosen to avoid meat, more power to ya.' It all started with undescended goat testicles (as most stories do)... Our little Nigerian Dwarf goat, Lacey, had just given birth to triplets. Because we don't … [Read more...]
Nubian Quads on the Farm!
There's something so special about freshly born baby goats. They are so sweet, smell so good and haven't discovered their naughty nature yet. Yesterday was a busy day of homeschooling events, grocery shopping, and getting some food prep done. I kept looking out the kitchen window watching poor Luna get up and down, up and down. She has been … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- …
- 36
- Next Page »