If there's anything that will scare you away from owning goats... It's the thought of a worm infestation inside that adorable goat you've been cuddling. Just the thought of needing a goat dewormer icked me out. Trust me, I was there. But when you think about it, any animal that you bring into your home has the potential of contracting worms or … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Homemade Banana Pudding {from scratch}
The homemade banana pudding mystery is a real thing. When you try to make it, you'll hit a serious roadblock. If you're like me, you'll imagine the "from scratch" version goes something like this... Mash bananas Mix together some eggs n' milk n' cornstarch and have pudding. Yeah, not so much. Why … [Read more...]
Urban Farming: Getting Started with your Dream
The urban farming life, man. There's nothing like it. Seven years ago we dove into growing our own food on an acre here in Phoenix, Arizona. It's been seven years of learning & growing with plenty of ups & downs, but we wouldn't change it for the world. There's something magical about gathering eggs, bringing in fresh milk, & … [Read more...]
Follow this One Tip & Know How often to Water ANY Tree
How often should I water my trees? In every nursery, this question is spoken again, each time a new tree is purchased. I used to utter the same words. "How often do I water this tree? Every day? Every week?" The answer to this question is incredibly simple and will help you know, without a doubt, how often to water your … [Read more...]
Which of these 6 Farmhouse Styles are You?
Leave it to me... To want to decorate my house "farmhouse style", then feel overwhelmed with all the different variations and proceed to organize them into "farmstyle categories" so I can decide on the best one. In my defense, the farmhouse style is a tough one to nail down! For some reason, there is a total assumption that if you … [Read more...]
Goat Supplies you need for Raising, Milking, & Kidding
Admit it. The question isn't whether you're going to get goats, the question is which goat supplies you need make it happen. And I'm here to help you do that. Just your regular old goat-enabler over here. Hell bent on convincing everybody to get some goats! Yee-haw! So, whether you're going to get two goats or ten twelve, I'm going to … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Planter Box
We're all about reclaimed wood over here... I love the idea of sustainability, of using something you already have to create something beautiful. Kevin's just happy to be able to not spend money. Typical Kevin. I told him he'd better not get used to the idea of repurposing things. (This is the man that thinks a Tide box is a … [Read more...]
Azure Standard: Is it worth the grocery savings?
I've never been a coupon person. It's not that I don't love to save money (hello thrift stores!), it's just that I hate the idea of scrimping and saving on food. I love good food, and I don't like to cut corners with it. Kevin, on the other hand, would coupon all day till the cows come home. I remember our very first shopping trip … [Read more...]
Removing Goat Horns naturally with Clove Oil
Can you actually stop horn growth with clove oil? That was the question I had when my friend Angela from Parisienne Farmgirl shared this new research with me. It seemed impossible. Goat horns are tough little buggers. And the old method (which involves burning the newly formed buds) was working fine for us, though to be honest, it's … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Jicama Slaw
What do you do when you've got cabbage haters in the house? You make jicama slaw, that's what! I feel like jicama is that forgotten introvert friend who quietly sits on the couch during parties. "Oh there you are, Jicama! How could I have forgotten about you!" If you're not familiar with jicama, it's a root vegetable that can … [Read more...]
Goat Butter: Making Butter with Goat’s Milk
Making homemade goat butter may seem impossible... But, friend, I'm here to show you how it's done. Because I love you. And because I love butter. Goat butter, that is. Problem is, goat cream is complicated. Goat's milk is naturally homogenized. Meaning, the cream won't rise to the top and separate like in cow's milk. On one side, this is … [Read more...]
Convert your Pool into a Natural Swimming Pool (with hydrogen peroxide)
When I suggested we build a natural swimming pool and Kevin came home with an above ground pool... Let's just say I wasn't in the best of mood. Here I was, dreaming about a beach front entry, natural rock borders, and gorgeous plants to naturally filter the water while Kevin was dreaming about "putting that thar plastic up on them sticks and … [Read more...]
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