I have incredibly exciting news today! I was asked to host a radio show on 180 Radio and, well, I said yes! I am so excited I could burst! 180 Radio is a brand new site with lots of amazing shows coming. You know those online conference recordings that are incredibly expensive? Say goodbye to those. It's time to listen directly from your favorite … [Read more...]
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Homestead Barn Hop #154
This week on the farm... I bought another goat. It's true! I bought another adorable Nubian! She's going to give us A LOT more milk, which are looking forward to. I can just taste the cheese I'm gonna make with all that milk. It's a backyard farmer's dream:) Welcome to the Homestead Barn Hop! Every week I will give you the opportunity to share … [Read more...]
4 Backyard Farm Designs for Self-Sufficiency
I love designing backyard farms. Even if they aren't mine. Actually, especially if they aren't mine. Let me tell you how to farm and then you go do the work, okay? Sound good? Okay, let's get started! There are a few important things you need to remember when creating or researching backyard farm designs. Among them are which animals … [Read more...]
What is Unschooling?
What is unschooling? To put it simply, unschooling is a form of homeschooling but with a little more freedom. The beauty of unschooling is that it can be done in many different ways. Some people homeschool by having a structured schedule, sitting their children down, and working through a curriculum. Unschoolers don't do this. They may use a … [Read more...]
Homemade Udder & Teat Wipes
Today I've got a very simple recipe to make your very own Homemade Udder & Teat Wipes! One of the biggest hurdles with homesteading or farming is to find natural alternatives when caring for your animals. When I first started to own animals, I couldn't find recipes anywhere for homemade udder wipes, and so I resorted to using standard, harsh, … [Read more...]
Age-Appropriate Farm {and} Outside Chores
Kids and Chores. It just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Over the years my kids have learned that chores are just a part of life, a part of helping the family and making their contribution. We don't pay for chores in our house. If our kids want to make some extra money, then they can ask to do additional jobs. They happily do their … [Read more...]
The TOP 12 Hilarious Experiences of a Homesteader
It's been now 5 years since we started our urban farm. It's definitely had it's ups and downs, and some crazy experiences for sure. We've had chickens get eaten by coyotes and/or hawks, sheep & goats mating to produce geeps, and we've had some downright crazy hilarious goat births. Homesteading on our little urban farm has been an adventure, … [Read more...]
Sunday Q&A: December 22, 2013
One of my favorite things is to read emails from YOU! I love hearing about your lives and the changes you're making. Whether you're just getting started with real food or buying your first goat, it's a joy to hear from you all. I truly consider each one of you a personal friend and some of you have had me rolling on the floor laughing about your … [Read more...]
Unschooling Update #1: That time we learned about birds, bees, disease, life, & death…
This is the first installment of a series of updates about our new adventure called 'unschooling'. That's right folks. We are officially homeschooling! We're taking it a step further and actually practicing a method of homeschooling called "unschooling". It's basically where you don't teach your kids anything and they turn out to be geniuses. Or … [Read more...]
Urban Farming for KIDS! (taught by kids)
Remember the good 'ol days when you used to wake up at the crack of dawn and milk the family goats? Me neither. I wasn't raised on a farm, I didn't have chickens, and I definitely didn't grow up milking any goats. However, I definitely wanted that for my kids. I wanted them to work, to have fun, & to learn techniques that so many kids … [Read more...]
Why we chose to Homeschool in the middle of the school year.
Choosing to homeschool. Yikes. Milking goats. Butchering chickens. You guys have all known it would only be a matter of time before we went full weird and...HOMESCHOOLED! (dun, dun, dun). I've been mulling over this decision for over a year now. What has kept me from taking the plunge? Probably the same reasons why others hesitate to homeschool. I … [Read more...]
Weekly Meal Plan 10/20/2013
(Disclaimer: I do not eat Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, or Low-Carb. I don’t focus on Raw foods & I’m not a once-a-day Smoothie girl. I focus on quality ingredients, REAL FOOD (including butter, bread, & bacon), and desserts that rock. Some of the recipes I link to may fall in any of the above categories and that’s okay. I believe in a balance … [Read more...]
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