25,000 followers ~ let’s party!!! In less than 3 short years we have reached a point that we never dreamed to be, heck at 500 followers we were humbled…and shocked! How we got here we’re not sure, but all we can do at this point…
As modern homesteaders our goal is to simplify tasks as much as possible, but yet maintaining a safe, thorough balance of our homestead and our lives. This simplification process also passes through the world of canning – cook down items…
The truth about raising turkeys is quite simple, they’re not like any other poultry you will ever raise! And honestly, we never thought we’d enjoy raising them as much as we have. Are they funny? Ha! That’s truly an understatement! Turkeys. Goodness, if you don’t…
Simplicity is good. Simplicity while showing off your patriotic side is better, much better! These amazingly easy DIY vintage patriotic candle holders will look great for any holiday celebration or if you wish to leave them out year round! The…
Homesteading with herbs and essential oils has become the new norm for many families and our homestead is no exception to this. We’re firm believers that if you are homesteading then your medicine cabinet should consist primarily of beneficial medicinal plants, herbs and contain…
There’s gonna come a time when your homesteading journey will be tested, and sadly we recently hit that point. Our homestead, and it’s people, were suffering and it truly had me wondering if this is the life I was prepared for. The tears outweighed…
Homemade celery salt can easily be made by dehydrating the leaves of your garden grown celery. It’s an extremely easy process and will enhance the flavor of anything you prepare! This recipe is perfect in establishing a zero waste product out of your garden fresh produce, while creating an…
If you keep rabbits then you know the importance of providing them safe chew toys. How to make a rabbit chew toy is very easy, and much cheaper than purchasing toys from the store. In all actuality you can make it for free…
Garlic scapes are amazing and have such wide range of culinary uses, but by far, my most favorite way use them is to ferment them. Fermenting garlic scapes takes less than 10 minutes of prep time and once they are ready…
Butter. To me, nothing compares to butter other than bacon. If you’re not aware, I could survive the zombie apocalypse with butter and bacon alone. That’s the truth. BUT not only could I live off of butter and bacon, I would be…