Homesteading With Firearms
Homesteading with firearms may not be for everyone and it’s a very hot topic for all. Two years ago I received communication that shots were fired at my daughter’s high school and a security lock down was executed – there…
Pros And Cons Of Free Range Poultry
When we started homesteading on two acres we realized that allowing our flocks the ability to free ranging was the best choice for us. I envisioned happy chicken walking around consuming grass, dandelions, and bugs of all sorts – laying the most delicious eggs…
Exploring Restoration Shops Of Seattle
We love an adventure and this time it took us to exploring restoration shops of Seattle. The opportunity to enter a shop that sells items from torn down homes and building of years long gone does something to the soul and the imagination. When entering…
Maintaining A Healthy Balance While Homesteading
We were recently asked how we maintaining a healthy balance while homesteading, and I actually had to stop and think about it for a moment. What is second nature to us may seem overwhelming to those looking to begin this life,…
How To Remove A Chicken’s Comb
Remove chicken’s comb….really? Did you ever think you’d be asking, or googling, maybe phone friend, OR private messaging your favorite chicken keeper with that question?! Well, leave it to us, if anything is going to happen in this magnitude it’s…
Can Your Homestead Run In Your Absence?
Can your homestead run in your absence? I had a medical emergency recently which called for a trip to the hospital for 2 days, in turn meant my farm guy was there with me. That’s when I quickly realized that we were not set…
Saying Farewell To 2015
Saying Farewell to 2015, when it had been such an incredible year, is difficult to do. I can’t even begin to describe the level of gratefulness and gratitude that we feel, or tell you the level of support we received, not to mention…
Easy Split Pea Soup With A Turmeric Twist
As a family we love split pea soup, and we have an easy quick recipe that calls for a small amount of turmeric – without making it taste like curry. Nothing promotes better health than turmeric, and if fresh turmeric root…
Gift Wrapping Using Recycled Paper
One definition of a homesteader is an individual who reuse and recycle as often as they can, creating little to no waste. What better way to execute this lifestyle than gift wrapping using recycled paper? There are three items that make gift wrapping easy,…
How to Beat Coccidiosis | Keep a Healthy Flock
Keep a healthy flock of backyard chickens by learning how to beat coccidiosis. Coccidiosis in chickens, other poultry, and livestock is extremely deadly. By establishing a strong natural preventative plan, solid bio-security measures, and knowing what to offer as a…