DIY Wood Box for Firewood Storage
A DIY wood box for firewood storage is ideal for those who utilize a wood stove as a source of heat and for cooking. To minimize our footprint building a firewood box using free and recycled material is best. For…
Simple Living | Tips to Decluttering Your Home
Simple living, especially in a small home, is necessary. Purging is essential to creating a space which is organized, clean, and comfortable. The thought of purging is delightful to many; however, many find it to be a struggle. How does…
Setting Homestead Goals | The First Year
Setting homestead goals the first year is vital to maintaining a sense of organization and maybe even your sanity. Homesteading goals will keep you on tract, and allow a design and structure to last. This doesn’t mean that modification or…
How to Clean Copper Pots in Minutes using 2 Natural Ingredients
Who doesn’t love copper pieces? Copper pots and pans represent things which are know to be old world and romantic. A collection can, and should, consist of both antique and newer pieces that range from kitchenware to finely crafted…
Oatmeal Honey Soap – a Soap for Beginners
This natural oatmeal honey soap recipe is the perfect soap for beginners. With a few soap making ingredients and simple instructions, you will have an amazing skin nourishing soap. Soapmaking. Can one word be any more awesome? The ability to…
The Making of A Farm Girl In The Making
Naming your homestead can be a pretty big decision and much consideration is needed for the perfect name. For some (oh, let’s say us) a homestead may not have a name. I know, don’t be to shocked! Our homestead is simply known as A Farm Girl In The Making,…
DIY Reed Diffuser – using Essential Oils
I was once that woman. The one that kept scented plug-ins in every outlet and battery operated scented sprayers in every room…yes, in the beginning of our homesteading journey I used the chemical stuff, but I swear it didn’t last long. …
Building Unique Raised Garden Beds
Unique raised garden beds are creative, one of kind piece of work. Using recycled material is a thrifty way to construct raised vegetable beds. Utilizing natural resources for building raised garden beds minimizes the use of man made material, which…
When to choose Modern Medicine over a Holistic Approach
When we began our homesteading journey the goal was to create a holistic lifestyle free of chemicals and synthetic medicines. We knew that this would be achievable based on the foods we consume to the holistic preventative healthcare plan we developed; the idea was…
Thankful For A Homesteading Community
When you belong to a community it’s truly an amazing feeling, regardless of what type of community it may be. But let me tell you, I couldn’t be more thankful for a homesteading community….they get me. If you’re lucky enough to have access…