For many of us, the dream of owning a farm takes a while. There’s property to purchase, things to save for, job positions to consider, current living conditions to sell, contracts to fulfill…it can seem like it’s taking forever to get to finally get to your homestead.   This “waiting for your life to begin” […]

Is there anything better than eating homemade bread? Can you smell the aroma filtering through your kitchen? The aroma of Swiss Cheese Bread baking on a chilly morning will fill your house up with warmth and coziness. Cheese makes everything better; here is a unique recipe that infuses cheese and bread into one. It is […]

Summer is a great time to enjoy Easy Walnut Basil Pesto; good bread and pesto make an excellent addition for quick light meals. There is nothing like enjoying good crusty bread dipped in pesto, with a fresh veggie salad or a warm bowl of soup on a summer’s eve. Pesto is typically used as a […]

When fall hits, life on the homestead picks up the pace. There is a flurry of activity in order to prepare for winter as well as sales of seasonal items. You might be running around storing produce, setting up stands and welcoming eager fall visitors. Staying organized for fall is a must if you don’t […]

Learning to say No While seemingly simple in theory it may become one of the hardest things you should learn to do, just say NO. When you first begin a business, it appears you want to please everyone no matter what it takes. Even when it cost either more time or money than it should. […]

While making my home, I try to focus on green products and environmentally friendly actions that save energy and money, but also reduce waste. I have completed the research to help you decide what ideas to employ as you start on the journey to making your home, or being a homemaker. There are so many […]

Guest post by Charlie Baulm Farming: Rich soil, bright sunshine, and … addiction recovery? Strange as it may sound at first, people are farming to help them recover from alcohol and drug abuse. When you learn “why,” their reasons make a lot of sense. Whether it be to build a sense of community as in […]

Animal tractors are bottomless pens for housing livestock. They are designed to be moved easily. Whether you have an existing barn or coop for your animals or you are considering adding livestock to your homestead, animal tractors may be a good fit for you. Virtually all small livestock and poultry can be housed in an […]

A successful homestead typically has multiple income streams, and that means many things to attend to, especially in the spring. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and feel as though there are not enough hours in the day to take care of everything that needs attention. This is especially true for me this time of year. […]

I’m very fortunate to live on a beautiful property that has been farmed continuously since just after the Revolutionary War. We tend 50 acres and have a barn that dates to 1894 as well as numerous outbuildings. For those trying to homestead on just a few acres (or less!), this may seem like plenty of […]