We all saw the scary reality of a winter freeze last week in the Midwest. When a cold front rolls through your area, your homestead, livestock and equipment are all at risk. As temperatures drop and snow piles up, you might feel powerless — but luckily, some preventive maintenance for winter can go a long way. A […]

I went to Goodwill yesterday to drop off a trunk full of items to donate. The line was so long that I decided to go to lunch first and try again later. Evidently, everyone is thinking the same thing. It’s a new year and time to start fresh. I’ve seen more organizational ads and commercials […]

Expanding Your Home Outdoors Homesteading requires creativity and ingenuity. In the depths of winter, I often find myself dreaming of days and evenings enjoyed outside. On our homestead, we have discovered opportunities to expand our living spaces by creating private areas outdoors as well as creatively using outbuildings. Wintertime is the perfect time to plan […]

When temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, you take great care to protect your crops and livestock from the cold. You might use row covers, wrappings, and shelters, and these solutions are relatively simple. You don’t have to give them much thought when the weather begins to turn. Your own comfort is a more complicated […]

Creating homestead goals can quickly turn into an overwhelming list of projects! But there’s a better way to set goals that will be realistic and achievable! Use this three-step process and free planning worksheet to plan your homestead goals for the new year!   Raise your hand if you set yearly goals for your homestead. […]

The companies you choose to link your business to can either make your life easier or more difficult. Honestly, one company that works great for you may not work as well for me and vice-versa. It takes a lot of trial and error to find a great setup when you have multiple needs. Here are […]

Help Your Chickens Thrive This Winter Most breeds of chickens are hardy animals. Just like songbirds, they have feathers and a voracious appetite to help keep them warm when the temperatures drop. On our homestead, we choose to raise breeds that are hardy, good layers, and good mothers. Two breeds that we found represent these […]

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 […]