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 […]

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 […]