I was delighted recently to receive a copy of Chickens! Illustrated Chicken Breeds A to Z from the author, Sarah Rosedahl. As soon as I
Year: 2014
Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey
Honey…. just the word makes my mouth water. That amazing liquid gold produced by bees is an amazing substance indeed. And I am sure you
Turn Your Front Door Into A Thanksgiving Turkey!
At our house, we do not skip holidays. We love each one, so each gets its time to shine. Since Halloween is over, and despite
Homemade Dog Treats, with Pumpkin and Cat Nip!
We love our dog, Heidi the Homestead Hound. She was a rescue dog, and in her short life before we got her, she had been
Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!
Compound butter is am amazing thing for a few reasons, but some of you may be asking, what is compound butter? Simply put, it is
Roasting Pumpkin Seed, Salty AND Sweet
It is pumpkin season! Halloween is just days away, and that means children (and children at heart) everywhere will be gutting pumpkins to create delightful
Bill Gets A Grip, Finally
So the last time we checked in with you all, Bill the duck was trying his darnedest to take me out. He was the new
Extra Crumble Coffee Cake
Who doesn’t love a good coffee cake? I mean seriously, it has got to be one of the best things to stuff in your face
Sign Giveaway from Louise’s Country Closet
I was so excited when my friend Mandy over at Louise’s Country Closet told me they were coming out with a new product line. I
Enjoy the Seasons (Fall)
When you are trying to get through life, there are projects always waiting in the wings. You have chores that must be done, crises to
What A Jerk! Yes, I’m Talking About A Duck!
So about three weeks ago, we added a new member to our flock. If you follow our blog, then you know we got a male
When Raptors Come to Call
Heads up!!! No really, look up! Why? Well because it is fall raptor migration time and if you have chickens, well, you need to be aware.
Dollar Store Halloween Centerpiece
I love Halloween, it is one of my favorite holidays. I love the decorating (not too scary) and letting the country kids trick or treat.
Easy Sweet Yeast Rolls
These easy sweet yeast rolls are by far my family’s favorite roll. These rolls are so simple to make, yet their ease takes nothing away
It’s National Cookie Month!! Our favorite Recipes….
October means a lot of things to different people…. and I just found out, it is also National Cookie month. Who knew? I like them