May 2016 - The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama

A Week of Homestead Photos May 22nd – 28th

We had a battle for our porch this week as some raccoons decided we were their new hang out spot. While slightly cute, they got

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner, and that means more time outside enjoying nature, gardening, and BBQs with friends. That also

I really enjoy gardening, the smell of the dirt, the feel of it on your hands, ahhh, the joy of spring time. Recently Clovers Garden

This week the flock has been working out the kinks of not having a dominant leader to guide them. The littles have become braver and

Recently the oldest country kid turned 10 years old. When I asked him what theme he wanted for his birthday, he had said Minecraft before

I love to bake, but with hubby’s recent medical issues and diet changes, making treats has fallen by the wayside. It is both sad for

What a week of highs and lows! Our oldest country kid entered double digits this birthday. Where has the time gone!?!?! He is growing into

You guys know, I LOVE to bake. But what I don’t love is cleaning up after I bake. So, when Homdox contacted me and asked

Another week has come and gone and it has been an interesting one to say the least. We had a busy weekend of family fun

I love all the birds we have visiting our property. What I don’t like is when they decide to eat all the chickens’ food! Sure

Ducks are not like other “pets.” They don’t jump up and lick your face like a dog that is happy to see you. They don’t

We did a lot of yard work this week, getting things picked up and improved for the coming warmer months. We filled in holes, added