This week, the spotlight falls on one of the newer members of our flock, Cinder. She is a Black Jersey Giant that we picked up
Year: 2016
Mixed Berry Steak Salad with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
I am a baker, so why am I making dinner?!?! Because I don’t want to be “just” the baker in the family. To be honest
Meet Baby Girl
It’s time to get to know another of the characters that call this place home, Baby Girl. She is another one of our “home grown”
7 Tips for a Tidy Nest Box
When it comes to backyard chickens and collecting eggs, no one wants to get an egg with dirt or worse, poo, on it. But how
Meet Buffy
This week’s Critter Spotlight falls on a hen with an amazing story, Buffy. If you hang out with us on Facebook, you have seen Buffy
Time for Fall Vegetable Gardening!
I know, I know…. But it is still summer! But now is the time to get your fall vegetable garden growing before Mother Nature sends
A Week of Homestead Photos August 28th – September 3rd
This week has been super busy with me trying to get all my ducks in a row before my surgery, which happened on Thursday, thus
We interrupt this broadcast….
So, today is the day. I am having a hysterectomy. I tried to prepare this blog, my facebook page and everything behind the scenes, aka
A Week of Homestead Photos August 21st – 27th
Hubby was on vacation this week. Since money is tight and we have critters to take care of, we didn’t go any where as usual.
Pokemon Go Tips for Homestead Kids (or folks who just like to play)
Unless you live under a rock, you have at least heard of the phone app game gripping the nation called Pokemon Go. Heck, I live
Meet Blaze
This week’s spotlight is on a critter that was made right here, Blaze the bunny. What do I mean he was made right here? Well
A Week of Homestead Photos August 14th – 20th
Time to take a deep breath and relax! The 4-H projects made it to the fair, my health is rebounding, the temperature is dropping, and
Tasty Worms Review and Giveaway
From time to time I am asked by various businesses to review their products. I don’t always say yes, but when I was contacted by