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
Year: 2016
Ring of Fire Hot Pepper Collection
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
A Week of Homestead Photos May 15th – 21st
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
Minecraft Birthday Party (on a budget)
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
Heart Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
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
A Week of Homestead Photos May 8th – 14th
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
Homdox Silicone Baking Mat Review
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
A Week of Homestead Photos May 1st – 7th
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
DIY Upcycled Bird Feeder
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
When Ducks Attack (And it’s your fault)
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
A Week of Homestead Photos April 24th – 30th
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
Vent Prolapse (What to do when your chicken’s butt falls out)
It was a Monday like any other around here, crazy and hectic. When the littlest country kid came inside to tell me that one of
A Week of Homestead Photos April 17th – 23rd
After being in the ER last weekend, I had to take it slower this week. I had very little energy physically, even though my mind
Chicken Swing Giveaway
When I asked you all over on Facebook what kinds of items you wanted to see in the Spring Fling Giveaways, you asked for it,
Pantry Paratus Giveaway
Today’s Spring Fling Giveaway comes from a family run company called Pantry Paratus. Pantry what? Paratus is the Latin word for “prepared” and Pantry Paratus’s