We did it, we made it to Christmas….. barely! The country kids were cranky this week being off school. They just kept picking on each other and bickering to the point I started removing gifts from under the tree. Amazing how cooperative they became in…
Summer is the season for outdoor living, but when mosquitoes ruin your relaxing backyard, what are you to do?!? Relax and turn to Nature! Take back your yard and your summer with these Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes! The power of plants is truly…
When it comes to Maple sugaring, aka making REAL Maple Syrup, most folks think of Vermont. And while Vermont is responsible for over 40% of syrup production in the United States, many other Northern states get in on Maple sugaring. From backyard hobbyist to large…
We have faced many nature related issues here on our little property, but this year we experienced another first…. flooding. As the rains began that fateful Tuesday, I was attempting to build a fire in our sap evaporator so I could boil sap into Maple…
When I say the word homestead, what pops into your mind? Is it a vision of vast land, large gardens, and critters everywhere? For some, that is what homesteading is, but I want to let you in on a little secret…. Now this is just…
Homesteading is all about doing more for yourself and your family, and there are certain skills every homesteader should know. These basic but important skills will help you save money and give you peace of mind to tackle even more ideas and projects in the…
Winter survival kits are not just for motorists who drive back roads. Unexpected weather conditions can find even city drivers in a predicament. No matter where you drive, you are your own first line of defense against Old Man Winter, because you never know when…
