I enjoy a good bowl of yogurt. But those little cups you buy at the store, for $1 each? That’s way too much of a markup for me. So we usually buy the bigger tubs. But unless you’re buying organic yogurt, those tubs can be filled with artificial flavors, colors, and other undesirable stuff. And …
It’s January. Which, for most people, means planning out your goals for the year. If you’re starting your homestead, you may be overwhelmed with how to set achievable first year homestead goals. But you shouldn’t be! You just need to break it down into bite-sized chunks. And don’t overextend yourself! We are actually in the …
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For this week’s Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I learned how to crochet. I have fond memories of my mother-in-law crocheting for hours, making all kinds of blankets and afghans for all of the kids and grandkids. But for some reason, I just never learned it for myself. Until now! Crochet is a great …
Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. Have you been dreaming of planting your vegetable garden, but overwhelmed with what garden seeds you should get? I don’t know about you, but with the rows and rows of seeds in the store, I could honestly spend HOURS searching for just the right ones. …
For my first Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I’ve learned how to make ghee. To be honest, until a couple of years ago, I hadn’t even heard of the stuff. But it seems to be popping up more and more, so it has piqued my interest. So, instead of leaving you in suspense, let’s …
Eggs are a delicious source of protein that are easy for nearly anyone to raise. In fact, I believe every small homestead needs chickens. But raising chickens usually poses one big question: How long do eggs last? That, my friend, depends on a lot of factors. Let’s talk about those today! Chicken eggs are delicious, …
Keeping chickens in the winter definitely has its challenges. One of the biggest challenges always seems to be how to keep chicken water from freezing. Sure, you can haul hot water out to them, but if you’ve ever done that in the snow and sleet, you know how hard that is. There’s GOT TO be …
Winter is here. While I thoroughly enjoy the holiday season, I have to admit that winter is just not my favorite! I love to be outside, but winter is so cold that it keeps me inside most of the time. Luckily, there’s lots of things you can do in the winter to keep yourself occupied. …
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It’s that time of year again. Winter. The time of year that everyone starts questioning: Should I start heating the chicken coop? Well, this is one thing about raising chickens that I am emphatic about – the answer is NO. I know a lot of chicken owners are constantly worried about their chickens. But here’s …
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If you raise chickens for eggs, it’s likely you have a ton of eggshells. Unless of course you just throw them away. But believe it or not, there are many uses for eggshells. You might want to stop throwing them away and using them to their fullest! I do want to point out that you …
