by Valerie Morris | Oct 5, 2018 | Homesteading, Top Picks
It’s almost that time of year again. The temperatures will start to drop, and heaps of snow and brutal winds will come with the cooler temps. If you’re new to the cold, or even a new home owner, you may not quite know what to expect. Preparing your home ahead of time...
by Valerie Morris | Oct 1, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Top Picks
Books To Give You Winter Gardening Tips & Advice Most of us associate the warmer months of the year with an abundance of fresh produce. Cucumbers, beets, strawberries, peaches, you name it — warm seasons tend to usher in the opportunity to grow your garden...
by Valerie Morris | Sep 12, 2018 | Chickens, Homesteading
If you’re new to keeping chickens winter can be a confusing time. You may be asking yourself, “how will they stay warm?” and “will they keep laying eggs even with less sunlight?” or even, “how can I keep my chickens entertained?” These are all valid questions. Winter...
by Valerie Morris | Sep 1, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping, Uncategorized
Every fall, homeowners begin to prep their homes for winter, but have you ever thought to prep your garden for the colder climate? If you’re a seasoned gardener, then the answer is probably yes. However, “winterizing” your garden can be a foreign concept to newcomers....
by Valerie Morris | Aug 30, 2018 | Landscaping
It’s never too early to start planning for your summer landscaping projects, and what’s a better idea than brighten up your yard this year with some new lighting! Yard lights are so much more than just sticking up a tiki torch here and there. They can be practical,...
by Valerie Morris | Aug 23, 2018 | Gardening, Homesteading, Landscaping, Simple Living
We’re living in a time where everything is “smart.” From refrigerators, to cars, and even furniture, almost everything we come in contact with lives on the internet of things whether we like it or not. However, one of the more surprising smart devices on the market...
by Adrienne Boese | Aug 22, 2018 | Homesteading
Once you have harvested your food, you may have too much to use before the food spoils. Canning is a great way to enjoy the bounty of your farm or garden year-round. Canning is a safe method of preserving your food if done properly. It involves placing foods in...
by Valerie Morris | Aug 20, 2018 | Cooking & Recipes, Homesteading
If you have just recently gotten into vegetable gardening, then chances are you have probably run across one of the biggest problems of that hobby—an overabundance of certain vegetables. One of the biggest culprits is zucchini and summer squash, two veggies that are...
by wifey | Aug 18, 2018 | Simple Living
8 Simple Party Planning Tips Anyone else love to throw a good party out there? Over the years, we started throwing a couple parties a year and have learned we love doing it. Why? We love throwing a party because we love having worlds collide and that’s what happens...
by wifey | Aug 15, 2018 | Minimalism, Simple Living
[Things To Declutter & Take Control of Your Home!] 30 Things To Declutter in September: A list to inspire you to lighten your load and declutter your home. Have a great month! Clothes with holes Old phone cases Frayed power cords beyond repair Expired...
