by Valerie Morris | Aug 5, 2018 | DIY, Homesteading, Top Picks
How To Make Jam Today most jams and jellies mass-produced by machines, placed into the same packaging, with same labels and thrown on a super store shelf. Long gone are the days of creating home-made jam with care and soul — or are they? Contrary to popular...
by Valerie Morris | Aug 4, 2018 | Cooking & Recipes, Gardening, Homesteading, Simple Living
Canning and preserving can at first seem like a long and intimidating process. It requires a lot of equipment, attention to detail and time — which are all three things that a lot of modern day folks can sometimes lack. However, with the ever growing knowledge...
by Valerie Morris | Jul 23, 2018 | Cooking & Recipes, Gardening, Homesteading, Top Picks
Treated like a vegetable, but classified as a fruit, it’s no wonder that the tomato is one of the most complex and versatile food in the world. It pops up in all types of cuisine: Mexican, Italian, greek, you name it. It’s rich fresh taste has become a staple in...
by Valerie Morris | Jul 23, 2018 | Gardening, Gift Guide
So, your friend bought a new home. Hooray! This is an exciting time for them. A thoughtful gift is an excellent way for you to share in their joy. If your loved one is a fan of gardening, choosing a present related to planting, cultivation, or – yes, even weeding –...
by Valerie Morris | Jul 23, 2018 | Homesteading, Top Picks
If you are the type of guy who does a lot of heavy lifting and manual labor, then chances are you know how important it is to have a good set of work boots for those long days and tough jobs. Work boots are not just something you want to have; they are an absolute...
by Adrienne Boese | Jul 23, 2018 | Goat Farming, Homesteading
Goats provide many positive aspects to the urban farming and homestead movement. Not only do they provide milk that can also be made into cheese or fiber that can be sold and manure that can be turned into compost, but they can also provide security and...
by Adrienne Boese | Jul 23, 2018 | Chickens, Homesteading
Chickens are wonderful to have. You get fresh eggs that are organic and non-GMO that are tasty and full of nutrition. Once you have a farm fresh egg, you will never want to go back to buying your eggs at the store! Plus, you get wonderful fertilizer for your garden...
by Adrienne Boese | Jul 23, 2018 | Chickens, Homesteading, Simple Living
Fresh eggs are wonderful but there are a few things you will need to do and buy before introducing you feathered friends to their new home. Bringing home chickens is a lot like bringing home a new pet. You’ll need to consider where they are going to eat,...
by wifey | Jul 22, 2018 | Minimalism, Simple Living
The Minimalist Mindset: Get Your Brain in the Game Minimalism is this lofty goal so many of us have, and often we think it involves just our STUFF. However, as I’ve learned, minimalism involves so much more. Here are a few ways to get into the minimalist...
by wifey | Jul 17, 2018 | Simple Living, Travel
Jesse did it again! He managed to find the most unique, and perfect, location to stay in another corner of the world. We know we’re not like most travelers, but we also know that most people are looking for rest and relaxation on a vacation. We also know that...
