Christmas doesn’t need to be chaotic, busy, and over your budget. Embrace the idea of a Simple Christmas. I used to think that Christmas was all about presents and the hustle of the season. We jumped from party to party, event to event, and by the end of the month, I felt burned out. After…
When deciding which apple trees you want to grow in your backyard orchard, make sure you include some early apple varieties. No one wants to wait until fall to enjoy homegrown, fresh apples. Our family loves apples, and we’re slowly planning and growing our homestead orchard. I definitely want to grow some early apple varieties….
If you want to add ducks to your backyard homestead, make sure you pick the best ducks for eggs. You want plenty of yummy duck eggs! Ducks, like chickens, don’t lay the same amount of eggs. If your goal is to raise ducks for eggs, you’ll want to select the best ducks for eggs to…
Homesteading involves skill building. If you want to find inspiration, read one of these 5 best inspirational homesteading books.
Backyard ducks love to eat, and they love when you give them yummy duck treats like fresh fruits and veggies. My ducks might be my favorite animals on my homestead. Not only are ducks hardier than chickens, but they’re so fun to watch. I love tossing out treats for ducks to them and watching them…
If you love fresh corn in the summer, preserve it by learning how to can corn using the raw pack method. I love summertime when fresh corn is everywhere. Ohio is corn country, and I drive pass corn fields every single day. So, you bet that I love to can corn at home and enjoy…
Ducks are cold-hardy animals, making them an excellent choice if you have harsh winters. Don’t stress about caring for ducks in the winter! My husband brought ducks to our homestead, and they might be one of my favorite animals – ever. They have adorable personalities, and, for the most part, they’re low-maintenance. Raising ducks in…
Learning traditional skills helps us save money, live a more natural life, and connect with our past in meaningful ways. As I strive towards more homestead living, I find myself thinking about how fast life moves; we no longer live a simple life. Everything is technology-based, and while progress is amazing, losing traditional skills is…
If you want homegrown meat, raising Cornish Cross chickens is a great choice for homesteaders, even though with a small backyard. In 2020, when all the craziness happened, my husband and I decided to dive into the world of raising Cornish Cross chickens for meat, and we learned a lot. It helped to increase our…
Every year when you drown in green beans, you don’t have to freeze or can all of them! Here are 11 different ways to preserve green beans straight out of your garden. Green beans are one of the most prolific plants that I grow in my garden, and every year, I end up with gallon…
