The idea of making extra money is something we all think about- but what about using your homestead? If you are like me and have always dreamed of having your own farm- you’ll quickly realize the cost of taking care of animals really adds up. When we started with chickens and pigs I decided to …
That’s the question burning in my mind when we moved out to the country four years ago. The dust and debris fly everywhere with all the tractors and cars speeding down our road. Not to mention the manure and rotting onion smell we seem to have wafting through the windows. Living out on a farm, …
I’ve been living a frugal life for a while now. It all started because we really didn’t have a choice. I’ve always loved a good deal, even since I was a kid. But when you start a debt-free life, and have big goals, your frugal living drive becomes intense. The beauty is you don’t have …
Oh March 2020, even now into April 2020, means we all need to be resourceful. We love using what we already have. We always start a project keeping in mind how can we do this for the cheapest way possible. With my husband being home during this time, now 39 days, he has been staying …
I was cleaning out my kids clothing drawers. Getting rid of leggings that have holes and too small. Anyone else notice the Cat & Jack ones seem to always get holes in the knees. Anyways we saw a tutorial for a DIY No sew mask from a t-shirt. Living in New York state we are …
It’s such a whirlwind to even type this, but as we are only on day 2 of being home, I can feel myself getting a little cra- cra and only can imagine what next week will bring. If you want to have a little bit of peace of mind scroll through this list and grab …
Are you short on hand sanitizer? If your store is out of hand sanitizer and you have basic ingredients on hand you can make it yourself. We won’t get into any debate on this, but for those looking for a recipe here ya go. 2/3 cup 70% isopropyl alcohol or higher 1/3 cup aloe vera …
If you want to throw a Trolls birthday party here are some ideas for you. If you aren’t too concerned whether the items are from the first Trolls movie, head on out to your local Walmart, and Party city asap. All the Trolls items from the first movie are being clearaned out for the next …
It is hard to believe two years ago my husband built a barn and I redid our Kitchen. It felt a little crazy and overwhelming at the time. Today two years later, I’m so glad we did it. When it comes to tackling DIY projects in your home, it’s best to just go all in. …
If you came to my home right now, you would notice I like the farmhouse look. Things aren’t perfectly tidy, but I like to keep things light and flowy. A few more visits to my home and you would think I bought all new decor. Not quite. The thing that makes me different than most …