As much as I don’t want to get ready for winter, I don’t want to try to clean out my chicken coop when temps are below freezing, and my hands are killing me from the cold. Winterizing your chicken coop in the fall is the best time. It doesn’t take much time, and you and …
Tired of the holiday season turning into a never-ending shopping spree and a planet-hurting extravaganza? Well, as fellow homesteaders, we’ve got your back! Prepare for a sustainable holiday season that will make Mother Nature proud. This post discusses some excellent tips and tricks to bring eco-friendly and frugal cheer to your homestead. Let’s do this! …
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration. As much as we would all love to splurge during this time of year, most people are on a budget. Thankfully, plenty of ways exist to have a great Christmas without breaking the bank. In this blog post, I’ve gathered 50 frugal Christmas ideas for families …
One of the benefits of living out in the country is being able to use what you have. Even though I’m over the long winters, I appreciate the changing seasons and the different things each brings. Well, really, what does winter bring? It brings much more work and stress to a homesteader’s life- that’s what …
Fall is a beautiful season, but it’s also when our flocks go through one of the most challenging phases in their feathered life: molting. If you’re raising backyard chickens, you might have noticed that your hens have pin feathers and are hiding in the coop more than usual. Molting is a natural process that all …
Football season comes to mind when I’m thinking about good, cheap party food on a budget. It doesn’t matter what the reason for hosting a good party is; we all need some ideas at times for fun food that won’t cost a fortune. This list is also fun to pull from when you want to …
Who says healthy snacking has to be expensive? Oh yeah, our kids! My kids would snack all day long and be content. Some days I wonder if I need to make dinner at all?! So instead of reaching for the convenient and usually overpriced snack packs from the store, I’m sharing some of my favorite …
Do you love spooky Halloween decorations but don’t have the time or energy to go and trawl through neon-lit store aisles for ideas? Is it getting close to October 31st, and your home is still looking as usual (with not so much as a pumpkin in sight)? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered! I’m …
Bringing home a mini piglet is an exciting adventure, but ensuring their well-being and happiness is crucial. Like any pet, mini pigs can experience anxiety and stress, so it’s important to know how to calm a mini pig. I’ve loved pigs since I was a kid in 4-H. But I always wanted one to live …
Are you wondering how to keep your chickens entertained? Do they really need to be stimulated? Maybe it’s winter and you’re wondering if your chickens are bored. Remember that time when the Wi-Fi went out, and you found yourself staring at the ceiling, contemplating your life choices? Yeah, chickens get bored, too, believe it or …