Homesteading is all about being resourceful! Minimize waste. Use everything. Find ways to repurpose things. Well, one of the best homesteading hacks out there is feeding chickens egg shells instead of tossing them out! We’ll talk all about do’s and don’ts of egg shells for chickens. If you’re new to backyard chickens, it can be…
Nothing is better than a cold glass of chocolate milk. This chocolate milk with cocoa powder recipe is the perfect treat made with simple ingredients. Read on to learn how to make your own chocolate milk in just a couple of minutes with real cocoa powder and no premade chocolate milk mixes. Even after getting…
Whenever our sourdough starter is bubbling on the kitchen counter, shouts of joy resound. We are big fans of all things made with sourdough in our house and this sourdough discard cornbread is no exception. The beauty of this recipe is that you can use either fresh or discarded starter. As a result, this sourdough…
The reality of backyard chicken keeping is that predators come with the territory. It’s not a matter of IF, but WHEN. So, there are some must-do steps to make a predator proof chicken coop that every chicken keeper NEEDS to know and implement. We had never lost a chicken, then… We’re grateful in our 9+…
What do you do when it’s late summer and you have way more hot peppers than you know what to do with? This is where we found ourselves this past summer. The perfect remedy? Dry out those peppers and turn them into red pepper flakes. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of how to…
When we wanted to expand our backyard chicken flock beyond our small stationary coop without spending a fortune, it was time to get creative. So, we picked up a used, wooden kids playset for free and transformed it into a mobile A-frame chicken tractor. This post talks about the benefits of mobile chicken coops and…
A rolling library ladder adds fun and function to any space! After installing ours, we’ll share which library ladder hardware set we chose, how we installed it, and what you should consider when installing your own DIY library ladder. As a sneak peak: 1. It was LOW COST.2. Installation was EASY.3. We LOVE the results!…
Whenever I begin getting groans over too many days of scrambled eggs in a row, I know it’s time for something different for breakfast. These simple and delicious buckwheat muffins are a family favorite for just this occasion. They are gluten and grain free, filled with protein and healthy fats, and naturally sweetened. Let’s dive…
Perhaps you recall reading about Almanzo Wilder scrubbing their wood floors with lye. Perhaps you’ve seen the white wood “Nordic look” floors featured in a magazine. Or, perhaps you’re looking for the most natural and safest wood floor finish option for you family. Whatever your reason, we’ll talk all about how to apply a wood…
We are always looking for ways to reduce waste and save money on our homestead. Using eggshells for both of these purposes may be one of the best-kept secrets out there. Let’s dive into how to make eggshell powder and how to use it! Eggshells are a great source of calcium and the uses of…