The kitchen is the heartbeat of your home. So don’t settle for anything other than making it your dream space! These 5 big picture DIY ideas will bring your dream kitchen remodel on a budget within reach. Our Kitchen Remodel on a Budget Story We spend A LOT of time in the kitchen. Hence, From…
We have written before about the power of organ meats and the huge impact that including them daily in our diet has had on our lives. You can read more in our post, How Liver Changed My Life. But what about chicken heart and liver? In this post, we break down how you can include…
Already have an existing barn or pole barn on your property? Then you may just have the perfect spot to build your chicken coop! So don’t overthink it. We’ll break down what you need to know about building a chicken coop inside a barn along with the advantages and disadvantages. Why We Built A Chicken…
As homesteaders and entrepreneurs, we are often asked, “What do you do for health insurance?” Our honest answer is that we don’t. Instead, we’ve been members of Samaritan Ministries, a health care sharing ministry for over 7 years. Prior to beginning this journey of homesteading and working for ourselves, Jim had a job at a…
We hear from so many that they dream of owning some land to grow and raise food. But, do you want to be a farm, a homestead, or a farmstead? It’s an important question! We’ll discuss the difference between the three along with some practical considerations when choosing. The question of farm vs. homestead vs….
The perfect combination of sweet and crunchy, this simple gluten and nut free granola recipe is a family favorite in our house. While making your own granola, may sound difficult, I promise this recipe comes together in minutes and requires just a few basic ingredients! This homemade nut-free granola recipe is one of our favorite…
Yes, we live on a small farm now. But our roots are actually in urban homesteading! Homesteading is not defined by your land or location! Urban, suburban, or rural – you can live a homesteading lifestyle wherever you’re at. Here are our 25 ways to begin a homestead lifestyle today! Our Urban Homesteading Roots For…
When your garden is overflowing with more kale than you could ever possibly know what to do with, what do you do? Our favorite thing is to turn all of those leafy greens into kale powder. We’ll walk you through step by step how to make kale powder, preserving all the nutrient dense goodness those…
We learned a lot during our first 6 months owning our LGD dog – mostly the hard way! Hear the lessons we learned and what we wish we had started on sooner when we brought home our livestock guardian dog. Why have an LGD Dog at all? Livestock guardian dogs can play a vital role…
Fresh ground flours not only taste better, but they pack in so much more nutrition than the store-bought alternative. We have been milling grains by hand for several years and will walk you through how to make flour from wheat and other grains in your own kitchen. It’s so simple so let’s get started! Our…