Looking for some easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy dehydrator recipes? Well, look no further. Today I'm sharing with all of you my favorite, fool-proof recipes for the dehydrator. Using one is easier than you think, and it should be a staple in anybody's home. Sure, you can use an oven to make these foods. But there are some real benefits to using a … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for Dogs
There are two types of people in this world. Those who love dogs and those who have no heart. I'm definitely a dog lover so obviously I am normal like all of you ;) Today I'm talking about essential oils for dogs. Not only are essential oils a cheaper solution for Fido, they're also safer and more effective. Yes, yes, and yes. Let's say … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #167
This week on the farm... We are on vacation! Yep, we're just hangin' ten at the beach with the goats and all. Okay, I lied. We didn't bring the goats. When we go on vacation, we trade off the milking responsibilities with another goat milking family. It works great! Welcome to the Homestead Barn Hop! Every week I will give you the … [Read more...]
Listen to my interview on the Know Your Food Podcast!
Recently, I was interviewed by Wardee of GNOWFGLINS on her podcast, "Know Your Food"! We had a blast talking it up about life on the farm here and how I was able to teach my kids how to run almost all of the animal chores! You'll want to listen to this one! I love a good food podcast. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW with … [Read more...]
Vote for my Mason Jar Project!
I've done it. I've reached the big time, you guys. Mr. Bob Vila himself chose my mason jar solar lamps as one of his top favorite mason jar creations! WHAT! I have SO many memories of Saturday mornings watching Bob Vila on This Old House with my Dad. And now he actually chose my mason jar as his fav? WHAT! Can you tell I'm excited?! So, why am … [Read more...]
TOP 10 Ways to Give Your Kids a Retro Summer
Summer should be remembered with nostalgia, wouldn't you agree? I don't know about you, but I remember my summers filled with late nights of rollerblading with the neighbor kids, eating fruit by the foot, & playing Uno. There's something about summer that makes it so nostalgic. Suddenly it hit me. Why not create a retro … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #166
This week on the farm... I took a much needed vacation this weekend! A great 4th of July weekend was had by all! We swam, ate plenty of food, and reconnected with family & friends. And now....back to work making mozzarella cheese (recipe coming soon), figuring out which buck to breed our little Nigerian goat to, and how to prepare our … [Read more...]
Keeping Pets Calm over 4th of July
Every year while humans are celebrating with fireworks, thousands of pets become stressed from noise and some even run away or are harmed. This has happened to us. About two years ago, during the 4th of July, our dog was so scared that she forced her 20 lb. body and medium size frame through a 4-inch space between a fence. She ran two blocks … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #165
This week on the farm... It was birthday week for my goat-lovin' husband. I say that sarcastically because it took A LOT of convincing to get him to be on board with this whole farm thing. He says he doesn't love them, but when he comes home from work, the goats are the first thing he says hello to, so I'm pretty sure he's hooked! (Shhh, don't … [Read more...]
How to Create a Self-Sustainable Community Farm
Have you ever wanted to share a sustainable farm with FIVE other families? C'mon, admit it. You totally have. Tiffany Murphy from The Healthy Honeys is doing just that. By sharing the load of farming work with five families, they've been able to create an (almost) completely self-sustainable farm. From growing their own fodder, to making a … [Read more...]
Goat Breeding 101
Goat breeding. I'm sure you're wondering why anybody would need to know how to breed a goat. Well, if you're anything like me, and you've successfully convinced your husband to start a small farm, and that farm includes goats, which means you'll have to breed goats so you can start milking those goats, and you officially become the weird … [Read more...]
Homemade Remineralizing & Whitening Toothpaste Recipe
Homemade Toothpaste Recipe - Remineralizing, Whitening, and Cavity-preventing Before we get to the recipe, let's go over each of the ingredients and why they're so important: Filtered water Bentonite clay - Bentonite clay has the ability to absorb impurities. Calcium/Magnesium Powder - Calcium and magnesium help provide a … [Read more...]
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