I'd like to think that when Kevin was looking for a girl to settle down with, he secretly wished for one that was SUPER into goats and all. I mean, sure, he was totally impressed by my late adulthood braces and my racquetball playing skills (even though I brought a tennis racket), but I just know he was hoping that one day his lover would want … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #150
Welcome to the Homestead Barn Hop! Every week I will give you the opportunity to share your blog posts! Did you share any homesteading related posts on your blog this week? If so, we’d love to have you link up below! Even if you don’t have a blog, we always welcome your comments! Have fun, get to know some new homesteading friends, and be … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Keep Backyard Chickens
Who would've thought that chickens would become the most popular pet in 2014? Okay, so maybe chickens aren't exactly the MOST popular pet...yet, but trust me, they will be soon. Give it five years and everybody will be walking their chickens on a leash in the mornings instead of walking their dogs. Sorry, dogs. Learn how to lay eggs and maybe … [Read more...]
March Giveaway!
Hey guys! Wanna win an Amazon Gift Card? For the month of march, I'm giving away an Amazon Gift Card! Pretty cool, eh? I've teamed up with 10 other amazeballs bloggers to present a giveaway that's sure to make anyone happy! Here's the line up of amazing bloggers in this giveaway! COCO's WELL Loula Natural Our Small Hours Food … [Read more...]
Learning Disorder or Genius? Why Parents & Teachers Are Getting It Wrong.
Meet Devin. He loves rockets, Legos and playing Minecraft. He loves to read, but only rocket books in the nonfiction section. His parents think he is probably only looking at the pictures instead of reading the actual words. He tests average in school and struggles with math. Homework is a nightly chore and often there are tears when it comes time … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Goat
Buy ALL the goats! If you love goats, want to buy all the goats, and your husband has to block you from Craigslist because all you do all day is search for more adorable goats... This post is JUST for you! Why you need a goat (or 20): I think the first question you should ask yourself is "Why not buy goats?" I mean, seriously, is there … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Soaking & Sprouting Whole Grains, Beans, Nuts, & Seeds
Today we are talking about preparing whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. Most people don't realize that it's important to break down whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds by soaking or sprouting first. That's before consuming them, folks. Traditional societies have been doing this for thousands of years because cooking simply isn't enough to … [Read more...]
Goat Pregnancy & Kidding Checklist
Yes, even pregnant goats need checklists. I never thought I'd ever in my life need a checklist for a goat who is about to deliver kids, but well, I guess that's why life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Once I convinced my husband to start an urban farm and start raising animals for milk, meat, & eggs, … [Read more...]
Recipe: Homemade Breadcrumbs {FREEZEABLE}
You may think that making bread crumbs is a piece of cake ... but actually, it's really difficult, has a lot of steps, and well, I'm not trying to scare you or anything, but basically everybody should have a tutorial when making them. Okay, I'm just kidding. You could totally make this without a tutorial. But, I just want to make sure … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Soaking, Sprouting, & Sour Leavening Grains – Part 4
Today we are learning all about sour leavening grains & flours! If you're new to this series, I am talking all about how to prepare your grains properly. Most people don't realize that it's important to break down the grains by soaking, sprouting, or sour leavening first before consuming. Traditional societies have been doing this for … [Read more...]
Is Cow’s Milk Good for Humans?
Is Cow's Milk Good for Humans? I say yes. Let me preface this by saying that I'm totally cool with you if you choose not to drink milk. I'm not going to come to your house and salmon-slap you for the absence of milk in your fridge. Your body, your choice. But this is my blog, so today I'm going to share my opinion on the matter of milk … [Read more...]
Homemade Udder & Teat Wipes
Today I've got a very simple recipe to make your very own Homemade Udder & Teat Wipes! One of the biggest hurdles with homesteading or farming is to find natural alternatives when caring for your animals. When I first started to own animals, I couldn't find recipes anywhere for homemade udder wipes, and so I resorted to using standard, harsh, … [Read more...]
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