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...]
Homestead Barn Hop #164
This week on the farm... I have been having a blast in my private essential oil facebook group! (click here to request to join) Okay, so that's not exactly about farming, but it's too dang hot to do anything outside anyway. I've been having fun snacking from my garden and making lunches from everything I've grown & or freshly squeezed from a … [Read more...]
Natural Solution for Scorpion Stings!
I know two correct things about scorpions. I hate them and they are evil. I've been stung and let me tell you, it hurts! One little pin prick can turn into an agonizing stinging and burning feeling that can last for days. Did you hear me? I said DAYS. When I was stung on my foot, I felt the stinging rise up my leg to my heart, and that burning … [Read more...]
Raising Backyard Chickens in the City
Not everybody can live on a farm, but some people are raising backyard chickens in the city anyway, dang it! We live on an acre of land, and within our city laws we are allowed to have a variety of farm animals. For others, they have to make do with lots of 1/8 acre or even smaller. The good news is that chickens don't need a lot of land to … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #163
This week on the farm... We're having a heat wave here in Arizona, and my goats don't like it! The milk yield is dropping and we're doing everything we can to keep them cool & comfortable. Sorry goats, Arizona is tough. Welcome to the Homestead Barn Hop! Every week I will give you the opportunity to share your blog posts! Did you share any … [Read more...]
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Starting a Vegetable Garden isn't as hard as you might think. I'm often shocked when people say they have a "brown thumb". Brown thumb? Nah, you just need to learn the RIGHT way to garden! It's time to quit having low-gardening-self-esteem and get your garden on! There are a few things you need to know before starting a vegetable … [Read more...]
My Savor the Summer Pledge (plus a Giveaway!)
If you know anything about me, you know I am pretty much obsessed with ice cream. With so much fresh goat's milk lying around here, we have no choice. We HAVE to make ice cream. Ah, the sacrifices we must make here on the farm. Takin' one for the team, man. But what I love most about making homemade ice cream is how it makes us slow down and … [Read more...]
Homemade Bug Spray Recipe
This Homemade Bug Spray Recipe works, ya'll! During the summer months, bugs can come out in full force. Here in Arizona, we're lucky that although we have the heat, we don't have the humidity, which really helps reduce the bugs. We aren't exempt from mosquitos, and those blasted buggers can really ruin an evening outside! Regular buy sprays … [Read more...]
Homestead Barn Hop #162
This week on the farm... It's back to swim lesson & popsicles! Summer is in full force here, and as much as we love Arizona, it's the pits in the summer. We keep the animals cool with lots of shade and cold water. They do pretty well, although our goats do drop in milk. That sums up this week on the farm! Welcome to the Homestead Barn … [Read more...]
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