It happens to the best of us... We take our regular walk to the chicken coop, open the regular door, reach into the regular nesting box... And we get a very IRREGULAR-looking egg. So, what does it mean when a chicken lays a soft egg? And how can you prevent it? Today I'm going to share some of my natural remedies and hopefully ease … [Read more...]
15 Simply Gorgeous Trellis Ideas
Growing stuff. It's my fav. And there's nothing more fun than growing it up trellises. The best part about using a trellis (other than making your garden look spectacular) is that you'll free up a significant amount of space. Because I work so hard to produce fantastic soil here in Arizona, I want to save precious square footage … [Read more...]
Our 2017 Farm Dreams & Projects!
Take a minute and dream with me, will ya'? 'Cause this lady is ready to hit 2017 hard with some farm projects! I cannot be stopped, for I am on a mission. A mission of fences and gardens and trees and ponds. Yes, ponds. (psst, before you continue, don't forget to follow us on YouTube throughout this year's adventures!) From … [Read more...]
Raising Meat Chickens: How we grew a Year’s Supply
The dream is sustainability. And as an urban farmer, raising meat chickens is one of the most sustainable things you could do, but also one of the most intimidating. 7 years ago when we decided to grow our own food, that meant we'd dive into gardening, goat milking, egg gathering, and yes, even chicken butchering. Gulp. I'll admit, I was … [Read more...]
Taking Care of your Farm while on Vacation
Although we love farm life Sometime we just need to get away from it all and take a vacation. A real, non-goat milking, vacation. Last week we took a vacation to the Arizona mountains and it was so nice to know our animals were happy back at home. There are a few different ways people with farms can vacation. In our early farm years, … [Read more...]
Farm Life Videos: Butchering old hens, frost protection, & a goat milking contest
Tis the season for harvesting & butchering! In Arizona, the fall weather means plenty of farm chores like building a better compost system, harvesting the last of our watermelon & cantaloupe, and butchering old hens & meat ducks. It's a busy life, but we love it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! CLICK HERE to get follow us on … [Read more...]
DIY Compost Bin [from a water tank]
Homemade Compost is the king of plant foods Problem is, when you're a newbie gardener, you're not really sure about how to create a diy compost bin. Whether you're planting in the ground or in raised garden beds, compost is going to be your magic trick to creating a thriving garden. Even if you start with the BEST soil combination, it … [Read more...]
When to Harvest a Ripe Watermelon
There's really nothing better than perfectly ripe watermelon, is there? And being able to say, "I grew this all by myself!" is even more rewarding. For us gardener types, growing a watermelon from seed is the Mount Everest of goals. Each time I plant a new round of seeds in the garden, my heart is full of hope in what might develop. … [Read more...]
How to tell if a Chicken has stopped Laying Eggs
How do you know if you're chickens have stopped laying eggs? That was the same question we had this week as we noticed our egg production had slowed down over the past several weeks. With chickens in and out of the coop throughout the day, it was near impossible for us to tell which was layin' and which was free loadin'. So, we took to the … [Read more...]
Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce
Have I got an easy recipe for you! It's called easy homemade pizza sauce, and once you make it, you'll never go back to the storebought stuff. It might sound silly to make homemade pizza sauce when you can so easily pick it up at the store, but avoiding ingredients like this makes it all worth it. Ragu Pizza Quick Sauce: Tomato Puree (Water, … [Read more...]
Paying off the Mortgage Early: How we did it in 7 years!
Funny how life turns out, isn't it? One month you're young & single, and the next you're married to the most frugal man in the world who's usin' phrases like "paying off the mortgage early" & "debt-free". Whoa, whoa, whoa. We've got our whole lives ahead of us, let's just chill for a minute, okay? (Apparently "chill" … [Read more...]
Recipe | Tamale Pie {made with real ingredients}
I love tamales & I love pie. So today I combined them into a tamale pie and I'm telling you, this is going to be a staple in our house! One of my passions since switching to a real food diet has been recreating recipes with whole ingredients. Problem is, there are just some dishes I don't want to tackle. Take tamales, for … [Read more...]
Succulent Planter DIY (for under $10)
I don't know what it is about this succulent planter. Maybe "soulmate" is a strong word, but for me and my succulents, we have a special thing going. I'm seriously considering running away with my new succulent planter. Sorry, Kevin, succulents have my heart. If you haven't heard about succulents, they are a … [Read more...]
Homeschool Curriculum for Easy-Going Families
I'm not your typical homeschooling mom... You won't find me planning this week's lessons or devoting an entire room of my house to homeschooling. There's nothing wrong with that style, it's just not me. If homeschooling has taught me anything, it's that you can't force yourself into the "perfect homeschooling mom" peg. You have to examine … [Read more...]
A Natural Goat Dewormer {that works!}
If there's anything that will scare you away from owning goats... It's the thought of a worm infestation inside that adorable goat you've been cuddling. Just the thought of needing a goat dewormer icked me out. Trust me, I was there. But when you think about it, any animal that you bring into your home has the potential of contracting worms or … [Read more...]
RECIPE | Homemade Banana Pudding {from scratch}
The homemade banana pudding mystery is a real thing. When you try to make it, you'll hit a serious roadblock. If you're like me, you'll imagine the "from scratch" version goes something like this... Mash bananas Mix together some eggs n' milk n' cornstarch and have pudding. Yeah, not so much. Why … [Read more...]
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