One of our goals here on our half-acre homestead is to grow more of our family’s food. Since we already own indoor aquariums, we decided to set up some simple home aquaponics systems geared toward beginners, and test them out. We chose the easiest, least-expensive, and smallest aquaponics setups for beginners to be able to …
If you’re reading this page, you’re probably here to find out if there’s anything you can do to relieve the overheating and sweaty grossness that wakes you up in the night when your hormones are wonky. Trust me, girl, I know where you’re coming from. I understand how miserable night sweats can be! I’m 56 …
Night sweats during periods, menopause, and one way to get some relief. Read More »
This is the second installment of a multi-part series on how we turned two shipping containers (conexes) into a four-stall barn, milking parlor, and feed storage room. Please note: I will not be giving any prices during this series. Prices are always changing. You may choose to do some of the jobs yourself that we …
Shipping Container Barn: Part 2 – Placing the Containers Read More »
This is the first installment of a multi-part series on how we turned two shipping containers (conexes) into a four-stall barn, milking parlor, and feed storage room. Please note: I will not be giving any prices during this series. Prices are always changing. You may choose to do some of the jobs yourself that we …
Shipping Container Barn: Part 1 – Planning the Location Read More »
Nothing ruins a perfectly good day in the barn like slipping and falling into the mud. Having the right waterproof chore boots will keep your feet dry and your footing secure. No outdoor professional – or dedicated enthusiast – is without a sturdy pair or two (or three). Even if you’re not a farmer like …
The 5 Best Waterproof Chore Boots Chosen By Professionals – 2021 Read More »
Recently, I wrote an article on the best pocket knives for sharpness, ease of use, comfort and durability. If you haven’t read that one, you can find it here: The Sharpest Pocket Knives For Everyday Use. In that article, you’ll see that I ranked the Kershaw Blur as one of my all-time favorites, but I …
Meat grinders are useful tools that help us in our quest to nurture our inner homesteader and our “wherever you are, you can do this!” attitude. Choosing the best meat grinder for your needs and budget can be a daunting task, but I can help! Homesteaders of all skill levels and in all stages …
Back To The Grind – Reviews of The Best Meat Grinders Read More »
Ever since we got a 3D Printer and I learned how to use it, there’s a new thing my parents always ask me whenever I’m back at the homestead: “Hey James, can you print this for me?” A friend in my reenactment group once mentioned to me, “Why are you trying to print things all …
Before we moved to Alaska and became dairy goat owners, I was a professional cake decorator. More specifically, I was a competition professional cake decorator. I competed in sugar art shows in Texas and Oklahoma, and my work was published in magazines. This cookie recipe is the only recipe I used when I competed in …
The Best Roll-Out Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Make Read More »
Royal icing is an amazing type of icing. Not only can you make decorations with it ahead of time to use on cakes and cookies at a later date, you can thin it down and use it as a decorative glaze. It seems like it would be hard to make, but it’s actually quite easy, …
