One of my favorite things to indulge in is bread. Though I can’t indulge often—because large amounts of gluten simply don’t agree with me—I have found that sourdough, like this…
Canning Peaches With Raw Honey
Canning is hard work, people—let me tell you. I do a little canning each year, but nothing like what my great Aunt used to do. When I think of…
Facing the Reality of Homestead Confiscation
Every morning I have the same routine. I wake up, pack my husband’s lunch, sometimes I’ll put on some coffee. I wash the dishes from the night before or from…
Why is My Chicken Losing Feathers and How to Fix It
It’s something that a lot of new and experienced chicken keepers experience every now and then—chickens with bare backs, or even feather picking. Why are they missing feathers on…
Quail on our Homestead | Not a complete fail, or success
My sister keeps reminding me that I haven’t really said much about our quail since we’ve added them to the homestead. And if we’re being honest, it’s because I still…
What I’ve Learned From Marrying Young
This past weekend I photographed a wedding for a fella we used to attend church with. It was absolutely gorgeous, and I think I had just as much fun watching…






