Recently, I read a blog post condemning families who allow their children to help process animals. Saying it was disgusting and vile (probably written by someone who doesn’t even eat…
{Semi-Wordless Wednesday} Live at Peace with Everyone
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” Romans 12:18 NIV
Garden Project 2015 | The Planning Process
I had these huge plans to do a nice little garden last year……but it never happened. You see, we live on the side of a steep hill, what I refer…
Preparing for Spring Gardening & Homesteading With Children Underfoot
While we are still in the depths of Winter here in Virginia, we homesteaders often start thinking about Spring, seeds, gardening and new life on our homesteads at the beginning…
{What Is Homesteading?} And Why We Call Ourselves Homesteaders
I don’t own a tractor (that’s my grandfather above). In fact, I don’t even own 100 acres of land with roaming cattle, horses or sheep. I don’t have a farm…
The Basics: Raising, Breeding and Processing Meat Rabbits
Let’s face it, during the beginning process of adding meat rabbits to our homestead, I wasn’t the happiest girl in the world. The thought of butchering little animals that I…