Last year was the very first year we went strawberry picking. It was a no-brainer this year. We had to go strawberry picking at Messick’s Farm again this year. And then when we discovered that they were running a special of…
10 Differences Between the Proverbs 31 Woman and the Modern Housewife
As Christian wives, we so often become overwhelmed with the thought of becoming the wisdom of what was Solomon’s standard—the Proverbs woman. Many wives will say it’s impossible—it’s just a guideline. Other wives will say that it’s not impossible, and…
Our Icies Have Moved! + Why We Are No Longer Breeding Icies.
As you may remember from last weeks facebook and blog posts, out Icelandic chicken flock has found a brand new home. I wanted to take some time to sit down and tell you why we are no longer raising Icelandic Chickens,…
When My Heart Is Overwhelmed {and a free printable}
There are those moments in life when you’re just overwhelmed. We go through these moments — work is busy, home life is busy, motherhood and homemaking are busy, there are chores that need to be completed and projects that need…
Small Livestock Predators: To kill, or not to kill?
*photo below may be graphic for some* It is absolutely inevitable. At some point on your homesteading journey, you are most likely going to encounter a predator. But we’re often tasked with that age old question — do you kill…
{Product Review} Brinsea Ecoglow 50
Nothing ever goes as planned, that is inevitable. We have established that multiple times on this blog. I think you’ve gotten the point, but I just thought I would reiterate, once again. We had planned to have several large batches…
{Personal Journey} Never Trust Your Tongue When Your Heart Is Bitter
I had an entire blog written out in my head yesterday morning. My mind and my heart had been overwhelmed for far too long when it came to certain people and situations. My husband asked me a question about a…
The Art of Good Husbandry
When we started our homesteading adventure, I knew that “just having a few farm animals” wasn’t going to necessarily be an easy task. But I also didn’t realize how much observation and cleanliness was involved. If you know me, then…
Hatching Chicken Eggs 101
I have some friends that are absolutely terrified of hatching chicken eggs. And rightfully so. They probably didn’t have this incubating chicken eggs 101 blog post when they got started, duh! I hear the horror stories all the time on…
{Personal Journey} Witnessing Begins with Relationship
My entire life I grew up being told that I had to follow specific rules and regulations in Christianity. But even as a child, I was never told “why” I had to follow them. I just did. As I grew…