Why do we shop on Black Friday? It’s simple really––the deals! Just like everyone else, homesteaders enjoy getting deals when they shop on Black Friday and Thanksgiving day. And while…
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Dear Diary | Unexpected life lessons
We’ve been cleaning out the final part of our basement that still needs to be finished. I fully expected to reminisce while going through box upon box of junk that…
The Modern Day Farm”her”
Over the past 10 years, and more so in recent years, the face of farming has changed drastically. While it has changed in ways of gmo vs. non-gmo, it has…
Are You Prepared For Disaster on Your Homestead?
photo credit: Dawn Bradshaw Whether it’s rains and flooding, a hurricane or tornado, a snow storm, fire, or some other natural disaster — the biggest question is, are you prepared…
{Semi Wordless Wednesday} | Never Speak Badly
We’ve all had it happen at some point or another. Someone says something about us that isn’t true, or exaggerates something that you’ve said. There are people who assume what…
Sourdough Chocolate Cake
Sweet Jesus. Right in the middle of my weightloss journey, this recipe found me. I mean, all out-up in my face-train wreck at 100 mph-found me. It’s good, it’s real…





