First off let me just tell you how much I enjoy raising rabbits. It is a fun project for not only me but the kids as well! If your just getting started with homesteading, rabbits can be a great place to start. Rabbits can be raised for many reasons! (But if you have little onesRead moreRead more
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Everything you need to know about Raising Rabbits
What’s the scoop on Microgreens?
I feel like I am just dying to have spring get here! I just want to start our garden and to order a ton of baby chicks (I am not allowed at Tractor Supply from now until May for this reason 🙂 ). It hit me a few weeks ago that I could start someRead moreRead more
Pumpkin Pie
This fall I decided I was going to make my first pumpkin pie. I actually never made any kind of pie before because I thought it would be so time consuming, and lots of ways I could mess them up. I wanted to cook down a pumpkin and use fresh puree instead of theRead moreRead more
Salmon Made Two Ways
Recently our neighbor went on a fishing trip. He caught so many salmon, he was nice enough to share some with us. I think salmon is something you really love or you hate it. It can have a stronger taste than other types of fish. I personally really love salmon, it took a few timesRead moreRead more
Crockpot Raspberry Peach Chipotle Glazed Pork
This recipe was so good and easy to make! This time of the year I am just all about using the crockpot whenever I can. Recently I found this amazing company called Fredericksburg Farms. They are based in Texas, and what I love about them is everything is made and produced on the farm! IRead moreRead more
Apple Crisp
It is officially apple season! It wouldn’t be fall without breaking out a few apple recipes. So far I have made 3 different apple recipes and I’m ready to share them with you! This first one is apple crisp! This is the first time that I tried to make apple crisp on myRead moreRead more
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
I am always on the lookout for new recipes. Unfortunately, sometimes the children aren’t to thrilled with me when I try something “new”. I noticed on Pinterest recently there has been TONS of homemade hamburger helper recipes. I will admit I do love hamburger helper on occasion, but I was interested to see how theRead moreRead more
Applesauce
Fall is officially here! Here in Pennsylvania we went from 80 degree weather down to 40s at night in a week! But with the arrival of fall, we can now break out the seasonal recipes! Every year that I can remember my mom, sister and I would make applesauce. Well if I’m completely honestRead moreRead more
Benefits of Raising Ducks
Let me start out by saying ducks are my favorite! I just love watching them waddle around and play in water. Each duck has its own personality, playness and they can be quite lovable. When I see baby ducks at our local feed store I just can’t help myself, the little fluffy ducklings are justRead moreRead more
How to raise Quail
One of the easiest animals to raise on your homestead are quail. They take up the least amount of room and are becoming very popular. Despite their small size you can still turn a profit raising them. Quail can be raised for meat and eggs just like many other types of poultry. Quail eggs areRead moreRead more
Tips for bringing home your new puppy
The kids are over the moon we just got a new puppy! As you will come to find out on my blog I am a huge animal lover, but dogs are my absolute favorite. I completely agree with the saying “Dogs are man’s best friend” (in this case woman’s ). Dogs are so loving, loyalRead moreRead more
Perfect Recipe for Fall!
Finally!!! My favorite time of the year is here!! What’s not to love about fall? The leaves are turning colors, the mornings are cooling down. But my favorite part is all the yummy recipes we have been putting off all summer. Who really wants to eat soup when its 90 degrees out? Certainly not me!Read moreRead more