Imagine a homestead that produces enough food to lower your grocery bill. A homestead that provides for all of the living things that inhabit it. Imagine lowering your living costs so significantly that it feels like you got a big fat raise at work. Imagine all of this but still being able to enjoy your [...]
What in the world are my bees up to this winter? I get to watch my bees work all spring, summer and fall long but in the winter I don't physically SEE them. So, what are they doing in there? I like to imagine them tucked into their cozy beds, wearing itty bitty nightcaps and [...]
Tis the season for seasonal depression to begin setting in. We are nearing the end of the longest month of winter. Temperatures have been cold, shelter in place is still the recommendation and morale is low. Here is a list of 10 ways I try to beat the winter blues without turning to Netflix to [...]
This room renovation was for the dogs...literally! We have a room in our basement that doesn't count as a bedroom since there is no egress window but it is a pretty good sized room. Our three big boys do need to be crated whenever we leave and I have extra EXTRA large crates for them [...]
The laundry room is a room that I spend a LOT of time in - I'm sure you can relate. With two humans, 4 dogs, 2 cats and currently 3 rabbits on our farm there is always a load that is waiting to be done. Our new home had a fantastic space for a laundry [...]
I got my bees on Saturday April 18. Almost exactly one week ago. Finally after YEARS of talking about it and a year of seriously studying and prepping for it - including earning my first level certification in the Midwest Master Beekeeper Program. Finally, I have bees! Like anything that involves being a beginner - [...]
