“You spent HOW MUCH at the feed store?!!! The electric bill is due and we’re behind on other bills!” Ever have this conversation with your partner? That is if you choose to call it a “conversation”….it’s more of a confrontation. So, let’s discuss “How to Convince Your Spouse to Homestead”! I have a lot to…
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6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish
I love the Amish. Why do I love the Amish? Because everything about them screams of sustainability and self-preservation! There is much to learn from these amazing folks, so here’s “6 Sustainable Living Tips from the Amish”! Holmes County I discovered the Amish about 25 years ago, when we were trying to get out of…
How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week
There are few things that define the sustainable better than a stocked pantry! Here’s “How to Stock Your Pantry for $5 a Week”! It’s just a fact, stocking and maintaining a working pantry is one of the best investments you can make. While some will stock their pantry through home canning/preservation, others will stock through purchases…
3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Chickens Healthy
Chickens are an investment that take time, money and energy! The last thing I want is to lose a chicken to illness, and the best way to avoid that is to build their immunity. I’ve got 3 Easy Ways to Keep Your Chickens to share with you! You Can’t Control Everything There are so many…
How to Raise Baby Chicks for Beginners
Have you ever wanted to raise your own chickens but felt a bit inadequate? Fear no longer, I have “How to Raise Baby Chicks for Beginners” to guide you through all the steps to insure your success! It happens to me every year. I stroll into Rural King or Tractor Supply, and it’s “Chick Days”! …