I'm always trying to come up with better systems and ways to do things here on the homestead. Anything that can save a little time and make everyday tasks a little more streamlined is always at the top of my list! A while back I wrote a post on improvising your own goat milking equipment. Like I stated in that post, you don't have to shell out wads of cash to have safe, functional equipment for your home dairy. Since starting to ...Continue Reading
Archives for August 2011
Chocolate Coconut No-Bake Cookies (Dairy-Free)
Back before our real food conversion, I use to make a form of the classic no-bake cookie on a regular basis. You know, the kind you whip up in a saucepan and then plop on waxed paper to cool and harden? Well, last week I was in need of some quick cookies for a picnic, so I went to grab my trusty recipe. And I stopped dead in my tracks. TWO whole cups of sugar to make one small batch of cookies. Now, don't misunderstand, I am ...Continue Reading
Gardening with Shade Loving Plants
I am thrilled to welcome Holly from Your Gardening Friend as a special guest poster today! After reading my post over at Frugal Granola about utilizing the shady areas of your yard, Holly had some wonderful ideas and decided to turn them into a post! John and I have always lived in places with an abundance of shade. For the past 4 years, we’ve lived smack-dab in the middle of the woods… literally. During these 4 years, I’ve come to ...Continue Reading