I realize this post will probably elicit a variety of reactions... Some of you will be thrilled that I'm writing on this topic, since you have old hens or roosters that need a new "job," Some of you will be amused to have a post on this topic showing up in your email inbox... And some of you will probably be horrified that I would ever consider eating one of our chickens. So allow me to explain ...Continue Reading
Archives for July 2014
How to Whitewash Your Barn and Chicken Coop
Wanna know how you can instantly feel like a homesteading rockstar? Learn how to whitewash something. I say this because: (a) It'll make all your friends give you a weird look (I always enjoy that) (b) It's delightfully old-fashioned (c) It actually does provide some benefits to your barn/coops (besides just making you feel cool) Whenever I think of whitewashing, my mind instantly goes to Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. But before we ...Continue Reading
Simple Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
You are in for a treat today! I am so pleased to be welcoming the amazing Linda from The Organic Kitchen today! Not only are her recipes out of this world, but her food photography is drool-worthy too. I can't wait to make this simple pasta with some of my home-dried tomatoes! Hello I am Linda Spiker from The Organic Kitchen. I am thrilled to be guest posting for Jill here at The Prairie Homestead! I love a simple meal, especially ...Continue Reading
11 Creative Ways to Use Old Egg Cartons
My name is Jill and I am an egg carton hoarder. It's not entirely my fault though... Well, sort of... People know we have chickens, so people give us egg cartons. Lot of 'em. Which is awesome, because we do need egg cartons. But we probably don't need hundreds... *a-hem* I guess I just have a hard time saying "no" to a good carton. Therefore, I have a giant, precarious stack of them in my basement that falls over and whacks me in ...Continue Reading
Best Essential Oil Diffuser Reviews
It's no secret... I adore my essential oil diffuser collection. I might even border on the edge of addiction. Maybe. There are several different ways to use essential oils, but diffusing remains one of my favorite. I mean, how cool is it that you can clear the air, improve the mood of everyone in the room, and even provide real health benefits, with just a few drops of oil in your diffuser? Yeah, those plug-in things can't even come ...Continue Reading