There's nothing like a kitchen remodel... ... to give you a whole new appreciation for easy meals. (Update: check out my finished kitchen remodel!) Ah heck... who am I kidding. I always appreciate a simple supper, remodel or not, because our homesteading life continually keeps us hopping in one way or another. Taco meat isn't something I consider complicated in the first place, but I've recently started making it in the slow ...Continue Reading
Archives for January 2016
Homemade Suet Cakes for Chickens
If you ever visit my chicken coop, don't expect to see any chandeliers... I'll admit, they do look kinda cool, but I tend to be somewhat of a minimalist when it comes to chicken keeping. I prefer to stick to the basics (that means no chicken sweaters either...). Heck, my flock doesn't even have names, other than the rooster, which the Prairie Kids named "Chicken Nugget". That being said, I do like to provide them with a ...Continue Reading
Managing Homestead Livestock in Winter
Managing Livestock in the Winter...Why do I feel qualified to write about this topic? Well, because of this: And this: Oh yeah, and this: Living in Wyoming for the last 12 years has given me what feels like a PhD in "Homesteading in a Location with Insanely Crazy Winters". The coursework includes: How to chop ice when you're 8 months pregnant How to climb through thigh-high snow drifts while carrying a ...Continue Reading
Homemade Face Cream Recipe with Aloe Vera
My face takes a beating during the winter months as I'm constantly out in the wind and frigid temps doing chores and taking care of animals. I'm so excited to try this aloe vera face cream recipe that Noelle from Coconuts and Kettle Bells is sharing today. Enjoy! I'll admit it: I used to be a total sucker for step-by-step facial cleansing systems adorned with fancy price tags. Even after switching my diet over to real ...Continue Reading
21 Best Instant Pot Recipes
My head isn't easily turned by the latest kitchen appliance fads. I prefer the classic, time-tested tools like cast iron, my KitchenAid mixer, and stoneware baking pans. So when people started talking about these Instant Pot things, I promptly ignored them, as I figured it was just another one of those gimmicky, one-use appliances. Plus, it required electricity. Eh, no thanks. And once again, Jill ends up eating her words. ...Continue Reading