Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't have a Dishwasher! Earlier this week on my Facebook page, I casually shared a tip about how I use Lemon essential oil to keep my dishwasher from getting stinky, which I assumed would lead into a simple discussion about household cleaning and essential oils. Imagine my shock when I popped over to the page to find folks expressing their displeasure at the fact that I have a dishwasher. I sure didn't see ...Continue Reading
The Coolest Homemade Tub & Shower Cleaner EVER: The DIY Scum Buster Bar
**PLEASE READ THE SAFETY UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST** This recipe was a complete and total accident. As much as I would like to say that I came up with the concept and then flawlessly executed it, that is simply not the case. Regardless-- it just might be one of the coolest things I've ever posted on this blog. So, read on. ;) I was trying to mix up a quick batch of DIY scouring paste to clean my filthy bath tub. (You ...Continue Reading
Homemade Whole Wheat Crackers
Sometimes I like to pretend that I'm a food snob. But let's face it-- the real reason I like to watch those fancy cooking competitions on Netflix is because the thought of having to prepare a restaurant-quality entrée from 5 mismatched ingredients scares the pants off of me. I consider myself to be a good cook, but honestly, things like homemade burgers and homemade fish sticks are more my style... But lest you think that real food ...Continue Reading
12 Questions to Ask Before Buying Homestead Property
When we initially purchased our property, I had NO idea that it would turn into the crazy homesteading adventure that it has... Heck, back then I didn't even know what the "homesteading movement" was-- all I wanted was some pasture for my horses... And a compost pile. Even so, God knew exactly what we would need, as our "horse property" has made the transition to a homestead quite smoothly. I get a ton of emails and comments ...Continue Reading
Goat Pedicures? Learn How to Trim Your Goat’s Hooves!
I'm pleased to have Shelly Lienemann of Windswept Plains Goat Dairy visiting today and showing us how she trims her goat's hooves! Take it away Shelly! Fat boys? Sandals? Wedges? Our summer foot wear can change with our mood, but goats require consistent, well-trimmed hooves to remain healthy, as well as fashionable. Hoof trimming is a basic goat husbandry skill. Whether you own a commercial dairy or a couple of 4-H meat goats, ...Continue Reading