I had a rather stunning revelation the other day. I realized that I can't do it all. For real. And to be honest, I don't really like saying that out loud.... But it's true. It was during a moment of stressful frustration the other day that a lightbulb came on. I mean, yeah, we all say "I know I can't do it all," but secretly, I still thought I could. And that thought was causing me to get very grouchy... I had to laugh at ...Continue Reading
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From Barn to Fridge: 6 Tips for Safely Handling Raw Milk
Uh... So what do you do after it comes out of the udder? It's a question I get a lot--especially from folks of my generation whose previous experience with milk entails grabbing a jug of the white stuff out of the cooler at the grocery store. As I have shared many times, I have weighed the risks involved with drinking raw milk, and I am very comfortable with my decision. I feel as though the risks of drinking unpasteurized milk are ...Continue Reading
16 Possible Reasons for Off-Flavors in Milk
(This post contains affiliate links) Ever had raw milk that tastes, well... a little "off"? If you have your own dairy animals, or purchase fresh milk from local farmers, it's likely you've run into a gallon or two that tastes a little different than what you were expecting. There are many factors that may play a part in off flavors in raw milk. The Encyclopedia of Country Living (one of my most fav homesteading books E-VAH.) ...Continue Reading
DIY Laundry Spot Remover
I am a perfectionist about many areas of my life. Laundry is not one of those areas... I know a lot of gals are super fastidious with their laundry habits-- always separating lights and darks, always folding right out of the dryer, always ironing their sheets, and never, EVER leaving a load too long in the washer. *cough* I don't have a lot of "fancy" clothes, so I generally just wash everything together, and I usually use my ...Continue Reading
The 2012 Homesteader’s Gift Guide
I've had a blast putting together this gift buying guide for the homesteaders in your life! In it you'll find gift ideas from quality companies for homesteading enthusiasts of all kinds. Personally, I try to avoid the "big box stores" and instead support small businesses when I purchase Christmas gifts for friends and family. If you have some homesteaders (or even just wanna-be homesteaders!) on your gift-buying list this year, ...Continue Reading