Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Time and I have always had a complicated relationship. There have been seasons of my life with never enough time, seasons where I had too much time, and seasons where time seemed to expand to fit my to-do list perfectly (I like those seasons the best, by the way). Over the years, I've received bunches of emails asking how I "do it all" as a homeschooling mom of 3, doTERRA leader, blogger, author, homesteader, and horsewoman, among ...Continue Reading
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
You know those cartoons where there's a little angel and a little devil sitting on the character's shoulder? Yeah, I feel like that sometimes. My ambitious side seems to constantly be at-war with my practical side, and it's a never-ending battle. Ambitious Jill: C'mon... Let's double the size of the garden this year, and get more cows and heritage pigs! Practical Jill: You're pregnant, have a jam-packed schedule, and you're ...Continue Reading
By Heather Jackson, contributing writer I blame Craigslist. A year ago we added a new adventure to our lives when we responded to an ad on Craigslist and went to pick up three cute, squealing, pink pigs from a nearby farm to add to our homestead. While we have thoroughly enjoyed having pigs on our little farm and having the pork in the freezer, owning pigs isn't for everyone. Here are some pros and cons to ...Continue Reading
By Heather Jackson, contributing writer Don't get me wrong, I love my dairy goats, but today I'm going to tell you five reasons NOT to get goats... I usually consider goats to be gateway livestock. They are one of the first stops as we fall down the rabbit hole that is homesteading (Jill: that was definitely true for us!). Goats are less expensive than cows and their size makes them a little less intimidating to the novice ...Continue Reading
