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Continue reading →: Compost Bin on a BudgetHow to Build a Wooden Compost Bin on a Budget (And Still Have Money for Pizza) So, you’ve decided to compost. Congratulations! Not only are you about to save the planet one compost bin at a time, but you’re also giving your garden that rich, crumbly, black gold it craves.…
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Continue reading →: The Truth About our JourneyThe truth about attempting to build a homestead with teenagers is that it doesn’t always work out like you think it will. Our beginning began when our children were almost teenagers. We did enjoy a couple of years with new animals and trying our hand at gardening; however, with the…
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Continue reading →: Eggs GaloreIt’s that time of year. The hens are producing at record amounts, and we can’t give them away fast enough. We now have thirteen hens, including two little bantam hens and most are now laying every day. They seem to be very happy and content right now, so we are…
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Continue reading →: Hey Little Fella!It’s always fun when the first plants come up in the garden. We planted our seed potatoes back in February and it’s so nice to see the plants coming up and looking so healthy. The funny thing is that we haven’t even had to water them. The winter was so…
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Continue reading →: Looking Forward to SpringAs this wet winter comes to an end, we are looking forward to spring. Our winter has not been too cold, but it has been wet and dreary. Our garden is being prepped and we are looking forward to planting season. Actually, the seed potatoes are already in the ground,…
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Continue reading →: Happy HensRaising happy and healthy egg-layers can be very rewarding. Not only do they provide you with incredible fresh eggs, but they also provide many hours of entertainment and relaxation. In the cool of the afternoon, I enjoy sitting out by the coop and observing the activity in the coop. With…
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Continue reading →: Our JourneyPart 1 After purchasing our land, we began making plans for our homestead. Since the only structure on the property was a small shed, a place to live was our next step. Our first task was to figure out how to live on the property while we built a house.…
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Continue reading →: A Lifestyle Decision
Staying at home to homeschool my children was a big decision, but a decision well worth the pay off.
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