Living homemade and from scratch everyday
It is a very uncertain time right now across the globe. COVID-19 has many people under lockdown or “shelter in place” orders in countries all over the world. Here is how we are coping in these difficult times.
Running out of time before Christmas? Need something for a friend or party with short notice? No problem. You can easily make loving, unique homemade gifts with few ingredients or parts with little time.
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Are you breastfeeding? If so, definitely check out these easy to make breast pads. Just three materials and you can have washable breast pads. They will definitely help you on your breastfeeding journey. Check out below!
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This holiday, I have a plan to give gifts that do not add to the overwhelm of STUFF. While any gift you give is thoughtful and should bring joy to you and the recipient, the goal this year is to give gifts that will not just add to the pile.
I have been through the KonMari method a few years ago and have become wary to adding more stuff. Now, I am striving to give gifts that meet some of the following criteria: consumable (baked, canned, dried goods or body care items I’ve made), useful (new clothes for kids) and experiences (movie tickets, season passes, etc.). This is a list of some easy to make homemade, consumable or reusable, gifts to give everyone on your list this year!
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Learn how to build your own mobile chicken coop. I have a nice big backyard, with plenty of grass. However, I am in the middle of a city and I knew I would not be able to keep my chickens safe if I tried to let them free range the backyard. Enter the chicken tractor, also known as, the mobile chicken coop. This way I can move them around every other day and they will get fresh grass. My backyard is full of annual rye, clover and other ground cover I know they enjoy.
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101 Homesteading Skills
A natural part of homesteading is always learning. Although I know some of these skills, different events throughout my life have made me consider which skills I still hope to master or at least try. What I find most reassuring and inspiring is how many people are on so many different stages of their homesteading journey. This is a list to help you learn new ones. …
