Are you hearing people use chicken terms, and you have no idea what they mean? Take a minute to brush up on the lingo and learn the often used chicken terms, before you bring home your first flock of chicks. When you go to the store or call in an order to a hatchery, it will be helpful if you know the basic chicken terms and what the supplies you will need are called. And if you should have any problems or questions after you begin backyard chicken raising, it sure helps to know the correct … [Read more...]
Sourdough Starter for French Bread
I have a sourdough starter that I can rely on and recipes that are out of this world for a carb lover like me. How did I arrive at this point of warm bread bliss? I started using a new sourdough starter that was dehydrated. That's right. When the packet arrived from Alderman Farms, it looked like a bag of cracker crumbs. In the past, I have tried other starters that I loved , and other starters that I found hard to care about. I have gathered many good bread recipes that have helped us give … [Read more...]
How to Make a Christmas Stocking
Handmade Christmas Stocking Homestead Style Last year I finally made our family the Christmas stocking I always wanted them to have. Each member of the family received a new Christmas stocking that was handmade and personally styled for them. The Christmas stockings all coordinated. The Christmas stocking pattern I used was easy to follow and each one worked up quickly. With our family growing, marrying and bringing on the next generation, I was happy to have a plan … [Read more...]
5 Easy Gift Wrap Ideas
Easy Alternative Ways to Wrap Your Gifts Here we are down to the wire on the Christmas preparations. I bet most of us still need easy gift wrap ideas. If you run out of wrapping paper are you really going to want to run out to the store at this point? Have you seen any easy alternative gift wrap ideas? What if the thought of all that wrapping paper, that can't be composted or burned, piling up in your living room is too much to bear? When wrapping gifts I love to think outside the … [Read more...]
10 Practical Homestead Gifts
Practical homestead gifts are simply the best idea. It doesn't matter if you've been creating for years, or just beginning to enjoy delicious homemade items from the homestead. You probably love sharing these products with friends and loved ones. The holiday season often has us scrambling for ideas that will lead to checking off the gift list. Have you thought about using the homegrown and handmade items from your homestead for practical homestead gifts for the holidays? I pulled together a list … [Read more...]
