Lifestyle

Starting a Micro-Creamery on the Homestead

Operating a micro-creamery is an option for those looking for niche farming opportunities.  Creameries operated by small farms offer a…

1 year ago

Getting Started Spinning Wool: Spinning Wool for Beginners

One of the questions that I get asked a lot is, "Why should I spin my own wool, and knit…

1 year ago

Homesteading in Appalachia

Rugged, self-sufficient, fiercely loyal – despite stereotypes to the contrary, the Appalachian mountaineers were, and are, an admirable people who…

1 year ago

The Single Girl’s Guide to Buying a Homestead

If I were to just say the word “homestead” what would you envision? Maybe a family with several kids on…

1 year ago

Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead

Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell of wood smoke rising from our little outdoor…

1 year ago

Cheesemaking Science for Beginners, Part One: Ingredient Basics

We're going to delve into the world of cheesemaking science for beginners. Learning about cheesemaking at home can be a fun,…

1 year ago

Avoiding Homestead Burnout

Having been blessed with an adventurous life, I have learned to avoid what I consider the murderer of contentment, the…

1 year ago

From Suburbanites to Homesteaders: Why We Moved to the Country and What We Found When We Got There

Before moving to the country, my husband, Troy, and I were part of the Nova Rat Race. We lived in…

1 year ago

Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death

As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching how to do all manner of things on…

1 year ago

Homesteader on Wheels: Living with M.S. Doesn’t Mean the End of a Dream.

As I sit here at the kitchen door, holding Maddie (my African Grey parrot) on my lap, with Baby Girl…

1 year ago