One goal of the homesteading lifestyle is to live as independently as possible, providing for oneself and one’s family. Owning a few cattle can further…
Just when I thought that my one apron, Old Faithful was all I needed, I found a cute vintage garment I call Miss Priss, the…
Who doesn’t love roasted potatoes? Crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside, they’ve been a staple of dinner tables all over the world…
This article is inspired by the craftsmanship and elegance of early American homebuilding and traditional homestead construction. Further, it endeavors to be a worthy tribute…
For the third time, my husband Donnie and I were making a foray into Holmes County, Ohio, home to the second-largest population of Amish families…
It might be the last thing to cross your mind, sitting on the front porch of your homestead, looking over the panoramic views. But health…
Growing food at home doesn’t have to be as hard as it used to be. There are several innovative farming technologies that can reduce labor…
You probably already know that eating fermented food is, as my Pop used to say, “good for your guts”. But, what you may not…
You know, it’s getting where music really ticks me off. Okay, I know what you’re thinking already. It’s practically blasphemy to speak ill of music;…
Imagine that you are outside working in your garden. You have been out since 6:30 a.m., and now that cool morning air is giving way…
There was a time in my life when from spring to September, and sometimes on into November, I was busy earning my keep harvesting wild…
It has been speculated that until recent history, around the 1600-1700s, Western people were not much interested in helping each other. Societies were feudal and…