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Homesteading

The Sigh of September

The Sigh of September.  I look forward to it.  Each year we start off with the pop of Champagne corks and the explosion of fireworks.Read More →

2019-09-19
In: Simple Life, Homesteading

Essential Tools on the Farm

During the summer, my days are filled with mowing the lawn, working in the garden, and doing all the other chores a farm requires. ButRead More →

2019-08-22
In: Homesteading, Frugal Living, Simple Life

Firearms on the Farm

  Firearms on the Farm is just a way of life. We live a simple life. But as I have said before, simple doesn’t alwaysRead More →

2019-07-04
In: Homesteading, Simple Life
Flowers - Butterfly Garden

Grow Flowers – They’re More than just a pretty face

Flowers are not just a pretty face.  They are actually so much more. When we think of ‘farming’, vegetables immediately come to mind. Or livestock.Read More →

2019-06-27
In: Simple Life, Homesteading

Find your Tribe

First, to be able to ‘find’ your tribe, it helps to know what it is:  ‘Tribe’ – a social division in a traditional society consistingRead More →

2019-06-18
In: Homesteading, Simple Life

Folding Fitted Sheets

  Mama taught all of us girls the basics of laundry. We learned how to use the washing machine, the proper way to hang clothesRead More →

2019-05-23
In: Homesteading, Simple Life

Hand-me-downs

(thanks to Gary Truckey at La Ferme Sabloneuse for the inspiration for this post. Be sure to visit him at https://www.facebook.com/La-Ferme-Sabloneuse-1691898761092072 When we think ofRead More →

2019-05-17
In: Family, Homesteading, Simple Life

Of Vampires and Chain Gangs…..

I hope you are enjoying the Self Reliance Challenge.  To be honest, I am learning some great ways to take my self-reliance goals to theRead More →

2019-01-18
In: Self Reliant Challenge - 2019, Homesteading, Simple Life

In The Spirit of Raising a Barn

    Having great neighbors is a true blessing. Around here, we go to them for advice, as well as just an opportunity to sitRead More →

2018-12-18
In: Homesteading, Simple Life
bowls of all sizes

Farmhouse Bowls

Small bowls, big bowls. Red bowls, green bowls.  You name it, and we have a bowl for it! Bowls are probably one of the greatestRead More →

2018-12-11
In: Homesteading, Simple Life

Hidden Strength

  I am not strong. But I am determined. I am not strong. But I am creative. I am not strong. But I am resourceful.Read More →

2018-11-13
In: Homesteading, Simple Life

First You Make a Roux…

  Talk to 10 Cajuns, and you are going to get 12 different recipes for Gumbo. “Back in Maman’s day…” “Why you adding file, Cher?”Read More →

2018-10-18
In: Simple Life, Homesteading, Kitchen

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