Long before I decided to keep chickens, one of my favorite hobbies was making random DIY projects – all the better if I could make them with salvaged parts & they were useful in my everyday life. Backyard farmers are a resourceful bunch so I …
“Making Money with Chickens” Book Review
Are your chickens a bunch of free loaders? I know mine definitely don’t always earn their keep! So I was excited when I was given the opportunity to review Lisa Murano’s book “Making Money with Chickens: How to make up to 12K a year with …
“101 Chicken Keeping Hacks” Book Review
When it comes to natural chicken keeping, Lisa Steele has made her way to the top of the flock. A trusted name in the chicken keeping world, Lisa is the creator of the popular blog “Fresh Eggs Daily” and is a regular writer for many …
“Hand Made” book review & Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits
I recently had the pleasure to read Melissa Norris’ new book “Hand Made: The Modern Guide to Made from Scratch Living”. So much more than just a recipe book, Melissa really invites you into her life, sharing personal stories from her childhood and family life …
“Epic Eggs” Book Review
For as long as man has pondered the wonders of the universe, we have wondered which has come first…..the chicken or the egg. “Epic Eggs: The Poultry Enthusiast’s Complete and Essential Guide to the Most Perfect Food” will not answer that question. But it is …
“The Chicken Chick’s Guide to Backyard Chickens” book review
As a fellow chicken keeper & blogger, I was really excited to hear about Kathy Shea Mormino’s new book “The Chicken Chick’s Guide to Backyard Chickens: Simple Steps for Healthy, Happy Hens”.  When given the opportunity to review her book, I was thrilled to check it …
Cocoa Mint Soap Recipe & The Natural Soap Making Book
If you have visited my Soap Shop page, you know I’m a little crazy about soap making. Â I love trying new recipes and ingredients so when my Homestead Blog Hop friend, Kelly Cable, from Simple Life Mom, announced she was getting ready to release her …
Skin Safe Mineral Sunscreen
 The weather is really starting to warm up here and the outdoors are calling!  I have been spending more time outdoors, getting my garden ready for the growing season, as I reach for my trusty bottle of sunscreen, I reminded myself of my resolution …
Online Gardening School
The internet is such an awesome resource – blogs, videos, professional resources, all at your finger tips to learn about any subject you want. Â I was recently introduced to an invaluable resource for gardeners, both new and seasoned. Â Rick Stone, the writer behind the popular …
“The Beeswax Workshop” Peppermint Foot Care Lotion Bars
You may have seen my posts lately on homemade kitchen cleaners (here!) and homemade bathroom cleaners (here!) – I am on a mission this year to replace many of the chemicals in my home with more natural, homemade solutions. Â So when I was given the …