PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI slowly digested Ten Acres Enough by Edmond Morris in the summer of 2018. Reading a few pages while I ate lunch or found I needed to sit down for a break. As I read, I often felt renewed energy and motivation to continue, keep on with the tasks at hand staying focued with… Continue reading Ten Acres Enough, Homesteading in the 1800’s
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Tomato Juice: How to Prepare and Preserve
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesTo my recollection, the last time I canned anything was around 20 years ago. As I am producing my own food, canning is one of the homestead activities I want to incorporate back into my life. One family branch has a tradition of eating tomato gravy at Christmas gatherings. I have been blessed with… Continue reading Tomato Juice: How to Prepare and Preserve
Homesteading and Chronic Illness
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesHow do I homestead and balance 3 diagnosed chronic illnesses? Imperfectly! Taught high standards and a hard work ethic as a child, letting go of perfection proved heartbreaking at times and freeing at others. Homesteading lifestyle does not lend to ease and comfort on a regular basis. The rewards of opening a jar of… Continue reading Homesteading and Chronic Illness
Hatching Baby Chicks
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesDo you know what you need to hatch your own baby chicks? If not, read on. If items you will need may be obvious, may I encourage you to give thought to a few details when preparing to incubate chicken eggs. 4 Items to Hatch Baby Chicks Hatching Eggs Egg Candler Incubator Brooder (for… Continue reading Hatching Baby Chicks
Winter Season ~ Goals
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWinter Solstice The shortest day of the year has come and gone, Winter Solstice being yesterday. I do not mind the short amount of sunlight as much as I do the days of temperatures below 20 degrees (and lower) that often follows in January and February. Being honest I hope for one of those… Continue reading Winter Season ~ Goals
Garlic ~ Year 4
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis fall marks the 4th year I have planted garlic. I love thinking back to the first year. I planted about 6 cloves each of 3 varieties: Music, Montana, and German. I recall my Dad helped me prep the ground in a flower bed I was not using for anything. Really, it was one… Continue reading Garlic ~ Year 4
Summer Progress 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesBremen’s outdoor market ended on the last Wednesday in September. I started reflecting on the last 12 months thinking about the progresses I have made this year, new ideas, how I can do things better, and where I fell short. For this post, I plan to share thoughts that pertain to the summer months.… Continue reading Summer Progress 2019
Seasons ~ Fall 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThe calendar says fall begins on Sept 23rd and ends on December 20th. Our northern Indiana weather apparently did not get that memo. Often the coldest temps do not arrive until after Christmas, but certain it is common to have snow in long before then. When I think about fall, I think September, October… Continue reading Seasons ~ Fall 2019
Homestead Diary ~ Week 5
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesTuesday, August 27, 2019 I heard my husband rush back to the bedroom door. He beckoned me, “Come quick!” I reluctantly followed him to the kitchen. Immediately horrified by the sight that greeted me. A cat managed to wedge her head between to slats of a kitchen chair and appeared to be hanging there.… Continue reading Homestead Diary ~ Week 5
Homestead Diary ~ Week 2
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesPicking up from where I left off last week. If you recall, I had been up late to catch Prince Charming. He is a sweetheart, but such a sneaky boy! Thursday, August 8, 2019 I woke up at 3:30 am. I felt horrible and knew a low sugar level was the cause. I grabbed… Continue reading Homestead Diary ~ Week 2