Everyone wants to buy female chicks that will lay eggs. But how do you know you’re getting a female and not a male? I’ll show you the subtle differences so you can increase your chances of ending up with all pullets who will lay eggs for you. Here is how to identify male & female […]
Nature is a Class Room
Raising your children in wide open spaces will provide them with a never-ending amount of hands-on learning opportunities. You don’t have to head to the country to get the kids outside more, but it certainly does help! Learning by experience from the land will happen effortlessly as soon as children are exposed to it and […]
Farmhouse Recipe Cards
Need a cute blank recipe card for everyday use? Keep a stack of these by your computer so you can jot down whatever deliciousness you stumble across online! Our free printable farmhouse recipe cards are ideal for personal use and easy hostess gift giving. With so many designs, which will you choose? This post contains […]
Move from the Suburbs to a Small Town
Ready to make the leap to a secluded country home but have no idea what to expect? Let me share everything I experienced and wish I had known when we moved our family from the suburbs to an acreage homesite in a small town well over an hour outside of the city. Internet, you let […]
How to Hide Backyard Chickens
Need to keep your hens a little more quiet so Karen next door doesn’t complain to the HOA? Want actionable ways to legally keep chickens with low visibility and minimal impact on your neighbors? Here are tips on how to hide backyard chickens, minimize their noise and maintain zero smell. How to Hide Backyard Chickens […]
Always Perfect French Bread Recipe
A warm loaf of soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside French Bread is easier to make than you think! We’ll use 4 ingredients plus water and a beginner-friendly technique that will have tantalizing loaves of always perfect French bread coming fresh from your oven in no time! The Always Perfect French […]
How to Find Local Egg Sellers
If you’re in a situation where grocery stores are sold out of eggs and you would love to support a local producer, here is how to find local egg sellers and quickly locate a nearby farm with eggs for sale. How to Find Local Egg Sellers Getting Around Egg Shortages If stores are sold out […]
Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Tags
Dreaming of a low-stress Christmas? A few years ago we switched to the Want Need Wear Read style of gifting and have loved the simplicity. It is hard to believe it is that time of year again. Bust out the gift wrap and ribbons because I have an early present for you! A set of […]
Printable Winter Recipe Cards
The baking season is upon us, when treats are shared with neighbors and friends. What better way to preserve those delicious recipes than on a darling holiday recipe card? Let the most wonderful time of the year begin! Free Printable Winter Recipe Cards Winter Wonderland I love winter. It doesn’t snow where I live so […]