Last year, I had the awesome opportunity to join up with several other bloggers for a giveaway. We were able to offer $360 worth of amazing gift cards to our followers, in order to bless some people for the holidays. Well this year, ... Read More...
New on the Blog!
Homeschool Holiday Survival Guide
A Homeschool Holiday Survival Guide, to help get your family through the craziest time of the year! Welcome to the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications and Erlene of My ... Read More...
A Homestead Retirement
Getting close to retirement, and trying to decide what's next? Find out why you should consider a homestead retirement. The average retirement age in the U.S. is roughly 63 on average. Whether your retirement is years off yet or just around ... Read More...
Holiday
Fun Gifts for the Chicken Lover
The gift guide for all things Crazy Chicken Lady. You're sure to find the perfect gift for the chicken lover in your life here! Welcome to the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent ... Read More...
The Best Holiday Ideas
The Best Holiday Ideas, to help you plan for a smooth, relaxed Christmas! Keep the stress down with 50+ amazing holiday ideas, plus a giveaway! Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about the holidays? Thanksgiving is just ... Read More...
Rustic Christmas Decor
Farmhouse simplicity makes this wood burned sign perfect for any rustic Christmas decor! This post has been sponsored by Plaid. I have received product from Plaid to make this project, but all opinions are my own. #ad#plaidcrafts Rustic ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
Peach Scones
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, these Peach Scones are packed full of chunks of peach, and drizzled with a sweet, vanilla glaze. These peach scones are so delicious! When I found this recipe from A Latte Food, I knew I had ... Read More...
Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Delicious, soft snickerdoodle cookies that require no chill time! My sister and I shared snickerdoodles the other day, and lamented the fact that they're so easy to cook flat as a pancake (and then they end up really ... Read More...
Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade
Made with fresh strawberry rhubarb simple syrup, this Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade is a refreshing and fun twist on the classic drink. For my son's 8th birthday, I wanted to make a few fun recipes that would make the day feel special. ... Read More...
Homeschooling & Kids
Creating an Educational Garden
Building an Educational Garden for Your Kids at Home In her book, Urban Homesteading, author Rachel Kaplan explains that the homesteading lifestyle is less about what you lose, and more about what you gain - in particular, time with loved ... Read More...
Develop Your Child’s Artistic Skills
Find out how to develop your child's artistic skills at home, to create well-rounded homeschool students. With approximately 1,770,000 students homeschooled in the United States, it’s clear that many agree children can get a quality ... Read More...
Kids Can Learn From Your Yard
Outdoor learning is so beneficial to kids! Find out how to incorporate outdoor learning into your children's lives, plus why that's so important! Researchers have now found a new name for the phenomenon affecting so many of today’s children: ... Read More...
Home & Garden
DIY Earwig Trap
This DIY earwig trap is so easy to make, and it's extremely effective at taking care of your earwig problem! Earwigs are usually something we see around every once in a while. But sometimes they become prolific, and something needs to be done ... Read More...
How to Glean Potatoes
Have you ever considered gleaning potatoes? Find out how to glean potatoes the right way! When I was a small child, I remember helping my mom glean potatoes. It seems like a true Idaho activity to do, so I decided to introduce my kids to the ... Read More...
6 Ways to Support Your Blogging Friends
I get asked all the time about how people can best help me or another friend, as a blogger, so I thought that you might find it helpful to hear what I say to them. ... Read More...