How's the weather where you're at? The temperatures here just turned from summer to fall. All of a sudden it's freezing at night. Little Man helped me can the last of the tomatoes into salsa, we finished picking all of the apples, got the ... Read More...
What’s Happening on the Blog
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...
Pretty Pintastic Party #229
Harvesting is in full swing at my house, which gives me little time for blogging right now. Then add in cutting and stacking firewood for the winter, working on an addition to our house, and keeping up with homeschooling the kids, and I'm a hot ... Read More...
Recipes You’ll Love:
Potato Soup
The best Potato Soup recipe! Ready in 35 minutes. I'm from a small town in Idaho, where 4-H was a big deal. I remember pretty much all of my friends doing some sort of 4-H. We didn't live on a farm, or have any acreage at all so large ... Read More...
Boozy Pumpkin Milkshake
Sweet and creamy boozy pumpkin milkshake recipe is perfect for fall! The weather has been crisp and cool the last two days, and it has felt like fall is in the air. And while the meteorologists are saying that we will be seeing high 80s ... Read More...
Strawberry Syrup
In just 20 minutes, you can have fresh homemade strawberry syrup to top your pancakes or your ice cream! We eat breakfast foods for dinner at our house quite often. Dan works until late, so on the last night when he's at work I don't have to ... Read More...
Crafts and DIY
Easy DIY Map Ornaments
Making your own DIY Map Ornaments is a great way to commemorate a fun trip! It's so easy to make your own DIY map ornaments! In the picture you can see 2 of the ornaments I've made. One is from a trip Dan and I took last year to Chicago for ... Read More...
Joy Tin Can Luminaries
Joy Tin Can Luminaries are an easy and free Christmas Decor craft. I love rustic, simple home decor. And though I don't need any more home decor (the woes of a small home), I do enjoy making new things. This year for Christmas, I decided to ... Read More...
Wire and Nail Heart Decor
Rustic and simple wire and nail heart decor is easy decor on a small budget! I'm not a big decor person. There, I said it. If you've ever been to my house, it's pretty plain. It's not because I don't like decor. In fact, I love browsing ... Read More...
Homestead Kids Blog
How to Throw a Reformation Party
Find out how to throw a Reformation Party, so your kids (and you!) can have fun learning about the Reformation! Last year my sister and I decided to throw a Reformation Party. The kids had so much fun at the party, and both adults and kids ... Read More...
Solar Eclipse Printable
A free printable for The Great American Solar Eclipse of 2017. I'm sure if you live in the United States, you've been hearing a lot about The Great American Eclipse. My family lives very close to an area of totality, so this has been a big ... Read More...
Pepper and Soap Experiment for Kids
Today, Miss Magoo is going to show you how to do a pepper and soap experiment! It's a simple, cheap experiment that demonstrates how surface tension works. I love how simple this experiment is. It doesn't require any prep time for the ... Read More...