Find out how you can become self-sufficient. Learn to provide for your own needs, and what skills are needed for a self-reliant life. One of the biggest goals of most modern homesteaders is to become self-sufficient. According to Merriam-Webster, self-sufficiency is the ability to maintain oneself without outside aid : capability of providing for one’s own […]
A Well Stocked Pantry
The recent events going on world-wide might have you wondering what a well stocked pantry looks like, and how to get there. I am a firm believer in being prepared for emergencies, or even just the occasional rainy day. For most people, the idea of a prepper is associated with half-crazed, conspiracy theorists who have […]
Idaho Homesteads for Sale January
Find the perfect Idaho Homestead. Your dream to live a more independent life can become a reality! A variety of Idaho Homesteads for sale for under $250,000. Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to become more independent? Maybe you’ve always wanted to live on a homestead, but thought it was out of your reach? […]
Homestead Happenings
New feature: Homestead Happenings, so you can get a feel for what homesteading is like in real life. I was talking to a friend the other day, and she encouraged me to share our homesteading journey more with you all. I started out blogging almost 7 years ago, with 2 of my friends, on our […]
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 the corner, homesteading can be an empowering and fulfilling way to spend it. Homestead […]
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 Domestications and Erlene of My Pinterventures Between Nov. 11th and December 6th there will […]
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 ones and greater proximity to nature. Research has shown that many Americans spend almost 90% of their […]
County Fair, Baptism, and a Puppy
This was Miss Magoo’s first year doing 4-H. She raised two market lambs, which she bought in April and sold at the county fair last week. Raising lambs was a whole new experience for our entire family. While we have raised beef cows, layer hens, and a turkey, show lambs were a whole different ball […]
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 about them. That’s where a simple earwig trap comes in. You will […]
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 activity a couple of years ago. However, I’ve been […]