Raising our own beef was one of the driving forces that pushed us to move out to the farm. We were living on two acres in the suburbs, and I know (thanks to The Backyard Homestead), that two acres can be enough land to raise one head of beef. We just didn’t think it…
In our home, we like to make as many things as we can. It gives us the knowledge to be able to do things without a store and also allows us to know what is in the products that we use in our home. It also saves a TON of money and you control…
One of my first big money savers for our home was making homemade laundry detergent. We had 2 children at that time and it felt like I was constantly going to the store to pick up another $10-$15 bottle of laundry soap. I decided to try a recipe that I found on the Duggar’s…
Rosette’s – A Scandinavian Cookie Tradition If you are unfamiliar with these beautiful cookies, you are in for a treat today. Rosette’s are light, deep-fried cookies that are sprinkled with powdered sugar. These traditional Scandinavian cookies are sure to wow your family and friends. My Grandmother used to make hundreds of these cookies around…
Homesteader Christmas Gift Guide For Her With Christmas fast approaching, you may be on the hunt for something for the homesteader women in your life. Or maybe you need some ideas for yourself. Here are a few items that are on my list of things I love. Hope you enjoy this Homesteader Christmas Gift…
Homesteader Christmas Ideas For The Kitchen It is my favorite time of year! Christmas time! I love almost everything about it; I love celebrating the birth of Christ, decorating the tree, Christmas lights everywhere, festive shopping, and cookies! I also love to read Christmas Gift Guides. I know that it may make me…
Why we homeschool I have to say, it’s for a slightly selfish reason. I love having them home! I love seeing them every day, hearing their stories, and being a main part of their learning. It’s not always easy but I know it is right for us, at this time in our lives….
Many people ask us “What do you do with miniature horses?” The answer is… Nothing. Miniature horses are really a novelty. If there is a useful purpose for minis, please email me so I can know what it is. Now don’t get me wrong I love our miniature horses and people love seeing and…
If you were to simply look at the Life on Misty Acres Facebook page, Twitter account, or Instagram account, it might be easy to assume that real life on a homestead is always wonderful and fulfilling. I will say, that for the most part, living on Misty Acres…
“There is no better way to unwind than reading a good book before bed!” If you knew me a few years ago years ago, I can promise, you would’ve never heard me say that. EVER! Reading was a chore. It was something you did, because you had to get that mandatory book report…