Our Big Announcement
We are thrilled to share our big announcement. We are expecting Baby #5 in April! What a blessing. You can read about how we spilled the beans to our kids, our announcement pictures, and why baby #5 is extra exciting.
Our 2 garden mistakes & 8 successes
The weather is cooling down and I am out picking the last fruits of our labor in the garden. I can’t help but look around and take note of the mistakes we made and the successes we had this year. The failures can really drag you down, but truthfully they are not failures. They…
You’ll never know if you don’t try
“You’ll Never Know if you Don’t Try.” “You’ll never know if you don’t try.” This saying has been circling my head as we work tirelessly breaking new land for our pumpkin patch. It’s hot and sweaty, mosquito’s are eating us alive, and we do not have the right equipment to do the job properly….
Rhubarb Custard Pie! A Family Favorite!
Rhubarb season is upon us! I always look forward to the first rhubarb cutting. It’s a sure sign that summer is right around the corner. And rhubarb makes the best sugary/tart treats! This Rhubarb Custard Pie recipe is a family favorite and I think it is the most delicious Rhubarb Custard Pie Recipe you…
Sneak Peek! Our Syrup Season from Start to Finish in 264 seconds.
In less than 4 1/2 minutes you can watch how we built our maple syrup cooker, tapped trees, collected sap, and cooked it down to get fresh maple syrup.
23 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
23 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Yesterday we got more snow! That is on top of the 20+ inches already on the ground. It was fun… at first. Snow is always wished for at Christmas. It is fun to get a nice snowfall to do some outdoor recreation and make a snowman. But…
“These are going to be the best memories your kids will have!”
When we first moved to the farm, we had so many people share their thoughts and feelings with us! Many people said to us, “These are going to be the best memories your kids will ever have!” We nodded along and agreed, but truthfully, we had no idea. We knew our move was big….
My Simple 3 Ingredient Everyday Cleaning Spray
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…
Homesteader Christmas Ideas- Her stuff
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- Kitchen Edition
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…
