Pine Cone Bird Feeders – Not Just a Kids Craft
We all remember making pine cone bird feeders as kids, whether it was at home or school. But did you…
15 DIY Chicken Feeder Ideas
DIY chicken feeders have come a long way from the old trough-style feeders. Because chickens have a narrow intestinal tract,…
6 Reasons To Smudge Your Home + DIY Wild-foraged Smudge Sticks
Smudging your home comes with many benefits, from cleansing the air to creating a calm and peaceful space. However, if…
Leaving our Off Grid Homestead
A few weeks ago we packed up our homesteading essentials and moved across country to Vermont to begin a new…
Make This Easy $15 Planting Grid in Under 30 Minutes
Are you tired of planning your garden on paper, only to find it’s a bit more difficult to transfer those…
Homemade Dried Orange Slices for Heartwarming Holiday Decor
Orange slices are beautiful, to be sure, but add in a couple of grapefruit, lime, and lemon for some gorgeous…
Backyard Sugaring: Get Ready for Sugaring Season Before the Snow Flies!
Since our move to Vermont, I’ve been dreaming of maple syrup, and thinking ahead to what we need to get…
Wildflower Kombucha :: The taste of summer, in a fizzy ferment!
After a long Vermont winter, the arrival of wildflower season is celebration-worthy! Fields of dandelions, grassy meadows dotted with violets…
30 Easy DIY Stocking Stuffers That Everyone Will Actually Love
It’s nearly that time of year, when colorful lights illuminate windows and trees, while snowflakes come tumbling down from the…
30 Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas To Try This Year
I love Christmas to the core. It’s my favorite time of year. And getting the Christmas tree has always been…