Garden Time!

I am so excited – you have no idea!  It’s finally time to start the garden! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.  (AKA – we earn a small commission…

The Great GMO Debate

I’m not “pro-GMO”.  And I’m not “anti-GMO”.  But I am “pro-farmer” and “anti-mega-conglomerate-takeover” as well as an advocate of careful and knowledgeable chemical applications for land and animals.

Homestead Bullet Journal – To The Garden

I may have gotten a bit carried away when I was dreaming about this year’s garden … Maybe.  But there were so many plants I wanted to try to grow! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees…

Skunk Dogs

Farm Dog Raisin loves to be a dog. Which means – she loves to run, dig holes, and hunt and chase for critters. Lucky for us – some of those critters include the skunk.

Save Money by Buying Per Ounce

Need to save some money? How about money on your grocery/food budget? Buy groceries by the OUNCE and SAVE! Check out this example – Garlic Powder.  Granted, this is the Walmart/Great Value brand, so it’s significantly cheaper to begin with, but don’t make the mistake I almost did. First – the teeny tiny container that is only…

Farm Dog PSA

My dog may not be the right dog – for you. Educate yourself so you get your perfect dog – like me!

Why Homestead

This life is worth the work and effort required to be successful.

The Journey Begins

To be truthful, that title was part of the website host’s template!  But I (Jen) found it so apropos to start this blog/site that I had to use it! Why so appropriate?  Because this site is the start of a new adventure, a new journey, a new future. There are so many things I want…