Seasons, and the blessings of the Poplar trees
In early 2011, living on a small hobby farm was only a dream Amber and I had. We were knee-deep in the recession and at the tail end of a … Read More
DIY Pallet Wood Snowflake
Whether you are decorating your home for the holidays or looking to make a unique gift, these oversized pallet wood snowflakes are real eye catchers. They have been one of … Read More
Thanksgiving, a perfect time to teach kids about their food.
One of the blessings of owning a little peace of land, and probably my favorite, has been the opportunity to host different outdoor events and activities. Whether it be family … Read More
Thanksgiving and lessons in GRATITUDE from an 8 year old
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time and by far my favorite holiday. Families gather to give thanks for their blessings, cook and eat big feasts, watch football and hopefully remember the … Read More
10 Reasons Honeybees are too cool not to have on your farm.
I started beekeeping over five years ago. Before that I spent hours watching YouTube videos and reading books. I could not get enough information but I knew I wanted bees … Read More
Why I refuse to raise “peat moss kids”
Several years ago when we still lived in a subdivision I decided one late winter I was going to plant a garden. Here in Arizona Late winter is when you … Read More
Which came first? 5 reasons every family should raise chickens
The Chicken Came First. Eight years ago when our dream to own a small farm looked like it just might become a reality our family started planning what farm animals we would raise. At the top of the list was chickens. Our “dream farm” was in reality an out dated project house with 1.5 acres … Continue reading Which came first? 5 reasons every family should raise chickens
Why use goats milk soap? Top 10 benefits
When I first started making soap from our goats milk I was drawn to the creative nature of this forgotten craft. Taking natural ingredients and combining them with scents and … Read More