Last summer my oldest son returned home from a 10 day trip to Costca Rica. It was a trip that was in the works for almost two years. I’m super proud to say that out of his entire school, only 30 kids were nominated by the teachers and staff to go on this adventure and represent…
The Day In The Life Of A Homesteader
While many people peg the homestead life as a ideal lifestyle, however, very few truly know what goes into just one day. Sunup to sundown. Every day. No breaks. No sleeping in. No “I’m too tired”. Chores have to be done. Living breathing animals entrust that you are going to get your butt up at…
Homemade Livestock Fly Spray
Have you ever read the back of a livestock fly spray bottle? It’s terrifying. I don’t even want it in my barn, let alone on my cows that produce food for my family and I. However, having pesky, annoying flies on animals, especially when your sitting half way under them to milk, is not a…
Homemade Lip Balm with Essential oils and Vitamin E
Is there anything worse in the winter then dry chapped lips? Seriously, I can handle being cold and crazy wind blown hair, but when it comes to protecting my lips from the elements, having lip balm in my pocket is a must. It seems easy enough.. have lip balm, apply to lips, right? Wrong. Do…
Raw Lemon Coconut Protein Balls * Paleo
The mad rush to get through harvest is over, thank you Jesus! Now with the crazy Holiday season just around the corner, it time to start stocking up the freezer with some simple grab and go snacks and meals for the family. Whether its a lunch snack for the kiddos, a post workout pick-me-up or…
Homemade Healing Toothpaste
Lets talk toothpaste, shall we!. Boring? NO! Come on, lets face it, we all use it and we all need it. The problem is, that commercial toothpaste is loaded with toxins and carcinogenics. Why would I use something like that? Specifically the Laurel Sulfate! Have you heard of it? I hadn’t until after my 26th lupus…
Essential Oils on the Farm
Essential oils are everywhere right now! And for good reason. Essential oils have been around since Bible times. 36 of the 39 books in the Old Testament and 10 in the 27 books of the New Testament mention the use of EO’s as medicine provided by God himself. “Oil” is versed in the Bible 191 times. 54…
Basic Household Wet Wipe Recipe
I’ve been looking around for a easy natural household wet wipe. I love my Norwex antibac cloth, but some times I just want to reach for a disposable, pre-moistened wipe.
