Hurricane Preparedness Checklist – Free Printable Checklist
It’s hurricane season are you prepared? My motto is get prepared and stay prepared, if possible. Before a hurricane comes, I whip out my Hurricane Preparedness Checklist and gather all the supplies on...
View ArticleEgg Float Test – How Old is That Egg?
Since we know how long eggs last, we can use the egg float test to help determine how old an egg actually is. The egg float test can’t tell you if the egg has been infected with bacteria. It’s only...
View ArticleHow Long Do Eggs Last
Do they go bad? Yep, they sure do! Chicken and ducks eggs have a pretty good shelf life. But how long do eggs last really? Ever heard of the term rotten egg? The stench of a rotten egg smells like...
View ArticleWhat do Ducks Eat? What to Feed Ducks and What Not to Feed Them
Before getting ducks, you might be asking yourself What do ducks eat? Ducks, much like chickens forage for some of their food. Consequently, they have a wide variety of things included in their diet....
View ArticleHow to Pickle Vegetables with Vinegar |Easy Pickled Vegetables Recipe
I can’t wait to show you how easy it is learn How to Pickle Vegetables! Did you know that you can pickle almost all the vegetables? I’ll also add a list of things that you can pickle, just to inspire...
View ArticleHow Long do Chickens Live?
How Long do Chickens Live? That is the question. The answer, well it depends. For most backyard chicken owners, we know we usually only get a few years, if that, with our chickens. However, they can...
View ArticleWhat do Chickens Eat?
If you’re new to the backyard chicken movement, you might be wondering what you should feed your chickens. From baby chicks, to laying hens and roosters, today we will answer the question What do...
View ArticleInstant Pot Lasagna | Pot in Pot Recipe
I usually make Lasagna in the slow cooker, however I decided to try something different. So, I thought I’d try it in the Instant Pot! As a result, my new Instant Pot Lasagna recipe is way quicker!...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Turkey Satay Recipe | Leftover Thanksgiving Recipes
This post is sponsored by the National Peanut Board. I received compensation, but all opinions and content are my own. Are you looking for something snazzy to do with that leftover Thanksgiving turkey?...
View ArticleFrench Fried Onions Recipe | For Green Bean Casserole and More!
I don’t know why I didn’t think of this sooner! Of course, french fried onions are fairly easy to make. I DON’T have to buy them! With 7 simple ingredients, commonly found in every pantry, we can make...
View ArticleCan Ducks Fly? | Wild and Domestic Ducks
Can Ducks Fly? Many domesticated ducks don’t fly. However, wild ducks fly and even sometimes migrate. They fly long distances, moving from different places according to the weather, habitat, and food...
View ArticleHow to Ferment Vegetables | Tips and Tricks For Beginners
So you want to learn how to ferment huh? I’ve been fermenting for many years now, and I’ve got several tips to help you get started! Before we begin to Ferment Vegetables, we need to pick up some...
View ArticleInstant Pot Vanilla Extract | Homemade Vanilla Extract
Making Instant Pot Vanilla Extract only takes a little over an hour to make. It’s pretty impressive considering the traditional way of making it can take months, and for some up to a whole year! In...
View ArticleBest Fajita Recipe | Best Beef Fajita Recipe
We love this fajita recipe. We have them about once a week. I love how easy these are to make. The boys love how they can customize them to their liking. What Meat to Use for Fajitas? We are a family...
View ArticleHow to Print Stickers for Labels | Tips for Printing Stickers
Whether you want to print a sticker you made or someone else made, these tips will help you learn how to print stickers. It’s a pretty easy process. You’ll need a couple of supplies first. In order to...
View ArticleBenefits of Aloe Vera | Creative Uses & Preserving Aloe Vera
Most of us know about the most used benefits of aloe vera is natural sunburn relief. However, aloe is an amazing plant that has many more benefits! You may already know that the cosmetic,...
View ArticleHomemade Hand Sanitizer
Having a ton of aloe vera on hand tends to be a good thing when you want to make your own homemade hand sanitizer. Fortunately, my 2 large aloes have made almost 10 pups in the last year. Aloe vera has...
View ArticleBaby Wipes Recipe | Homemade Baby Wipes
When my babies were little, they had the most sensitive skin. They had bouts of eczema. Trying to find products that didn’t break them out was pretty impossible. That’s why I made up my own baby wipes...
View ArticleCan Chickens Fly
Can chickens fly? It’s a common question I get when people learn that I raise chickens. If you’re raising chickens it’s important to understand the limits of a chicken’s wings. Backyard chickens are...
View ArticleBest Cast Iron Cookware For The Homestead Kitchen
Why is cast iron so popular in homestead kitchens? The Best Cast Iron Cookware is popular because it’s durable, enriches food with iron, and because you can use it on a stovetop, in an oven, and even...
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