Homemade Wet Wipes I’ve been looking around for a easy natural household wet wipe. I love my Norwex antibac cloth, but sometimes I just want to reach for a disposable,…
Finally! A Homesteaders cheesemaking book
As a raw dairy owner and milk cow connoisseur, I must own a dozen cheesemaking books, at least. All of them are excellent and I use them frequently, however, this…
Starting a Homestead: Advice for the first year
Starting a homestead. It all started with a chicken. A rooster actually. Living in a run down, 120 year old original homestead that was home to more mice inside then…
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…
DIY Grassfed Liver Pills
Did you know that liver packs more nutrients ounce for ounce then any other food source? Its a vital source of amino acids and important nutrients such as niacin, Vitamin A, D,…
Homemade Livestock Fly Spray
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…
Milking Machine. Pros and Cons
I often get asked whether I hand milk or use a machine to milk out my dairy cows. The answer is, both. There is definitely a much admired simplicity in…
10 Reasons Why You Need a Cow
I used to dream about having cows on the homestead. Milking them and making cheese from their delicious raw milk. Brushing and grooming them. Loving on them. I craved the…
Grilled Beef Heart Skewers
I remember driving home with my family when I was a child, maybe only 10 years old, I was sitting quietly in the back of our mini van with my…
Saving Tank
I just want some babies!! That’s all!. Just a few sweet little calves to run around and lick my face. That’s all I want. Ok need! I NEED me some baby calves…
