Easy Christmas Bean Salad Ingredients: 4 cups organic green beans, drained 2 cups crushed dehydrated tomatoes 1 cup chopped organic carrots 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley DRESSING: 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 drops lemon essential oil 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, minced …

I saw these Olaf ornaments on pinterest and thought I’d give it a try with my girls.  It turned out really cute. Step 1: use a canning lid to make perfect circles and cut out. Step 2: build your thumbprint Olaf snowman and let him dry. Step 3: paint on the finishing touches…add a little …

Simple and Effective DIY Mouthwash Ingredients: 10 drops of essential oil(s) 2 cups water (distilled, filtered, or boiled water) 16 ounce dark glass bottle (you can purchase a bottle you can purchase here.) Directions: 1. Put 10 drops of the essential oil(s) of your choice into the glass bottle such as clove, lemon, peppermint, or orange. …

Why do chickens molt? Has your egg production slowed down or come to a stop?  If yes, then your hens maybe molting.  This is when they shed old feathers and grow new ones.  So why do chickens molt and what can you do?  Or do you need to do anything? Instead of converting protein into …

There are many ways to keep the chicken coop clean but I only clean mine twice a year.  Yes!  You heard that right.  Does it stink?  No way! 

At the start of every school year, I begin collecting links for free online resources. I decided to post these resources on my blog so they would be in one location and I can share them with other parents.  I will be adding more as I find them.  Please feel free to comment with your …

Traditional deodorant is made with chemicals and artificial fragrances that can irritate your skin. As a healthy alternative to commercial deodorants—make your own! Making your own deodorant is inexpensive, effective, natural, and great for your body and the environment. Here’s what you need: 1/2 c arrowroot powder 1/2 c aluminium free baking soda 1/2 c …

So we are trying to finish our barn this year.  At least the outside. My husband has been working hard.  Our friends, family and neighbors have helped some too.  We are excited to have it finished and working for our cattle.  I wanted to log our progress. Learn More If you are interested, make sure …

For several years, we’ve processed our own broiler chickens.  I save the carcasses to make broth and dog food. You could also use the necks and I’ve heard some people use the chicken feet. Homemade broth is nutritional and much tastier than store brands. Ingredients: 1 chicken carcass 2 carrots (or any garden scraps) 2 …

It’s that time of the year again.  Time for school to begin.  I’m laying out my 4th grade child’s lesson plans for the year.  We really liked using this homeschool student planner last year. As a 3rd grader, she started becoming more self taught.  She looked at the planner and crossed items off as they …