Do you have a breeding schedule on your homestead? We are breeding cows on a much different schedule these days. We have started breeding cows in Dec/Jan so they have a fall calf instead of a spring calf. This saves us money in hay because we let them nurse until the mother weans them. When …
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Do you know there are quite a few ways to make money homesteading? We currently have more of a self reliant homestead, not a business. My husband works outside of the home but because we are frugal in other areas we do well as a one income family. This affords me the luxury of working from home …
Do your chickens live off-grid? I have a treat for you! Kathi from the Oak Hill Homestead is a guest blogger today. She is a self reliant homesteader. She desires to encourage your dreams of homesteading and simple living. Today, she’s going to tell you how her chickens live off-grid even in the winter. ________________________________________________________________ …
Are you looking for an easy hash brown breakfast recipe? We have an abundance of eggs on the homestead so I’m always looking for good egg recipes. I love one skillet cooking so this hash brown breakfast recipe is a favorite on our homestead. Ingredients: 20 oz frozen hash browns 1 bell pepper 1 onion …
I recently discovered an Osage Orange Tree growing on my property. So I started researching what I could do with this green brain looking fruit. Turns out, the osage orange tree was used as a natural fence line before barbed wire was invented. When planted close together the limbs and thorns on this tree serve …
Does your skin get dry in the winter? Try this homemade winter moisturizer. Dry, scaly, itchy skin in wintertime occurs when your skin is depleted of moisture. Fortunately, there are simple and inexpensive remedies for this problem, most if not all of which can be found in your kitchen. You’ll be surprised at the effectiveness of this …
Looking for a healthy venison roast crock pot recipe. It’s that time of the year around our homestead….deer hunting. So, I thought I’d share my favorite venison roast crock pot recipe. Venison is a healthy alternative to factory raised meat. Good luck with your hunting adventures. Ingredients: 2 lbs venison roast 1 diced onion 2 garlic …
We like making some of our hygiene items around the homestead especially when it’s easy, inexpensive and healthier. Moisturizing Lotion Bars Ingredients: 1/2 c beeswax 1/2 c shea butter 1/2 c coconut oil 1 tsp vitamin E oil 15 drops essential oil Directions: Pour beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter in glass jar. Place jar …
I’m preparing for a fall & winter garden our the homestead. So, I’ve compiled a list of 20 plants. This should work in most zones but you’ll want to check yours’ to be sure. I live in zone 5 where we have 4 seasons. I will be planting according to the Farmer’s Almanac gardening …
Have you thought about using Epsom Salts in the garden? Lately, I’ve been finding more and more uses for Epsom Salts. The benefits of Epsom salt aren’t just for your grandma. In fact, there are numerous studies about the benefits of magnesium and sulfate, two major components of Epsom salt. Most people think it’s just …