Ever since our family made the move out of the city into the country, life here at the ranch has been in constant growth and change. Chickens, dairy goats, and meat birds came quickly. But our gardening efforts were slow and challenging (as I shared with you here last summer). That was until, we planted a… Continue Reading
Archives for February 2014
Backyard Gardening: How to Choose the Right Organic Vegetable Varieties for Your Region
Written & Contributed by Blog Sponsor: High Mowing Organic Seeds How do I choose the right organic vegetable plants for my region of the country? A question asked by many backyard gardeners and answered today by the organic seed experts of High Mowing Organic Seeds… There are so many different varieties out there – how do I… Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY! Beeyoutiful Essential Oils & Gift Card (a $212 value)
Remember earlier in the week when I shared with you the article, “The Essentials on Oils: How to Save Money on the Top 5 Essential Oils for Your Home” Well… …after working closely with the fine folks at Beeyoutiful, I am SUPER excited to giveaway an awesome prize package from a company who really cares about natural health and helping… Continue Reading
The Essentials on Oils: How to Save Money on the Top 5 Essential Oils for Your Home
People always ask me for advice on starting their essential oils journey. Many folks are just looking for a place to start! Because let’s be honest, with all the information and essential oil companies circling around out there…it can be scary, overwhelming, and financially paralyzing when trying to figure out where to begin. So I say, if: left with… Continue Reading
9 Gift Ideas for A Homesteader’s Valentine
Believe me when I say that there are a lot of things a girl (I) would rather receive from a man (my love) than a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong… …I love a bouquet of fresh picked wildflowers in season just as much as anyone! The colorful, fragrant, and cheerful addition they give… Continue Reading
How to Make Herbal Lotion Bars to Treat Dry, Cracked Winter Skin
I have a new love in my life. Well…a new raw material love! Kokum Butter. It is so regenerative and healing. I am starting to substitute kokum butter in several of my recipes and just LOVE the results. To speak to its awesomeness — Kokum Butter is a white butter that has a mild to non-existent… Continue Reading