Didn’t it seem like we just prepped the homestead for winter? Now here we are enjoying sunnier days, warmer temps, and prepping the homestead for spring! As you know there is so much to do, and it can be easy to overlook some basic tasks. To ensure that you properly get your own homestead ready for spring, look below at some helpful tips. Prepping the Homestead for Spring 1. Start ...
How to Use Camping in Your Homeschool
Camping makes for a great and frugal family vacation. Adventures are had and memories are made. If you are a homeschooling parent you may be trying to figure out how to use camping in your homeschool. Think of camping as a huge field trip packed with unforgettable hands-on learning opportunities. Related- 10 Tips to Incorporate Your Smoky Mountain Trip into Your Homeschooling How to ...
Homemade Farm Fresh Strawberry Pancakes
Learning how to make strawberry pancakes is super easy and these homemade farm fresh Strawberry pancakes are the perfect morning treat. Mixing up a big batch of these homemade strawberry pancakes will not only be a yummy morning treat, it will help you get ahead of the week morning rush. These are super easy to freeze and heat up during the week for a quick morning breakfast when you ...
Benefits of Raising Chickens
Y’all chickens are one of the easiest homestead animals to raise. But, some people do not understand the benefits of raising chickens. I gotta fix that stat! The eggs and meat from backyard chickens is more nutritious and tastier than the store bought versions, and chickens can also help gardens flourish in a variety of ways. Keeping chickens can also provide children with an educational pet ...
Baked Breaded Boneless Chicken Breast
This baked breaded boneless chicken breast recipe is simple and very easy to make. Not very time consuming at all. If you're like me you are looking for quick, easy, and tasty meals. I was surprised at how juicy this chicken turned out. I’ve made my fair share of dry chicken. This is not that! Related- Low Carb Buffalo Chicken Meatballs Baked Breaded Boneless Chicken ...
Maps and Globes Unit Study
This fun maps and globes unit study is a great way to get your children interested and learning about the world around them. Related- Butterfly Unit Study Books, maps, globes, hands on activities, coloring sheets and even apps can open the whole world up to your child without ever stepping outside. Hopefully you get to visit some of those places but even if you don't you can ...
Which Chickens are the Best Egg Layers
Everybody seems to be into raising their own backyard chickens these days. So, knowing which chickens are the best egg layers is an important part to having your own. Related- Why Every Homestead Needs Chickens Just remembering these terms for chickens can help someone decide what kind of chicken they may want to start out with. Do they want a standard size chicken or a small chicken ...
Taco Lettuce Wraps
We’ve been looking for ways to lighten up our meals. Tacos are life so these Taco Lettuce Wraps HAD to happen. They are low carb and can be made even healthier by using ground turkey. I’m not a big fan of using ground turkey but adding in the spices really upped the taste and brought a new appreciation for ground turkey. Related- Baked Chimichangas Taco Lettuce Wraps Ingredients 1 ...
Homemade Lemon Zest Soap
I’m loving all of the homemade soap recipes we’ve got coming. This Homemade Lemon Zest Soap is no exception. It’s two ingredients y’all....two!!!! Melt and pour base and lemon zest! Related- Homemade Lavender Soap If you already have a melt and pour base feel free to use it and save even more money. Since this soap really is just the base and no add ins I would make sure to use one that ...
Best Time to Begin Spring Planting
When is the best time to begin Spring planting? As the ground starts to thaw in late winter or early spring, and the birds start to sing their mating songs, most gardeners find it impossible to stay inside. This desire to start digging and planting in the garden is not only natural, it is probably the most practical course of action a gardener can take. Related- >Preparing the Homestead ...
Tips for Foraging Edible Plants
It is very possible to get a good meal off the land, you just need to know where to look and what to look for! Foraging can be a fun hobby, plus a way to supplement your diet for free. Look below for 7 tips for foraging edible plants, and see what you need to know before you pick your next snack. Related- Planning a Medicinal Garden Tips for Foraging Edible Plants 1. Get permission to ...
Oatmeal Lavender Soap
Creating your own homemade soap like this Oatmeal Lavender Soap is easier than you might think. Once you figure out a few soap recipes that you like, it’s easy to customize it by adding in oils, flowers, and scents. This soap recipe uses finely ground oatmeal, lavender essential oil (so relaxing), and dried lavender flower that make it super pretty. Related- Homemade Lavender ...