When we first moved to our current home, I had no idea that I wanted to be a homesteader. None at all. I didn’t know the first thing about gardening, chickens, ducks, rabbits, or even how to can food. I had some things to learn along the way, and I have made many, many mistakes. …
Chickens or ducks on the homestead? I have to admit, I am a chicken collector. A friend of mine was looking to rehome about 30 of her hens due to space constraints, and I didn’t even blink an eye when I said, “Sure, bring them over.” Of course, since my wonderful hubby keeps me in …
Are you looking for a way to get rid of some of your old clothes and get some new ones in return? Clothing budgets are being stretched very thin these days for many. Getting quality clothing at an affordable price is sometimes a challenge. Besides the yard sales, thrift stores, and hand me downs, holding …
Everybody refers to South Africa as “Sunny South Africa”. Well let me be the first to tell you it is not always sunny. In fact, depending on where you live, summer can be more rain than sun, and winter can be impossible. Snow, rain, and humidity can all affect your ability to dry clothes outdoors. …
***My daughter, Mikayla, has taken over my blog today to give me a much needed day off…I was a bit scared when she was okay with doing this…*** Hello inferior life forms! This is the almighty Mikayla, daughter of Heather Harris. Mom asked me to write a post for her blog, She said I could …
