Dirigo - as seen on the Maine state flag - is a Latin term, meaning, "I Lead". We felt this was fitting, as we lead along our family and pa

we've also decided to unexpectedly move our Homestead operation!

Harvest season has arrived.

We look forward to using these adventures to hike, fish, swim, and spend time as a family. In the future, we hope to find ourselves parked

Hear ye, hear ye! We have exciting news to share! Our line of Fancy Feathers accessories will now be carried in a local boutique store.

Two-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.

Using the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.

The importance of a good knife cannot be overstated... Equally as important, is the sheath you store it in.

I have a passion for seeing diamonds in the rough get a second chance to shine.

We are taking this show on the road! New year, new adventures. While we are usually a couple of homebodies, we do always appreciate any time

I am proud to say that we have accomplished much of what we set out to do on the Homestead this year.  We are raising our feathered and furr

In preparation for the big day, I can be a little intense... The Homestead Husband knows to stay faaar out of this Big Momma's way, when

One of the major homesteading "rules of engagement", is using the natural resources available to you, and avoiding waste.  With th

The leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.

Burt is a young roo, from another local farm that only wished to keep a single rooster for his flock of 12 hens.  This handsome fella is an

No country french farm scene would be complete without the scent of lavender floating on the breeze.  While we are definitely not in Paris,

100 degree highs, with 100% humidity makes it a little hard to believe that Autumn is right around the bend... (I say while sipping pumpkin

It all started with a beer. Actually, a lot of beer.

Dear HGTV, if you are looking for a Northern counter-part for the Gaines Family, you've found us.