Dec 23, 20212 minYou Should Have Seen it in Color...Having your home put in a magazine is a unique experience. One that I am super thankful for, because it felt validating (and bonus spring...
Dec 7, 20212 minChristmas for CowboysChristmas came early with the addition of cattle on the ranch, but we've been busy working on another festive project, too! With the barn...
Jul 17, 20203 minFarm Fresh FitnessFitness in farming and ranching is important, but maybe not always discussed... We get busy with chores and schedules, and especially...
Aug 14, 20192 minTea TimeOne afternoon, watering my many lavender plants, it occurred to me that I was more than fully capable of recreating it at a fraction of the
Mar 18, 20192 minDIY Spray CleanerTwo-for-one deals are my favorite, especially when it means one less thing I have to buy from a store.
Mar 18, 20192 minCountry CandlesUsing the rendered lard that we had from butchering our pork hogs this year, I decided to make my own candles.
Jan 29, 20194 minEating at the Ground LevelWhy do we bother? All this extra work and time spent making, baking, prepping, tending, feeding and watering. It seems like a lot - and some
Dec 14, 20184 minFrom Scratch, With LoveI 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
Dec 6, 20182 minTis The Season(ing)...Using whatever variety of dried herbs you like, place in a mortar with pestle and add course salt and peppercorns.
Nov 23, 20183 minBless This MessIn 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
Nov 19, 20182 minHomemade Cranberry SauceIt's the turkey day staple - cranberry sauce. Although the jelly-like tin can variety has the spotlight usually, I tried my hand at maki
Oct 4, 20183 minA Chill in the AirThe leaves have begun to change. I always struggle with seaonal transitions.
Sep 10, 20182 minIt's a Pretty Big Dill...We have more cucumbers than we know what to do with. Went a little overboard this planting season... oops. I have been drinking cucumber w
Aug 24, 20182 minMojito Mint SyrupBreak out the mason jars, folks - we're canning! This recipe is SUPER simple.... but really delicious. Mint Simple Syrup Ingredients: