This Humble Homestead

I’m usually up long before the alarm goes off, which means I have plenty of time to get things done for him and for me before anyone else wakes up. It’s a joy to serve my household #tradwife #singleincomefamily #homesteading #proverbs31 #servantsheart #biblicalwife

There is no respect for the lives of these little chickies when it comes to big hatcheries. Everything is industrialized and no thought is given to what is best for them. They are tossed around and vaccinated in a pretty violent way. Hatching at home allows us to give our little chicks the care and respect they should have. I also don’t have to worry about receiving dead chicks in the mail. That’s never fun. #chickensofinstagram #hatchery #supersizeme2 #EggcellentVentures #NestlingNecessities #IncubatorInsights #ChickAdventures #HatchItToMatchIt

Don’t make these homesteading mistakes! -5. Buying new…buy used instead -4. Pay cash! Don’t go into debt. It’s too hard to climb out of debt, and the banking system knows it! They love making money off the backs of hardworking people. It’s called debt slavery for a reason. -3. Not seeing advice from experienced homesteaders. Ask to visit other people’s farms. Work alongside of them and learn as you go! -2. Getting animals and not being ready for them…first build the coop, then get the chickens. (We have done this part backward several times.) -1. Taking on too much at one time. Start slow and build as you feel comfortable. Make sure things are working well before expanding. You’ll avoid being overwhelmed and be successful! #mistakes #homesteadmistakes #learnfromus #cheatcode #homesteadlife

Don’t make these homesteading mistakes! -5. Buying new…buy used instead -4. Pay cash! Don’t go into debt. It’s too hard to climb out of debt, and the banking system knows it! They love making money off the backs of hardworking people. It’s called debt slavery for a reason. -3. Not seeing advice from experienced homesteaders. Ask to visit other people’s farms. Work alongside of them and learn as you go! -2. Getting animals and not being ready for them…first build the coop, then get the chickens. (We have done this part backward several times.) -1. Taking on too much at one time. Start slow and build as you feel comfortable. Make sure things are working well before expanding. You’ll avoid being overwhelmed and be successful! #mistakes #homesteadmistakes #learnfromus #cheatcode #homesteadlife

1. Fill a jar with clean, unwashed eggs. 2. Mix up your lime water: 2 tbsp lime to 1 quart of water. 3. Cover the eggs with the lime water. 4. Cover, date, and store in your pantry for up to one year. #waterglassingeggs #storingfood #homesteadlife #chickensofinstagram

Naturally shaped feet (they shouldn’t be pointy!) Body awareness Better balance More control over your feet Back pain reduction Grounding - natural electrical conduction, lowering inflammation and reducing many other health issues Enhances your mood! Professional mopping skills #grounding #groundingtechniques #groundingenergy #barefootlife #barefooting

Ducks!!!! The ONLY thing ducks have going for them is their cuteness. Although when they get annoying enough, we also get the opportunity to discover how delicious they are. So, I guess that’s a win! #ducksofinstagram #duckpoop #duckpoopeverywhere #ducklings #cuteducks #messyduck #

Transform Your Garden: Secrets to Supercharged Soil! From dirt to dreamy earth in minutes, even during a fertilizer shortage! Discover essential ingredients like eggshells, biochar, 10-10-10 fertilizer, urea, Epsom salts, homemade bone meal, green and brown yard scraps, and the magic of worm castings. Boost your garden game with these easy-to-find soil heroes! #GardenTips #SoilHealth #GreenThumbMagic #GardenGoals #SoilPreparationMagic #growagarden

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Make your own cough syrup that will heal and strengthen you when your feeling under the weather! Store bought is convenient, but will not be healing or soothing and will be full of chemicals and additives. Make this recipe and add it to your pantry…remember, honey has a lifelong shelf life! Place in a jar: Sliced citrus Peeled and diced ginger Mullein (optional) Honey #naturalremedy #coughsyrup #homemademedicine #selfhealing #nobigpharma #yummymedicine

#fermentedfoods #rawmilk #plantagarden #homegarden #tallowbalm #livehealthy

The heat lamp does cost less in the beginning, but is saving money worth it overall? 1. A heat lamp can be an abrasive amount of heat in one spot. It’s hard to regulate the temperature, and chicks have no where to escape the heat. Overheated chicks can lead to pasty butt and stress-induced aggression toward one another. A brooder mimics the mama hen. When they first hatch they can choose to stay underneath to keep warm, but as they get older they can go in and out as they please. It can also be raised to accommodate them as they grow. 2. A heat lamp is hazardous to flying foul! As those little guys start to flutter, they might accidentally get burned by the heat lamp, and it does get hot! But with a brooder, there is nothing that can hurt those little chickies. 3. A heat lamp must stay on at all times, meaning they never get a break from the light. Constant light means they cannot regulate themselves to day and night and have difficulty sleeping and long term health effects. But with a brooder they can snuggle in without abrasive lighting and sleep when appropriate. 4. And lastly, the biggest danger of a heat lamp is fire! It’s easy for them to slip and fall into the brooder box. So play it save and go for the brooder! It costs a little more upfront, but is worth it in the long run. #brooder #heatlamp #backyardchickens #chickensofinstagram #babychicks #backyardhomestead #incubator #incubatingchicks #raisingchickens

Instructions 1. Cook your meat of choice. Ground or shredded beef or pulled pork are great options! 2. Cook some veggies. We used onions, carrots, celery, and green beans. Peas are often used, but they’re not a favorite in our house. 3. Combine the meat and veggies. 4. Make a gravy and cover your meat and veggies. 5. Spread out the meat and veggies in the bottom of a 9 x 13” pan. 6. Make some mashed potatoes and spread on the top of the meat and veggies. 7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. 8. Top with cheddar cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted. 9. Allow to sit for about 10 minutes before serving. #shepherdspie #mashedpotatoes🥔 #comfortfoods #meatandpotatoes #homemadedinner

Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 c milk 1/2 c coconut oil 2 t vanilla extract 2 c sugar 1 3/4 flour (substitute 1 for 1 GF flour easily!) 3/4 c cocoa powder 1 1/2 t baking powder 1 1/2 t baking soda 1 t salt 1 c boiling water Frosting: 1/2 c butter 2/3 c cocoa powder 3 c powdered sugar, sifted 1/3 c milk 1 t vanilla extract Cake Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 350 2. If you’re using 9” round cake pans, grease them with coconut oil (please, please stay away from cooking sprays. They may be convenient, but they’re not good for you!). If you’re using cupcake pans, prep them now. 3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to a mixing bowl and mix for 2 minutes until smooth. 4. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl. 5. Mix with wet ingredients. Do not over mix. 6. Add boiling water and combine. 7. Pour cake batter into pans or fill cupcakes 3/4 full. 8. Bake cakes for 30-35 minutes (cupcakes about 20 minutes) until the top is spongy. 9. Cool completely before frosting Frosting Instructions: 1. Melt butter 2. Add in cocoa and mix. 3. Add sugar and milk and mix until smooth. 4. Adjust with more milk if it’s too thick. 5. Add in vanilla. 6. Frost when the cake has cooled completely. #chocolatecakes #homemadecakes #yummycake #noboxcake #pantry #homemadedessert #chocoholic

Instructions 1. Cut the top off of your pumpkin and scrape out all the seeds. Set aside to plant or feed to chickens or piggies. 2. Cut the pumpkin in half. 3. Lay pumpkin halves on a baking sheet with the rind up. 4. Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes (more if it’s a larger pumpkin). 5. Remove the rind (carefully. It’s hot!). 6. Puree the meat of the pumpkin until smooth. #pumpkinpuree #puree #homemadepuree #nowaste #leftoverfood #pigsofinstagram #homesteadlife #chickensofinstagram #sustainablelifestyle #sustainability #sustainablefarming

#chickeneggs #chickentreats #chickenfood #lentils #breadmaking #ketchup #nowaste #leftoverfood #homesteadlife #rawmilk #unpasturized #probiotic

Ingredients 4 eggs 1/2 c maple syrup 1 1/2 c milk 1 c cream 1 tsp nutmeg Sprinkle of cinnamon Instructions 1. Blend eggs and maple syrup for 4 minutes. 2. Add milk, cream, and nutmeg and blend for 10 more seconds. 3. Place in a container in the refrigerator and chill for a few hours. 4. Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy! #eggnogseason #eggnogrecipe #handmadekitchen #deliciousdrink #christmasdrinks #yummydrinks #homemadedrink #holidayrecipes

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It will fill your belly with warm, yummy goodness and is a healthy food! Get the recipe below: Sweet Potato Chowder 1 T unsalted butter 1 onion diced 3 c diced sweet potatoes 2 chopped carrots 2 c chopped kale or spinach 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 t salt 1/2 t pepper 4 fresh sage leaves, chopped or 1/4 t ground sage 5 c chicken bone broth 1/3 c cream 4 strips of bacon, cooked and chopped 1. Add butter to large pot. Melt over medium heat. 2. Add onion and sauté until cooked. 3. Add and combine sweet potatoes, carrots, kale (or spinach), garlic, seasonings, broth, and cream. 4. Bring to a boil and then reduce to medium heat for about 45 minutes, until everything is cooked through. 5. Serve topped with bacon. 6. Enjoy! #homestead #hobbyfarm #chickensofinstagram #homesteading #chickens #backyardgarden #growyourownfood #backyardfarming #backyardfarmer #gardening #farm #smallfarm #garden #countryliving #backyardflock #organicgardening #growyourown #homegrown #urbanfarming #homesteadlife #countrylife #poultry #backyardpoultry 7m

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