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Homesteading

10 Tips for Reducing the Cost of Raising Chickens

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It is said that getting your first flock of backyard chickens is the “gateway-drug” more farm animals. That was definitely true for us! We moved to our property on a Wednesday. We hadn’t even unpack everything when I stopped at a local feed shop to get dog food and “accidentally” came home with 15 baby chicks. With no prior knowledge of how to raise chickens, we went to work fast building a coop and reading a lot of articles on Pinterest. Through much trial and error, I think I have this backyard chicken thing down. One thing I noticed quickly is that the cost of raising chicken can really add up if you let it! That is why I have complied a list of tips for reducing the cost of raising chickens.


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The Power in Your Own Two Hands

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There are some seasons in our lives when we go through hard times. During the storm, we find it hard to understand “the why’s” of it all and what could possibly be the reason for the lesson. It is not until we get to the other side of that storm that we realize what God was trying to tell us. Then there are times that in a blink of an eye, one small, seemingly insignificant thing turns into a big life lesson. It could be a song on the radio or a over-heard conversation by the person standing behind you in the grocery store check-out line. No matter the reasons or how they happen, your outlook on life can be changed in an instant by even the smallest, brief moments in our lives. These are the moments that cause us to stop and think of the power in your own two hands. This is exactly what happened to me on a regular, nothing special, Tuesday morning.

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Gardening Tools You Can’t Live Without

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It is always around this time of year when so many people want to start a garden.  Whether its flowers to make your lawn pop with color or a growing your first vegetable. Gardening is more than just a hobby for some people but rather a way of life. When I first started out, I jumped in head first without anything but a large shovel and a dream. I have learned some things along the way so I have put together a list of gardening tools that you just can’t live without. 

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Delicious and Easy Salsa Verde Recipe

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Tomatillos are one of those crops that have never had a bad season in my garden. Every year from the first year of growing them my harvests have been abundant and downright overwhelming. During the Spring and early Summer I am always looking for ways to use these tasty little fruits. By far, the most popular tomatillo menu item in my house is salsa verde. This  salsa verde recipe is so delicious but the best part is that it is so easy to make!  In 15 minutes you will have delicious and healthy salsa!

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5 Things You Need to Do BEFORE You Start Homesteading

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So many of us dream about being able to have home grown vegetables on our dinner plates and running around in open green pastures with adorable baby goats hoping everywhere. That’s the homesteading dream right? While I wouldn’t say homesteading is popular, it has gotten quite the boost in popularity over the last few years. Many families are spending less money at the grocery store and opting for healthier food they can grow right in their back yard.  Unfortunately, contrary to what you see in Instagram or Pinterest, the homesteading life is not glamorous. In fact if you are not planning on having chicken poop on you in some fashion at least 5 days per week, than you haven’t planned correctly.

While Homesteading might not be glamorous, it can be the most rewarding decision you ever make. I know for me, knowing exactly where my food comes from is an amazing feeling! Whether you want to just make a few changes to live more sustainably or you want to jump head first into your homesteading dreams, there are a few things you should consider BEFORE you start homesteading.

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