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How To Make Mittens Out Of An Old Sweater

November 13, 2018 by Maat

How To Make Mittens Out Of An Old Sweater

When my husband shrank one of my cashmere sweaters, I decided to use an old sweater mitten pattern to breathe new life into an item of clothing I would otherwise have to discard.   During winters on our homestead, the winds can get pretty chilly, particularly from the North, and a good, sturdy set of… Read Full Article

Filed Under: Homestead Hacks, Sustainable Living Tagged With: diy, diy project, homestead hacks, homestead skills

5 Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Ideas You Need For Your Kitchen

August 10, 2018 by Pampered Chicken Mama

5 Vintage Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Ideas You Need For Your Kitchen

I’ll admit it, I’m a sucker for farmhouse home décor.    So each week I’m going to share some of my favorite farmhouse décor ideas with you that I find!   This week I found so many cute decorations that would be perfect for a family/friend gathering! From canisters, to cake trays, to bar stools,… Read Full Article

Filed Under: Farmhouse Decor Tagged With: farmhouse decor, homestead hacks, pie

How To Keep Outside Cats Warm In The Winter

December 13, 2017 by Maat

How To Keep Outside Cats Warm In The Winter

As temperatures continue to drop on the farm, I’ve gotten more worried about our cat, Boss, who is an indoor/outdoor kitty. So, I’ve been researching how to keep outside cats warm in the winter so I can make sure he’s around for years.   Boss is one of our mousers, and in addition to being… Read Full Article

Filed Under: Homestead Hacks Tagged With: cats, homestead hacks, late winter, off grid, off grid living, warm blanket, winter

How To Install A Wood Stove For Beginners

December 11, 2017 by Maat

How To Install A Wood Stove For Beginners

Ever since we moved to our farm, learning how to install a wood stove has been on the bucket list.   It’s not just that a wood stove screams homesteading, but it’s also about saving money, using the resources around us (we have 5 acres of woods), and, frankly, not buying propane for our central… Read Full Article

Filed Under: Homestead Hacks, Sustainable Living Tagged With: homestead hacks, off grid, off grid living, sustainable, sustainable energy, sustainable living, wood ash, woodstove

DIY Refurbished Nightstand You Can Make For $14

November 21, 2017 by Maat

DIY Refurbished Nightstand You Can Make For $14

My friends, we’re stretching our wings here and, boy, do we have some treats in store for you. You’re going to love how easy it is for you to replicate this super stylish DIY refurbished nightstand.   Say what? Since when do we talk about DIY projects on this website?   Well, here’s the thing.… Read Full Article

Filed Under: DIY, Sustainable Living Tagged With: diy, diy projects, furniture, homestead hacks

Do Eggs Go Bad? How Long Do Eggs Last? Here’s What You Need To Know!

September 25, 2017 by Maat

Do Eggs Go Bad? How Long Do Eggs Last? Here’s What You Need To Know!

We all know fresh eggs are best, but what about whether they spoil? Do eggs go bad? Can eggs go bad?? How long do eggs last??    Yes, eggs can go bad, but do you know WHEN do eggs go bad or how long do eggs last? In this article, I answer all these questions.  … Read Full Article

Filed Under: Chickens, Homestead Hacks, Sustainable Living Tagged With: albumen, bloom, egg float test, eggs, fresh egg float test, homestead hacks, yolk

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  • Well, whatever plague my daughter has had this week (She had to go to the doctor for the 3rd time in 2 weeks yesterday), I've now got it too. I couldn't even get up last night to put my ducks away - Larry had to do it.
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Honestly, as long as they get fed, I'm pretty sure my ducks are fine not seeing me for a day.
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If ever there was a case for homeschooling (which I'm not patient enough to do), the 3 billion communicable diseases children pick up at school is it.
  • We've been restocking my Amazon store this week (link in profile), which is a bit of an overwhelming process. So, I'm having a hard time remembering what day it is - I thought it was Saturday for some reason!
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The chickens enjoyed a whole day without rain - they played outside, fought with the ducks, flew up on their swings, and more.
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It was also warm yesterday, which gave them more reason to be joyful. If it's warm out again today, I might try to get some good photos of my bantam cochin hen wearing her tutu.
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I've said it once, and I'll say it again - I love this breed because they're like the toy poodles of the backyard chicken world. I can't wait until May when my chicks arrive! I want a whole flock of bantam cochins!
  • It poured here AGAIN. I slept through it, but apparently, the wind blew from one direction while the rain blew from another.
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And all my pastures are under water for the 3 millionth time this winter. What a mess!
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The ducks are happy though - the wind yesterday blew open their run, and they had a fine time running around the farm, playing in all the water.
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Ducks are DEVOTED to their water - if they don't have enough in their pool, I hear all about it. They want to speak to my manager! LOL!
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I've kind of been able to count them - they move around faster than ants and they go EVERYWHERE like cats. Mix that with my poor vision, and it makes counting kind of hard.
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If I counted correctly, we have 7 duck hens - and they should be all laying soon! I can't wait to get a ton of duck eggs every day!
  • We've added several new mugs and tumblers to our shop this week. I'm excited because this is a project we've had in the works for a while!
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I think the backyard chicken life should be celebrated. Chickens are such wonderful pets!
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I love taking these mugs with me to the coop (filled with hot chocolate since I can't drink coffee) and spending some quiet time with my flock before the day really begins!
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Featured: "Life Is Better On The Farm" mug. Link in profile.
  • I have a love /hate relationship with this tiny rooster. He's all of 3 inches high but loves to attack my feet. I seriously have no idea why.
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He's a rescue and I'm pretty sure the reason I got him is because, to someone not experienced with chickens, he can be scary.
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But I wear boots in my coop all the time. So, he's essentially a mosquito. It's pretty cute.
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Sometimes he wanders off and I have to catch him. He doesn't like that, and protests loudly. But he doesn't attack me. He just squaks loudly.
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But when I have a treat? He's my best friend. What a character!

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