A Simple Guide to Foraging and Using Fall Herbs in Your Kitchen
Discover how to forage and use fresh fall herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage to add cozy, seasonal flavors to your kitchen. A simple, heartfelt guide for embracing autumn’s gifts.
Homesteading
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Fall Harvest Recipe Guide: Cozy Recipes for Seasonal Produce
Discover cozy fall harvest recipes using seasonal produce. From pumpkins and squash to apples and root vegetables, find easy ideas for soups, salads, baked goods, and more.
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Chickens Molting in Late Summer: What’s Happening with My Feathered Girls?
Learn all about chickens molting in late summer—why your hens lose feathers, what to expect, and how to care for your flock during this natural transition.
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Why Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs — 7 Things to Check This Summer
Wondering why your chickens stopped laying eggs in late summer? Learn the 7 most common reasons for an egg production drop and how to fix it.
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How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Sweltering Summer Heat
Learn practical and natural ways to keep your backyard chickens cool during extreme summer heat. These tips are perfect for Midwest heatwaves and August temperatures.
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Easy Homemade Water Kefir: Delicious Fermented Probiotic Soda in 2 Days
Learn how to make easy homemade water kefir—a fizzy, probiotic-rich drink that’s dairy-free, vegan, and great for gut health. Perfect for beginners!
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Building A New Chicken Coop From Salvaged Materials
Spring is here and it is time for my girls to make the big move to Our Manor. This means that we needed to build another chicken coop for them to live in. This would be a temporary structure because we plan on building another coop later in our renovation project. Coops can be expensive and we are on a strict budget. In this post, I’ll show you how we built the new coop using salvaged materials.
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How To Save Money With Raw Dairy
In this post, I will show you how to save money simply by trading in store bought dairy and opting for made from scratch raw dairy products. In doing so, you will help heal your gut and save money in the process.
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How To Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winterizing your coop and preparing your chickens for the colder weather is an important part of backyard husbandry. Utilizing these simple tips and tricks will ensure that your flock stays warm, healthy, and comfortable during the Winter months.
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Made From Scratch Crunchy Granola
This made from scratch granola recipe checks all of the boxes and makes an excellent choice for your morning routine. It is easy to make, nutritionally dense, and a very satiating meal even your kids will love!
