Welcome!

Welcome to the neighborhood! Sit back and pour a cup of coffee and read a few homestead letters I wrote, for you, on how to do a lot, on a little land and be prepared, just in case.

Daily Steps

Preparedness doesn’t need to be overwhelming when broken down into small, daily activities. Get started in the Daily Steps.

What’s New

Good Bye, Good Girl

Good Bye, Good Girl

They say a good dog is a freak of nature. Then there is the great dog; that’s a gem. Our valiant livestock guardian died peacefully, beside the goats that she loved.

Killer Roach Bombs

Killer Roach Bombs

There is a simple and effective way to get rid of cockroaches and keep them away, forever. Don’t have roaches or ants? Whip up these killer roach bombs so you never have an invasion.

DIY One Month Supply

DIY One Month Supply

DIY version of a single person, one month, emergency food supply, copying the food list of a well known prepper supply company, but saving $100! See what you need to prepare your family, just in case.
Don’t want to do it yourself? Get pre-made buckets of food, here, too.

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The Incredible Instant Pot

The Incredible Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is truly worth every penny and then some. It replaces many different pans and small appliances and allows you to cook, ferment, crock, steam, and boil all in one pot…Instantly!

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Golden Paste Recipe

Golden Paste Recipe

Golden Paste is a healthy anti-inflammatory supplement that is safe for humans and most animals, alike. Mixing turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper and coconut oil, eating this daily can greatly help with pain and inflammation.

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Pasty Butt In Chicks

Pasty Butt In Chicks

Pasty butt is where poo clings to a chicks vent. It is simply a result of being cold. I am not sure why it happens but that is usually the cause. The chill likely came in transit from hatchery to your home. Cleaning the vent and adjusting the heat source for your birds will take care of pasty butt.

Water The Wild Birds

Water The Wild Birds

Drought affects more than your plants. Birds will become very quiet when a storm is coming or when they are thirsty. Keeping your bird bath full is so important during dry times.

Do You Have A Fussy Pantry?

Do You Have A Fussy Pantry?

I know many of us cook from scratch, which is wonderful. However, there could be a time where you need to just tear a bag open or dig in a can and eat. If you don’t make friends with some canned and prepared foods, you may be very hungry, one day.

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Good Bye, Good Girl

Good Bye, Good Girl

They say a good dog is a freak of nature. Then there is the great dog; that’s a gem. Our valiant livestock guardian died peacefully, beside the goats that she loved.

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Break Up With Big Box Stores

In my quest for American-made, I’ve partnered with a patriot shopping club that offers alternatives to products made overseas. Learn how to vote with your dollars and say goodbye to Walmart and Target. Join the revolution and let’s make America first!