Dandelion salve2년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in homesteadingDandelion salveThey were everywhere so I might as well use them. When I first started my new venture back in 2015 I had decided I…
Only God himself knew what he had in store for us......2년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in lifeOnly God himself knew what he had in store for us......God has away of putting ideas into our lives before they even make sense to us. About a year ago I got up one morning…
Living with an addiction is an illness not a choice2년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in familyLiving with an addiction is an illness not a choiceUntil an addiction affected a family member that I love very much I always thought that addiction was something you…
Thanskgiving its origin and what it means to me3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in thanksgivingThanskgiving its origin and what it means to meHello again. Since its the spirit of Thanksgiving I wanted to say thank you to all of you who has supported me through…
Whew what a summer3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in familyWhew what a summerI'm finally back. This summer has been a long, hard, extremely tiring one but also a very gratifying one. As you have…
A childs innocence can remind you how great life really is3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in lifeA childs innocence can remind you how great life really isThe other day I was watching my grandson play with his toys happy as can be. The concentration as he tried to…
Gratitude challenge 2 : Family makes it all worth it3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in 7daypositivechallengeGratitude challenge 2 : Family makes it all worth itOn Friday I was called by my son Joey to ask if we could meet me in the city Sunday for a visit. Now this is a rare…
Gratitude Challenge One:Glad my kids keep me young3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in 7daypositivitychallengeGratitude Challenge One:Glad my kids keep me youngI've just been nominated for the gratitude challenge. This should be very easy for me because I am usually an…
When homeschooling you always need to remember the social aspect of it all3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in educationWhen homeschooling you always need to remember the social aspect of it allMany times throughout the year the school I home school through school learning days. This consists sometimes of…
Sustainable life what is it to me3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in selfsustainabilitySustainable life what is it to meLately I have been reading alot about being self sustained. In almost every article I have read I take little bits…
The other day someone asked me if I thought chickens were smart3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in chickensThe other day someone asked me if I thought chickens were smartMy answer to that question was yes smarter than we give them credit for. First of all even when the sun is not out…
ResteemedGratitude Challenge TWO: Grateful for Hope3년 전 by homesteadinmama49 in 7daypositivitychallengeGratitude Challenge TWO: Grateful for HopeGrateful for hope that what is, isn't always what will be One of the harshest realities on the homestead is that…
Having to call the vet for your horses for the first time is a little scary3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in educationHaving to call the vet for your horses for the first time is a little scaryNow don't get me wrong my vet comes out every year floats my horses teeth and gives them their shots but this time it…
Social Services is not always against us3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in familyprotectionSocial Services is not always against usI have extreme mixed feelings about social services sometimes good and sometimes bad. I totally understand the hate to…
So glad we have such a protective dog3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in chickensSo glad we have such a protective dogThis morning I awoke to find my beautiful precious rooster named Hey Hey missing his beautiful tail feathers but the…
All is well when the simplicitys of life make you happy3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in homesteadAll is well when the simplicitys of life make you happyToday is an amazing day on the homestead. The sun is shining and with extreme warmth for a change. Days like today…
ResteemedWant to Bring Cash Flow and Profits to your Homestead? Give Goats a chance!!!3년 전 by bowentroyer71 in homesteadingWant to Bring Cash Flow and Profits to your Homestead? Give Goats a chance!!!Living on a homestead is a dream that many of us have. One thing that I feel holds many people back from jumping into…
ResteemedHomesteading - Best Hogs on the Homestead?3년 전 by liberyworms59 in homesteadingHomesteading - Best Hogs on the Homestead?Do you have hogs on your homestead? What is your favorite breed? There is a lot of misunderstand of hogs. Lots of…
I have finally decided on how I am going to write my blog3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in homesteadI have finally decided on how I am going to write my blogI haven't written for quite a while because I have been a little stuck in my thoughts. I guess that's what you call…
Finished foyer and hallway3년 전 by jolly-homestead60 in diyFinished foyer and hallwayWow what paint and trim can do. Here is what we have done so far in our house. At first when we first started painting…