For more than a decade, I have navigated life with chronic illness, drawing strength from my unwavering faith and a deep love for homemaking and homesteading. Despite the challenges of fibromyalgia and spinal degeneration, I find joy and fulfillment in tending to the land and caring for my family.

Financial unity in marriage is a biblical concept that emphasizes oneness and teamwork. Combining finances fosters transparency, trust, and shared decision-making, strengthening the bond between partners and creating a harmonious foundation for a thriving marriage.

A few years ago, my husband and I made the decision to drop down to a single income so that I could stay home and raise our children. It was a calling I felt deeply in my heart, and though it came with its challenges, we have found ways to not only make it work but also thrive financially.

We all know that keeping a clean and well-maintained chicken coop is essential for the health and happiness of your feathered friends. Sometimes the organization or process can be daunting if you’re not equipped for the task, so I hope to be able to help walk you through the process.

Managing broody hens can involve segregating them, promoting airflow, using frozen water bottles, removing eggs promptly, and blocking nesting boxes. The effectiveness of these techniques may vary. Segregating hens provides a break from nesting, but some may return to broodiness. It's important to observe the flock and adjust accordingly for a balanced approach.

A covered chicken run offers predator protection, disease prevention, cleaner eggs, weather protection, and improved chicken welfare. A sheet metal roof can facilitate efficient rainwater collection, while collecting water from home roof shingles may pose contamination and health risks.

I get asked all the time how I get such clean eggs from my chicken coop. Most people who ask me, have their own chickens and they are battling constant dirty eggs. Don’t despair as I will explain how to train new chicks and those already established hens!

I only ever wanted clean, healthy chickens and eggs. There are several reasons why it's important to avoid having food and water inside the coop, to achieve this!

Becoming a keeper of chickens can seem overwhelming. Below are four simple reasons that may sway your decision if you’re on the fence.

I just recently discovered sourdough after watching a few videos on bread making. I was curious but kind of non-committal, so I ended up ordering some 223-year-old sourdough from eBay…

Growing and harvesting your own herbs is really simple too and I’ve broken down several methods to give you the motivation needed to do it yourself!

Water glassing eggs is a preservation method that involves submerging fresh, unwashed eggs in a solution of pickling lime and water. This technique has been used for centuries to extend the shelf life of eggs, especially during times when chickens lay fewer eggs, such as in the fall and winter months.

Wait on the lawn mowing until you learn about these four very common early spring plants. They are powerhouses for your immune system, and great to harvest and preserve into salves, tinctures, and powders for later use.

In 2021 I stumbled upon back to Eden gardening, which is a revolutionary approach to gardening that has gained popularity in recent years.

Dehydrating orange slices can be a great way to add flavor to hot tea and boost your immune system. It is also a cost-effective way to preserve oranges for longer storage.

We all know shopping can be a daunting task, especially when you're on a tight budget. However, if you're smart about it and pay attention to sale ads, you can save a ton of money!

As many of us begin to wrap up the process of starting our seeds this year, germination will be taking place and very soon we will begin to transplant our seedlings to bigger homes.

We have all noticed change; the question is what action do you need to take now to avoid food insecurity issues that are threatening our nation?

As we move into 2023, we are quickly approaching gardening season, and many of us are beginning to start some seeds indoors.

With the recent events in Ohio unfolding over the past few weeks, it has become more evident than ever that we need to take control of our lives through preparedness. From the lack of response from governmental agencies (top to bottom) to the outpouring of social media posts seeking assistance, the governmental bureaucracies and slow movement to address the situation are alarming.