Homemade Products, Stuff You Need To Know »

[18 Aug 2010 ]
An Easy Way To Split Wood

Here’s a cool video on how to make log splitting less of a chore, for those who don’t have a log splitter available to them.

Kitchen Tips, What's Cooking »

[17 Aug 2010 ]
What is Bread Flour and Can I Make My Own?

What’s the difference between bread flour and all purpose flour? Can I substitute all purpose for bread flour? And how can I make my own bread flour? Here are some helpful answers…

Raising Kids »

[16 Aug 2010 ]
Organzing Kids Clothes

Wow. I have a LOT of kids clothes! Since I’ll be keeping them for Xia to grow into, and since we do plan on having more kids, I better get organized!

Kitchen Tips, Natural Home Remedies »

[14 Aug 2010 ]
Help! My Fingers Are On Fire! How To Cure A Jalapeno Pepper Burn

This is one of those lessons you only need to learn once!

Reviews & Giveaways »

[13 Aug 2010 ]
Seventh Generation Giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO SHEILA!!

Preserving Food, What's Cooking »

[12 Aug 2010 ]
How To Can Peaches: My First Ever Attempt

A step-by-step on how to can peaches… and a little more of what NOT to do!

Preserving Food, What's Cooking »

[10 Aug 2010 ]
How Many Peaches Are In A Bushel?

We bought a ton of peaches tonight from a local grower. Actually, we bought a bushel from him. That’s a lot of peaches, but I’d love to get my hands on even more!

Gardening »

[9 Aug 2010 ]
Muscadines and Scuppernongs

Funny names for some delicious fruits!! Ever heard of these guys before??

Preserving Food, Stuff You Need To Know »

[8 Aug 2010 ]
Where To Buy Wheat Berries For Long Term Food Storage

Now that you know what wheat berries are, and how to use them, it’s time to go out and buy some so that you can make your own fresh flour at home! Here’s where to go to find wheat in your area.

Chickens, Livestock »

[6 Aug 2010 ]
How To Clip A Rooster’s Spurs

When Dirty Wilson decided he was going to get ugly, and attacked my little Ty man putting a nice hole in his arm, it was time to give the rooster’s spurs a good trim.
The hardest part is catching the roo. Once you’ve got him it’s a very simple process. (Pssst, by the way, kids are wonderful at catching chickens!)
We used a pair of goat hoof trimmers, ’cause that was the sharpest thing we had. A good pair of dog nail clippers would work, too. Just make sure that whatever you …

Natural Home Remedies »

[28 Jul 2010 ]
Finally Free From Prilosec OTC (and How To Treat Acid Reflux Naturally)

After five years of taking the little pink pill EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. he is finally free from the bondage that is Prilosec OTC!