How We Use Charcoal At Our Homestead

How We Use Charcoal At Our Homestead

Activated charcoal is one of those marvelous substances that is so often overlooked.  But on our homestead, we use it quite frequently for everything from upset stomachs to bee stings. In this video, Lisa will demonstrate the 3 methods that we use for applying...
Home Remedies for Insect Bites

Home Remedies for Insect Bites

Just about the time we start REALLY enjoying the beautiful summer-like weather in late spring, those tiny little vampires arrive--Mosquitos. Each spring, just before they arrive, Nick and I always seem to have the same conversation: "Hey, the mosquitos aren't here...
Perfect Homemade Hash Browns

Perfect Homemade Hash Browns

Hash browns have always been one of my favorites… but I could never get my homemade ones to turn out right. They were usually always too gummy which would mean that I’d end up burning them. So out of desperation, I’d spend a lot of time carefully cutting them up into...
Naturally Balance Your Hormones

Naturally Balance Your Hormones

Hormones. Doesn’t it make the hair on the back of your neck stand up (especially for you fellas that live with us ladies)? Hormones can be really frustrating and a huge blessing also (when they are balanced properly). And I’m sure you’re all familiar with the saying,...
Pancakes for a Hungry Homestead

Pancakes for a Hungry Homestead

I'm not the greatest cook... honestly, when I first got married my poor husband put up with quite a bit of terrible food. But learning how to make very tasty, healthy home cooking became a passion of mine. Pancakes were no exception. I wanted pancakes... and not just...