Category: Fun
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What’s Going On With My Chickens?!
For the last 2 years, our meat birds have been dismally small. This year has been even worse than last year. I got so frustrated last weekend when I went to process chickens, that after the first 4 were ready to gut, I told my husband to put the rest of them back. No more…
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Embracing the Suck
It’s winter, y’all. Like, really winter. Not just according to the calendar, but according to the thermometer. I know all you Yankees–which to us Texans is anyone north of the Red River–are laughing your socks off at me right now. I know y’all are used to sub-zero temps, lake effect snow a la straight off of the Great Lakes,…
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Winter Storm Survival–Week 10
This is it! The final week of our 10-week series! And this week, we talk about entertainment! If the power goes out for an extended amount of time, and you are stranded at home, I have already taught you how to stay warm, hydrated, and full. But at some point, you’re going to get just plain bored. Or, get so…
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How to Start Homesteading in 5 Easy Steps
I had a friend ask me not too long ago if I considered myself a homesteader. Knowing this particular friend, I, of course, had to ask more questions before answering her seemingly-innocent question! It turns out that she and her husband began watching a show called “Homestead Rescue”. My husband’s and my interest was piqued. …
Boots and Roots 