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Rainy days but lots of Graditude

We start with a rainy day but the truth is we have a lot to be grateful for, and I spend some time talking about what I believe is the most essential part of life. https://youtu.be/wvgesbXvqVs

5 Life Lessons of Homesteading

We have been doing this for a while now, and while we are far from experts, I think we have learned a few things along the way that I think were important to share. https://youtu.be/OwcE_gp4WZA

The Tale of Two Piglets

For a while now we have been working on finding a boar (male pig) that we could mate with our current female. I have gone back and forth about trying to find a boar to mate with her, or just trying to find a new breeding pair. Trying to find a breeding pair is difficultContinueContinue reading “The Tale of Two Piglets”

Home grown Bacon for Breakfast

Today, the pigs that we got last spring have completed their journey from farm to table, and we take one more step toward self-sufficiency. https://youtu.be/tmIpo7B4W5I

Collecting Trees for The Cabin Build

Last night we went out to our woods and worked on the “secret project” despite still getting over the cold our household has been suffering from. Was it the best idea, maybe not, but it felt good to get outside. Just as a side note, still not a lumber jack, but much better at choppingContinueContinue reading “Collecting Trees for The Cabin Build”

Somethings are Easier When you Don’t have Help

There are those things on the homestead, that you really need extra hands, and kids are very often good at being those extra hands. But there are times when their help is not as helpful as it could be. https://youtu.be/cupSgEjf-aM

Pumpkin Fling

As our pumpkins from Halloween have aged we have been trying to find creative ways to get them to the animals. https://youtu.be/obN3TpaRMp8

WE HAVE THE PIT

Thanksgiving is coming and we have a plan. A pig in a pit. It is our first time trying this so we are a little excited. This short little video is just sharing where we are thus far. https://youtu.be/En4pKJXpBo8

P(b)ig Mistake

Sometimes my own stupidity astounds me.

Primitive / Survival Bow Built

Last week I had a little extra time and I was inspired so I decided to see if I could build a survival bow with just a hatchet. https://youtu.be/VekONtObIFk