Lisa MatthewsFeb 15, 2016DIY, homesteading, make-it-Monday, quail, Uncategorized
The latest addition to our farm is a group of these little guys. We have been talking about raising quail again, but hadn’t decided when to do so. I had talked to a friend who will be having Jumbo Brown quail this summer about getting some eggs to hatch,...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 9, 2016advice, DIY, goats, homesteading, lifestyle, make-it-Monday, recycle, repurpose, Uncategorized
The newest additions to our farm family include three boer baby goats, 2 bucklings and a doeling. Thanks to Papa and the grandkids, they are now fondly known as Bob, David, and Daffodil. The grandkids named the boys…something to do with...
Lisa MatthewsFeb 1, 2016baking, cooking, DIY, make-it-Monday, pantry staples, Uncategorized
The list of items we are dependent on the grocery store for keeps shrinking. I ran low on confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) while baking this past weekend, so it was the perfect to try making my own. I have read how easy it is to do, but had not...
Lisa MatthewsJan 25, 2016DIY, homesteading, make-it-Monday, rabbits, recycle, repurpose, Uncategorized
We have now had our rabbits for a year. We have raised several babies, and learned many lessons on the best way to care for them. Most recommend that the rabbits be given all the hay they want to eat and limit the amount of pellets the receive to...
