by Lisa Matthews | Feb 9, 2016 | advice, 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...
by Lisa Matthews | Feb 1, 2016 | baking, 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...
by Lisa Matthews | Jan 25, 2016 | DIY, 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...
by Lisa Matthews | Jan 18, 2016 | dishwasher tabs, DIY cleaning products, make-it-Monday, Uncategorized |
I make most of my own cleaning products. This way I know exactly what is in them, and it is much more budget friendly. There are a few staples that I buy that I combine to make everything else. Dishwasher detergent is one of the biggest challenges I...
by Lisa Matthews | Jan 11, 2016 | baking, cooking, make-it-Monday, pantry staples, Uncategorized |
I’m always looking for ways to cut the grocery bill and decrease the number of things I depend on the grocery store for. One of the best and easiest things I’ve found so far is making my own brown sugar. It is so simple and eliminates the need...
