Blustery day

Blustery day

It was a little windy today!  But the chickens were thrilled to get out to forage in the warm sunshine.  It was pretty entertaining to watch them fight the fierce winds.

Sugaring Time

I’m sure we aren’t unusual in our experience of reading the Little House books and wanting to try all of the fun things that the Ingalls family did!  When we read “Little House on the Prairie” a couple years ago, Bella was determined to try her...

February on the Homestead

Remember when there were leaves on the trees and the soil was warm?  These February days seem to drag on, the warm sunshine a distant memory.  One of my favorite things about living closer to the land is that winter seems to have more purpose.  We need a break for the...