Kinder Goats – The Best Goats You’ve Never Heard Of
Have you ever heard of Kinder goats? Most folks have not, and that is a true shame. This small dual purpose goat breed has a lot to offer self-reliant families on homesteads both large and […]
Articles by Tara Dodrill
How to Build a Waldorf Village for Under $30
Making your own toys is not only a great cost saver, but such a fulfilling project. As homesteaders already know, there is just nothing like giving or receiving a handmade gift that was diligently worked […]
How to DIY a Bathroom Vanity Out of Reclaimed Wood
Building a bathroom vanity out of barnwood and making a sink from a galvanized tub yourself can turn out just like the ones showcased on Pinterest. The only cost we had in our new bathroom […]
Pygmy Goats – A Great Livestock Choice for Homesteads of Any Size
Pygmy goats are a miniature breed that is closely related to the Nigerian Dwarf goat. In fact, when this small stature meat goat arrived in the United States, it took quite a while for zookeepers […]
DIY Natural Make-Up – Liquid Foundation and Face Powder
DIY natural makeup recipes abound on the internet. Some most definitely work better that others. When I first began researching homemade natural cosmetics I quickly noticed many of them had ingredients that were either really […]
The 7 Best Ways To Store Potatoes On The Homestead
Potatoes have been a staple crop for centuries. Thankfully, they are an inexpensive and easy to grow vegetables that consistently produces a bumper crop. But, storing the potatoes so they do not rot and are […]
84 Things Sheep Can Eat and 50 Things They Cannot
Sheep are a very self-sufficient type of livestock to have on the homestead, and, like goats, they are excellent browsers. Even though sheep can eat a wide variety of hay, grass, and human food, there […]
Natural Kitchen Cleaner With Witch Hazel Recipe
This DIY low-tox all purpose kitchen cleaner is designed for use on natural stone surfaces to avoid potential scratching of the surface by using either baking soda or borax. This all natural multi-purpose kitchen cleaner […]
The 14 Best Rooster Breeds to Choose From
Roosters are a necessary evil on the homestead. Yes, I am classifying them as evil – I wouldn’t have a few months ago, but this last rowdy row was sentenced to the freezer early because […]
Nigerian Dwarf Goats – Everything You Need To Know
Nigerian dwarf goats are an ideal livestock to keep on homesteads both large and small. A small stature or “mini goat” of this type can even be kept on a suburban homestead, using a dog […]
9 DIY Learning Games That Are Cheap to Make
Making your own learning games and resources does not need to be a parent only activity. Infusing the children into the process will not only teach the reward of hard work and the sense of […]
DIY Natural Kitchen Cutting Board Sanitizer
Sanitizing your kitchen cutting board is a must to prevent bacteria from forming, and making your family ill. Using chemical laden commercially manufactured cutting board sanitizers could defeat your family’s health goals, and cost a […]
30 Cream of Tartar Uses That Will Surprise You
Cream of tartar is just something you put on fish, right? Oh, heck no. There are a plethora of uses for the little white powder both around the house, and as part of natural home […]
Homemade Kitchen Cleaner with Baking Soda
If you don’t want to use Borax in your DIY kitchen cleaners, an alternative is to use baking soda. You will have to use some liquid dishwasher detergent, but Blue Dawn is one of the […]
DIY Natural All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner with Borax
This DIY kitchen cleaner uses Borax, and it can be used as a deep cleaning agent for scouring away not only germs, but grease residue. If any residue remains after scrubbing, use a cloth lightly […]
DIY Flannel Board and Felt Learning Activities for Kids
Flannel boards (or felt boards, if you prefer) are low tech learning aids that are rarely used in school classrooms anymore, but they used to be a staple in elementary schools and Sunday school classrooms. […]