Is there anything more luxurious in the bath than a skin-soothing bar of homemade honey and oatmeal soap? Nope! Made with oats, honey, and a dash of tea tree oil, this soap is a miracle for dry, itchy, and irritated skin. Winter dryness or just for relaxation and daily skincare, this soap is just the … Read more
Everybody knows that cows are herbivores, right? And that an herbivorous animal is one that eats solely plant matter… They don’t eat mostly plant matter and a little animal protein: they eat only plants. Simple enough, but when you stop to consider the various types of feed and other foods that are sometimes given to … Read more
If you’ve owned chickens for any length of time, you already know that these plucky birds are eating machines. Food, truly, seems to be the only thing that motivates them. But feeding them is a lot easier in warm weather. With cold weather comes challenges… For example, chickens won’t be able to peck and scratch … Read more
It’s no secret that both wild and domestic rabbits alike enjoy eating various fruits and vegetables when they get the chance. Aside from giving them well-rounded nutrition, it also breaks up the monotony of just eating grass or hay around the clock! But as any seasoned owner will tell you, not all veggies are good … Read more
There’s hardly anything that feels nicer on your skin, or is better for it, than real soap made with real ingredients. And by real, I mean things that didn’t get picked at random out of a chemistry textbook; things that are drying, irritating, and just all-around harmful. Instead, real soap, the good stuff, contains things … Read more
There’s hardly anything on Earth that is more delicious, delectable, satisfying, and indulgent than smoked meat. It takes what would otherwise be an ordinary, or even extraordinary, cut and elevates it to something that is truly transcendent. It’s always worth it, but if there is one downside it is that smoking tends to be the … Read more
If you’re just getting started with soap making at home, or you want to try the most nourishing and gentlest soap ever, you’ve got to try Castile soap. Made from olive oil, lye and water, and nothing else, this soap is incredibly pure, super soft and a cinch to make even for beginners. Is a … Read more
Marseille soap is renowned around the world for its extraordinary quality: it is an excellent and versatile cleanser for personal care, laundry, dishes and anything else that you might use soap for, and is also gentle and nourishing. That’s because this uses only the finest ingredients sourced in France, including Mediterranean seawater. Marseille soap is … Read more
Christmas time is always the right time to bring out your most cherished and beloved recipes. This counts double for the sweets! You’ll never go wrong with a good jam around Christmas: it works as a topping, an accent, and an ingredient unto itself, and you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, and Christmas dinner! … Read more
I’ve been moving away from over-the-counter chemical-laden cleaners in my home for years, and increasingly I’m doing the same for products to help my animals. And I’ll level with you: the safe, organic alternatives are just too expensive! Luckily, some time back, I stumbled across the Fresh Eggs Daily blog and found this simple, natural … Read more
If you’ve ever seen bees flying around your yard before, you’ve probably thought that there has to be a hive somewhere nearby. Most of the time you’d be right, but not always! Turns out there might not be a hive anywhere close by, and the bees are commuting to do their work just like you … Read more
Goats can be one of the most challenging livestock species to keep, but they can also be one of the most rewarding: They are affordable, don’t need a ton of space, and can produce lots and lots of milk and meat to keep your fridge full and your freezer loaded. This is reason enough to … Read more
Pigs are some of the most popular animals raised for meat around the world. A fixture of factory-level farming, there are an increasing number of homesteaders and small farm operations that have taken to raising them, and also in a free-range setting. Free-range pigs tend to be happier and healthier, and yield pork of far … Read more
You know, we didn’t always have air fresheners. Those little cans of spray fragrance that are so ubiquitous might be convenient, but they are expensive, harmful to the environment, and as far as I’m concerned, creepy. Almost all of them smell like what they are: laboratory imitations of actual, real things. I don’t even want … Read more
No insect is as unwelcome in your home as a common housefly: nasty, germ-spreading, and annoying! Like all insects, they have their part to play in nature, but they need to play it outside and not in your living space. It goes without saying you’ll want to get rid of them, and in this article, … Read more
If you’re just getting started with keeping chickens, choosing the right breed is very important. Your birds must be able to meet your goals, yes, but they should also have an amenable temperament, be in good health, and just as importantly, make you proud to own them! If you have your heart set on a … Read more