Category Archives: Homesteading

Having FUN While Working

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Our daily lives are filled with many obligations and expectations.  So many so, that it could be easy to forget to enjoy life.  Scott and I are making a conscious … Continue reading

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What a CRAZY Month

Let me just say that although I haven’t had time to blog about it, this place has been hopping!  Although it has been crazy busy, we are absolutely LOVING it!  Here are some of the projects we have been working … Continue reading

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It’s Growing

This “simple” life has been crazy busy, but we are loving it! I have been busy working in the garden and helping my husband whenever he needs me.  His priorities have been fence building/repair and other infrastructure projects. My priority … Continue reading

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Shrub planting and Wild Honey Bees

Moving proved to be quite eventful however life is finally settling into a routine. My grandma kept reminding me of something her dad always said, “If it starts out bad it will end good.”  With that in mind and lots … Continue reading

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Moving Update

We spent an enjoyable two days in Kansas, Sunday and Monday. Then we traveled back to Iowa to finish taking down the fences, cleaning the house and loading the animals and the rest of the household boxes. Our plan was … Continue reading

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