In this series of posts called "The Dirt", we highlight some of our favorite homesteading products. In our first edition, we reviewed our favorite wood splitting tool, the Chopper1 Axe®. In this edition, we will look at another homesteading essential, the…
It is probably evident from the fact that I haven't done any posts in the last 18 months, but for a variety of reasons, life has been more than a little hectic around here lately. For me, a lot of it came to…
As we embark on a new year, our minds are filled with the possibilities of what might lie ahead for us. What we want to accomplish. What we want to do to make our lives better for ourselves and our…
In a previous post, we talked about how important it was for us to learn to go with the flow and follow our hearts when faced with changes in our plans. Our experience with our trip to Philly for a Zac Brown Band concert was a good example…
In a recent post, we talked about some things that we were doing to make the most use of our limited and imperfect property. One of these things was the use of "contour beds" as a way to control erosion,…
We've noticed that some of the best times that we have had together as a couple and as a family have occurred when something unexpected happens and we end up taking life on the fly. On two occasions recently, these wonderful moments happened under what could have been very stressful…
Happy Independence Day!! On this holiday, I am thankful for many things. Thankful for the freedoms that I enjoy in my life; to live the way that I choose to, and to express my opinions openly (including through this blog). Thankful…
For the last few years, Maria's parents had been toying with the idea of moving from their home in western PA. While they had lived in their house for almost 30 years, had raised their family there, and still had a lot of extended…
We have found that one of the most important mindsets of a self-sufficient lifestyle is the ability to make decisions about your life in a very independent way, allowing yourself to follow our heart and your soul rather than doing…
While we normally only post once every weekend (and will still do so this week), we were sent something cool that we thought we would share quickly. Consider this a micro-blog, or the closest thing to a "Tweet" that you are likely to see from us…