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When we were buying rural land , we were excited—like most new homesteaders. It was our shot at freedom, space, and building something real. What we didn’t realize was how wildly different buying rural property is compared to buying in town. There are things you don’t think to look for—until it’s too late. We thought…
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Texas Cottage Food Law: A Game-Changer for Homesteaders and Entrepreneurs Texas homesteaders and budding entrepreneurs, get ready for a major win! Governor Greg Abbott recently signed SB 541, the Texas Food Freedom Act, delivering groundbreaking updates to the Texas Cottage Food Law, effective September 1, 2025. This article dives into the exciting changes, from expanded…
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It’s a clever way to stretch your harvest, and the flavor—sweet, sour, and spiced—surprised us in the best way.
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We committed to keeping full 2025 Chicken Hatch Statistics—and you’ll find the running tally below. We’ll update this page after each hatch so you can follow along. We began hatching during our first year with modest numbers. But in February 2025, we scored a great deal on a Brinsea Ovation 56 EX incubator at Chewy,…
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Where to Start? Have you wondered how to start homesteading? When we made the jump from suburban renter to rural owner- we didn’t know what to expect. We had no experience growing food, raising animals other than a dog, or building fences and coops; but we figured it out. If that’s where you are, this…
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Brinsea Ovation 56 EX Review + a feature you didn’t know it has.
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Starting a homestead is thrilling but full of surprises. As new homesteaders, we made plenty of beginner homesteading mistakes that cost us time, money, and sanity. From power outages to an out-of-control flock, here are 6 Beginner Mistakes that we made—plus tips to help you avoid them. Let’s dive in and set your homestead up…
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When I started canning, it wasn’t just about savoring summer’s ripe tomatoes in the dead of winter—though that’s a delicious perk! My goal was to boost food storage for my family and offer something new at our Farmers Market stall. Customers often asked, “What else do you have?” and I knew it was time to…