Getting a live Christmas tree can add a special touch to your holiday season but it can also end in disaster if you don’t properly take care of your tree. Trust me, you do not want a dry, brittle tree dropping needles for you to step on or worse, becoming The post Keep Your Christmas Tree Fresher Longer appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

We LOVE Giveaways!!!!   This giveaway is sponsored by Mary’s Heirloom Seeds   Mary’s Heirloom Seeds is a “mom and pop” small business created out of a desire to help people become more sustainable and self-sufficient. Their customers know that they are a simple phone call or email away. They The post Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Giveaway appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

  These adorable origami chick bookmarks are fun and easy to make. In fact I might be addicted to making them, which is a good thing because the country kids both love using them. In fact, the oldest country kid who is 13 and turns his teen nose up at The post Origami Chick Bookmark appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

Part of raising chickens is understanding chicken anatomy. While chickens have some of the same body parts we do, they have a lot of interesting parts we don’t! Many of these “parts” play an important role in your chicken’s life and well being. Let’s take a look at some of The post Basic Chicken Anatomy appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

  If you garden, you are most likely a seed hoarder as well. If your not, give it time…. You will end up with a stash of seeds! How do I know? Over the years, I have collected a box full of partially used seed packets because we like trying The post Seed Germination Test – A How To appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

I love a big, fluffy Christmas tree! But when it is big and fluffy, it means you need to have plenty of ornaments to decorate it! Who wants to spend an arm and a leg on ornaments that you put up once a year? Not this girl, oh no. We The post 5 Easy to Make Ornaments appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

I am not an adventurous soul by any means. I used to be, but as I age, I find my greatest happiness comes from just being at home. My neighbor on the other hand is hardly ever home. She is crazy, in a good way. She is planning on going The post To Mackinac Island and Back (36 Crazy Hours!) appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

Providing yummy AND healthy summer time treats can be a chore. But fear not! Our Orange Yogurt Ice Pops not only taste amazing (kid tested!) but with just four natural ingredients, you can rest easy knowing you are providing your family with nature’s goodness! Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice 3/4 The post Orange Yogurt Ice Pops appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

Homemade chocolate pudding is better then anything that comes from a box, but getting rich chocolate flavor and a silky smooth texture requires a few secret tricks. Classic pudding recipes tend to be weak in flavor and watery in texture. Cocoa powder can leave an unpleasant gritty texture. But fear The post Homemade Silky Chocolate Pudding appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more

  Raising poultry, such as chickens and ducks, take a lot of investment in time and care. The last thing anyone wants is to loose a flock member to a predator. But ever Spring and Fall, raptors migrate in great numbers. And while you can build a “better fence” to The post How to Protect Poultry from Hawks appeared first on The (mis)Adventures of a Homesteadin' Mama ..read more