The Case for Natural Herbal Remedies: A Return to Root Causes

How I Woke Up Let me give you a little background on how I found myself diving headfirst into herbalism. I have been in the medical field since I joined the Air Force in 2001 as a clinical laboratory scientist. However, 14 years ago, my aunt, who was the only …

Why We’re Tossing Chickens and Embracing Rabbits and Ducks

Hello, friends! 🌼 We’re excited to share some buzzing news from our little corner of homestead living — we’re making the switch from chickens to rabbits and ducks! Why, you ask? Well, it’s a fantastic opportunity to improve our gardening efforts while embracing a more diverse and dynamic homesteading experience. …

First Aid Salves (Better than Neosporin!)

Yes! I SAID IT! BETTER! In a world that often turns to quick fixes and synthetic solutions, there’s something profoundly refreshing about returning to nature for our health needs. The healing properties of herbs have been valued for centuries, and one of the most potent combinations can be found right …

The (Perfect) Basic Overnight Sourdough Bread Recipe

A wonderfully delicious sourdough artisan bread for beginners! Keep following our blog for more recipes in this area! And check out our sourdough starter to begin your sourdough journey. …

How to Rehydrate Dehydrated Sourdough Starter

We LOVE sourdough bread in our home, so much so, that its all I make in different variations and are excited to share our exact same starter with you! Now that you have rehydrated your starter, you are ready to make bread! Our favorite recipe is here. It is a …

Hello world!

Welcome to our homesteading blog! We are hoping that some of our experiences might help you with your homestead. Hi! We are Josh and Alicia, both military veterans living out our dream of homesteading. If you would like to learn more about us and our family, click here. So, let …