Are you making resolutions? Many of us are and resolutions can be hard to stick to. Is there something you’ve struggled with the last year? Do you want to lose weight and exercise more? Budgeting and Saving money tend to…
I’m on a quest to live the simple life (with chickens). For some, this means adopting a minimalism or self-sufficiency lifestyle and for others, it’s cutting back or reducing their possessions. When I turned 50 last year, I decided I…
A lot of people this time of year become anxious about keeping their chickens warm in Winter. I am no exception, I worry about everything including the weather. Generally, chickens do not need supplemental heat. They will puff up, trapping…
Backyard chickens make great pets. My husband had wanted chickens for years and he finally convinced me. They are pretty easy to take care of; however, there are a few things I wished I knew before owning backyard chickens. Make…
I’ve started to write this post several times but have stopped each time. However, I’m compelled to finish it today. I lost my best friend on May 18, 2017, to suicide. It was hands down, the absolute worst day of my…
Our chickens are molting. If you are new to raising chickens, this can be quite worrisome. Molting is when chickens lose their feathers replacing them with new feathers. With a hard molt, some chickens will look sickly and bald. When…
I’m not much of a cook. I’d say I’m more of a baker and that’s stretching it. For the last 6 months, my kids started coming over once a week for family dinner, so I’ve been trying different recipes, some…
Now that you’ve set up your budget. Have you identified areas where you can save money? It’s suggested to have three months of income in savings. If you didn’t read my previous blog on Building a Nest Egg, you can…