Mr. Houseful and I went out for a night on the town to see a stage play of an old holiday favorite of so many, It’s A Wonderful Life. I’m going to go ahead and confess something (again) right now. I ... Read More about It’s A Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago! is the Christmas Tradition We Need
How to Keep Your Chicken Water from Freezing
It seems to be a no-duh sentiment, but when you live in a place like Chicago, keeping the water for your chickens and other livestock from freezing can be a study in patience. Here are some ideas and ... Read More about How to Keep Your Chicken Water from Freezing
10 Effective Tips for Wintering Your Chicken Coop
As the winter season approaches, you might note that the productivity of your chicken goes down a notch. There could be various factors in play here but cold is the common one. Chickens are hardy ... Read More about 10 Effective Tips for Wintering Your Chicken Coop
7 Best National Park Vacation Destinations
This post may contain affiliate links We love family vacations that include amazing landmarks, and these 7 Best National Park Vacation Destinations are on our must-see list. Not only are they ... Read More about 7 Best National Park Vacation Destinations
Homestead Blog Hop 263
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! WINTER IS COMING and we will have garlic next spring! We finally got our garlic varieties down on the farm for the first time since starting in 2016, and it's ... Read More about Homestead Blog Hop 263
Indiana Dunes National Park 3-Dune Challenge
Never have I ever thought of myself as an adventure traveler. Ever. But it seems that this third portion of the year is pushing me beyond my comfort zone and making an adventurer out of me. Between ... Read More about Indiana Dunes National Park 3-Dune Challenge