Since being back in Missouri we have seen more options to give back to our neighbors. Today was a great time helping a friend catch and load his calves. As I was helping with the animals, The Artist was

As we are on this journey on our homestead 2.0 we have been getting alot of questions. We would like to start an ongoing series of question and answer. Today were asked if we were scared when we started

What is that old saying "there is gold in them there hills".... Well we certainly found some "gold". When it comes to free resources it is practically money in the bank. While we were

I can't believe that worked!! After weeks of cold amd snow and being shut into the homestead....we made a run for it! I bet it wad atleast 18 tries to get up the driveway, and then a fast and slippery

When it comes to homesteading and gardening there is always talk about composting. We have tried several ways and today we are showing you the latest. Once the chickens arrive, that is where most of the

It's that time of year. Time to start thinking about farmer's markets!! We love to visit markets and support local vendors. Stacie D has made some amazing things over the years, and we love sharing with

Out on walk about with The Inventor, we stopped over at the old homestead. Homestead 1.0. We were checking in to make sure the neighbor was ok during all this cold weather. One thing lead to another and

Building a fire is a basic human need. The ability to warm ourselves and to cook food. It is not always easy, and it takes practice. Today The Dreamer and I are building a fire in the snow. We are clearing

When nature turns your new homestead into a winter wonderland there is only one thing to do....take your Mom and Dad out to your new secret sledding spot. Everyday adventure have lead the kids to some

Now that we are beginning to settle into our new home on our new homestead, there are little things that start to get your attention. One might be that you can actually hang up your car keys versus always

It is sub zero outside and we are back out in it! We need to go check on the new lagoon. With weather like this there is always great risk. Risk of frozen pipes and frozen animals. Not only are we checking

Like any good story you have to set it up. So no crap there we were. The ol' van just a scratchin' and pawin' and tearing up the icy hill....and that is just the drive to the driveway! We made it to town

Welcome to Humble Valley Homestead!! It has been a long road to get here, but it feels like home. We are starting this adventure, this homestead 2.0, in a better position than when we started our first

Whenever I think about a quick walk to the mailbox...I would have never guessed I would have a driveway thatbis over a half a mile long. Our homestead is set way back in the woods. We can't even hear the

When it comes to cookware, I think cast iron is king.it is simple, beautiful, and versatile. When cared for properly it can last for generations. Today I am giving a tutorial on how to quickly clean cast

Well Oh Crap! Today didn't go quite like we thought. We casually rolled out of bed with a general idea of what we were going to do....then we checked the weather!! It was news to us that we were expecting

When it comes to making money on our homesteads, we all have a plan for how to make our first million. I have seen and heard a lot of ideas, and have tried a lot myself. We have tried selling animals,

Something that may get overlooked while living on a homestead is hygiene. We all have our own idea of what is good, and what is good enough. Since our first homestead we have made it a point to maintain

Well..well....well. What a deep subject. When it comes take care of your well, there are some things to consider. First, no one cares if your well is safe. It is up to you to make sure it is safe to consume.

Can I ACTUALLY Homestead is a real question I ask. Something I learned a long time ago is that being self reliant and homesteading takes alot of effort. There is nothing we have done these past few days