We have talked about homeschooling before, but wanted to go into more detail about the options available to you. ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to share this new podcast with you guys!

How to become a Homesteader

May 22nd, 2024 39m 57s

Sometimes you need to start from scratch ;)Anyone can homestead, no matter where you live, you just have to change how you do things and how you think. ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to

How to save money on feed!

May 2nd, 2024 38m 5s

We all know feed bills can get crazy. Today we give you a few tips and tricks on how to save on all that animal feed!***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to share this new podcast with you gu

GOATS vs COWS

Apr 17th, 2024 33m 3s

What dairy animal works best for you?***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to share this new podcast with you guys! Just the two of us bullshitting and laughing with you, as if we were all gat

Homestead Must Haves

Apr 10th, 2024 35m 40s

Things you should keep around the homestead, just in case!***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to share this new podcast with you guys! Just the two of us bullshitting and laughing with you,

Harmony Gardening and Everything you didn't want to know about dolphins :)

Apr 3rd, 2024 26m 59s

That awkward moment you're not sure anyone is actually listening anymore ;) We give you a few facts about harmony gardening and then lots of laughs!!***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to sh

A recap of our lives and chaos gardening

Mar 27th, 2024 32m 39s

We're back!! It's so good to be back and feeling like we get to talk to old friends again. A little recap of our lives, since we have been away and some tips on chaos gardening.***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!

Ducks and why you should have them on your homestead!!

Aug 22nd, 2023 36m 6s

Ducks are awesome little friends of the homestead. Some would say they are better then chicken (not me of course). But their loud ducky noises, their healthy large eggs, and ability to eat all the bugs makes you want to have a flock of little d

From cloth diapers to unschooling to vegetables (Q&A)

Aug 2nd, 2023 43m 34s

Thank you to everyone that wrote in and asked a question. We hope we answered everything. If there are any other questions any of you have, feel free to write them in and we will answer you directly or in one of our future episodes :) ***We hav

If we started all over; what we would do differently.

Jul 12th, 2023 33m 10s

We all think back on things we could have done differently or things we wish we had done a bit different. We go over a few of those, so you can make better choices and have the homestead of your dreams!***We have some fun news, our new podcast

Trap Plants and how they can help with pests in your garden!

Jun 28th, 2023 44m 22s

Did you know there are certain plants that actually attract and lure pests away from your harvest?!! We don't like use chemicals in our garden , which mean you will always be battling "pests". So, today we go over plants that work for you, so y

Large animals for your homestead. Are they right for you?

Jun 21st, 2023 40m 35s

Cheri got horses!! It's not our first rodeo, we have had horses in the past, but it's still exciting! But, there is a lot more to think about when adding a large animal to your homestead. Come along with us today and see if large animals are a

What's Happening on the Homestead this June

Jun 14th, 2023 32m 35s

As always there is lots going on around here. We are fighting pests in the garden and in the home and give you some tips on how to get rid of them :) Plus a bunch of other random thoughts and stories from yours truly. ***We have some fun news,

Who doesn't love carbohydrates? Let us teach you the way...

Jun 7th, 2023 44m 9s

One of my favorite things is the smell of fresh warm bread that just came out of the oven, but even better then that is eating eat! Today we talk about bread and why you should be making it tips and tricks we have learned in our kitchen and whe

No waste in the kitchen!

May 31st, 2023 37m 56s

We all have plenty of trash to throw away, let cut food waste as much as possible. We have all the tricks to help you limit food waste and use things you didn't even know you should be using! ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Tal

How to mange your homestead and pay the bills

May 24th, 2023 38m 38s

We call this the "Joy" episode, because one of our amazing listeners named Joy asked a great question: How do we manage to stay on top of paying bills and paying for our homestead, all while being stay at home moms? ***We have some fun news, ou

Edible plants for the shady spots in your garden

May 19th, 2023 37m 17s

We all have that section in our garden that gets more shade then the rest of it and it can be difficult to figure out what to plant there, so we made a list of edible plants, trees and shrubs that would be perfect. ***We have some fun news, our

Common herbs and their health benefits

May 10th, 2023 40m 40s

Today we talk about some common herbs, like basil and rosemary and let you know all the health benefits you might be missing our on. ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so excited to share this new pod

If its convenient, it's probably a bad idea. The truth behind slow, intentional living.

May 3rd, 2023 39m 26s

Homesteading is a lot of common sense and comes with a steep learning curve. If you think you found a short cut, it's probably going to either back fire or cause unneeded stress. The point of homesteading is to slow down and try to live intenti

Kids on the homestead and how to help them love this homestead life as much as you do.

Apr 28th, 2023 33m 53s

Sometimes it can be challenging to take care of children and homestead. In today's episode we talk about things you can do to help your kids love it as much as you, as well as tips on how to maintain your sanity while you do it ;)***We have som

Random tips and tricks you need to know

Apr 19th, 2023 31m 4s

We have done a few of these and we always thinking of more tip to share with you! Today we have a few gardening tips (or hacks) as well as a couple random ones that can help you out around the homestead :) ***We have some fun news, our new pod

What have we been up to? An update on how our homesteads are going and how to manage busy schedules.

Apr 12th, 2023 50m 19s

We just wanted to get more personal today and talk about where we are at and what we're doing on our homesteads. Life is always busy and we want you to be able to sit back, take a break, and feel like you're hanging out along with us. ***We hav

Easy fruit trees to plant for beginners

Apr 5th, 2023 42m 29s

Fruit trees can be hard and if you don't know where to start it can be overwhelming. In today's episode we help you figure out what you should plant that's easy and manageable. ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!

Getting your kids involved with 4-H or FFA

Mar 29th, 2023 38m 4s

4-H and FFA are a great way for kids to learn how to care for animals or discover something new. We give you all the pros and the cons of both in today's episode. ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has launched!! ***We are so

A list of veggies you can plant now, if you can't wait!

Mar 22nd, 2023 55m 17s

There is always a lot to do in the garden, but planting is the best part. And Sometimes it's hard to wait to start planting, so here is a list of veggies you can start in early spring! ***We have some fun news, our new podcast Porch Talks has l