I’ve been over here dragging my feet on a barn conversion update because it felt like there wasn’t much to see yet. But now that I go back and compare where we are to where we were, it’s incredible to…
How to kill grass and weeds naturally in garden beds
When I started building my garden a few weeks ago, my neighbor came by because the truck with the compost was stuck in our yard. The compost truck was completely stuck in the middle of our property in a low-lying…
What does bolting mean in gardening?
When I started gardening there were a lot of terms people were using that I didn’t understand at all. But I was a novice gardener. I was learning and there was SO MUCH to learn. When I try to learn…
Grilled Peach & Arugula Salad
I have a love affair with arugula. I adore how it has its own unique flavor that differs from a lot of other leafy greens and how that taste compliments so many other delicious flavors. We’ve been eating arugula in…
Delicious, simple white cake recipe with smooth buttercream frosting
My daughter loves white cake and it really came as a total surprise to me. She’s a sweets girl. She even says, “Can I have some sweets,” which is really cute and one of those sayings that only kids might…
Chicken coop with run tour: Moving the girls into their new home
We moved the girls and Mr. Basil into our Horizon Structures chicken coop a few weeks ago and so far, they are loving life out there. Due to our crummy weather this spring, we weren’t able to move them out…
Hearth & Hand Eucalyptus Wreath Spring/Summer Update
I have a hard time buying really expensive décor and then buying something new for the next season. I’m sure if Kevin read that line, he wouldn’t believe it, but it’s true. Since we just moved here these last few…
A goodbye to my best friend, Frenchie
Just over 16 years ago, I was a younger reporter in the middle-of-nowhere Illinois who thought she might someday change the world with her words. I thought I might be on the front lines of a war covering heroic tales…
DIY Chicken Feeders From PVC
As soon as our offer was accepted on the farmhouse last fall, I started researching chickens. In doing so, I kept coming across a lot of negative things that might come along with the chickens – chicken poop, bugs, rats,…
Summer farmhouse porch decor
This post contains affiliate links. It finally feels like summer here in West Michigan and I couldn’t be more excited for what the promise of this first summer in the farmhouse brings. Aside from wrapping up the barn remodel later…
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Chocolate cookie recipes are like people. They’re all a bit different and when you find one you love, you want to stick with it forever. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is hands down my…
Creating a homestead garden
Spring has been late this year. The weather seems to be finally changing and we are now consistently reaching the 50’s and 60’s during the day…in early May. I guess that’s ok though because being late seems it will be…
