Today, we’re going to explore the world of sustainable livestock feeding with our guide to growing protein-rich Tree Hay. Not only is this a fantastic way to provide nutritious feed for your animals, but it’s also a method steeped in tradition and innovation. Understanding Tree Hay and Fodder TreesTree Hay, also known in some circles as ‘fodder trees’, is a …
We’re upgrading to the EG4 6000XP inverters from the 6000EX inverters.
Why are we making the switch to the EG4 6000XP inverters? I want to share with you my recent experience of upgrading our homestead’s solar system with the EG4 6000XP Off-Grid Inverters. It’s been an exciting and educational journey, and I’m here to break down how this upgrade is revolutionizing our energy setup. Our history with the EG4 6000EX Inverters …
Off-Grid Homestead – We’re going solar!
Going Off-Grid In East Texas Living off-grid means being independent from the utility company – you generate your own electricity with solar panels and store it in batteries. It’s a big upfront investment, but it pays for itself quickly and then some. Plus, there’s nothing like the feeling of being completely self-sufficient! We’ve been dreaming of going off-grid for years …
Is a Mr. Heater Fuel Filter Needed When Connecting To a 20 lb Propane Tank?
Do I Need A Propane Fuel Filter For Mr Heater Buddy Heaters? In the video below, I’m going to address why you need a fuel filter for a Mr. Heater Big Buddy or any other Buddy heater. Instead of giving you my opinion on when and why you need a propane fuel filter, I’m going to tell you what the …
Best LED lantern for kids and adults general power outage preparedness
What’s the best LED lantern for kids and all around emergency lantern? In this video, I show how our kids have been using the best LED flashlight lantern for the price. Along with the battery operated lanterns, they use our PowerX AA/AAA battery charger daily. Check out the LED Lanterns on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2RIYUYI **** Item List and Resources **** …
Mr. Heater Big Buddy with 20 lb Propane Tank
This video is a remake of my original review of the Mr. Heater Big Buddy with 20 lb propane tank configuration. As the name suggests I’m going to discuss how to connect a Big Buddy heater to a large 20-pound tank using the Big Buddy Heater Hose and a Mr. Heater filter. how long will a big buddy heater run …
10 Reasons We Homeschool
Homeschooling on the Homestead Collaboration Hey Y’all, we were asked by The Texas Boys to join their collaboration on why we homeschool and why homeschooling is good / right for our family. Check out the full homeschooling playlist here to see why The Texas Boys and other homesteaders homeschool their kids. There are so many reasons we chose to homeschool …
Nature’s Little Squeeze Pouch Review
Have You Considered Reusable Baby Food Pouches? Hey, Y’all, today I’m going to show you one of my new favorite baby food items. It’s the WeeSprout Double Zipper Reusable Food Pouch. Specifically, I’m going to be reviewing the 3.4 fl oz version. I’ve been using these reusable baby food pouches for a few weeks now and absolutely love them. I’ve …
We Are Home From The Hospital!
The Hospital? What? If you saw our last video (Poor Little Dude), you know that our middle child (we call him Dude) was hospitalized due to pneumonia which aggravated his asthma. The bad news is that we do this once or twice every year. The good news is that we are now home and he is doing much better and …