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- November 6, 2014
Easy Freeze Plug Fix for Jeep Wrangler
How to fix a freeze plug with JB Water Weld This isn’t the classic “homesteading” post, but it is part of our journey. the video below shows you an easy freeze plug fix for… 
October 29, 2014It’s Pumpkin Time! A Fun Pumpkin Craft for Young Children
Fall is all about family and pumpkins! We recently visited our local pumpkin patch and had a wonderful time learning about pumpkins and picking them out to bring home! After our visit…
October 25, 2014Make Easy Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee at Home
Every morning Little Dude and I get up before the rest of the family. I guess he just likes his daddy time. One of the first things we do each morning is…
October 24, 2014Homemade Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin
My husband and boys have extremely sensitive skin. They will break out from anything, a rough tag on the back of their shirt to fabric that makes them sweat and itchy which…
October 22, 2014Autumn Leaf Craft
Buddy, Little Dude, and I take a walk almost everyday. Some days, if the weather is nice, we take 2-3 walks. As the season started to change from Summer to Autumn, Buddy…
October 20, 2014Burning the Midnight Oil
My dad and I worked all afternoon Sunday and into Monday morning on the new roof. We got a lot accomplished considering we aren’t roofers. Below are some pics I took in the…
October 17, 2014A Humble Beginning – The Future Homestead
Ever seen a place &Â thought “Ain’t no way I’d live here”? About a year ago I found myself in saying those exact words to my wife. So I did the only thing…
October 15, 2014How to make Toddler Friendly Crayons!
Making Toddler Friendly Crayons is Fun and Easy Making your own toddler friendly crayons is super duper easy and your toddler can help! Not only can your child (I’d say good for ages 2-5)…
October 14, 2014Everyone Can Calm Down about the Ebola thing
Breaking NEWS: It’s About Ebola! Ok, are these news agencies really that desperate for people to watch them that they have to hype up Ebola? Whatever happened to reporting relevant news? With…
October 13, 2014All natural make-up and eye make-up remover!!!
Here’s a quick and natural tip I have found the easiest way to remove my make-up! It even removes all eye make-up: mascara, eye liner, everything! It’s called coconut oil. I have…