Trip to Death Valley
Technically you can’t have a farm and travel much. Since starting our homestead journey, we have been exploring less than we ever have in our life. I miss new travel adventures but love all the exciting new life on the … Continued
Canning Beef Stroganoff
I love canning meals. I mean, how convenient is it to simply open a can and warm it up and eat. Your kids can’t say that there isn’t any food in the house. There will be no need to … Continued
On the Road Through Nevada
“Researcher George Barna once stated that every dimension of a person’s life experience hinges on his or her moral and spiritual condition. Think about it: What you believe and where you aim your heart determines the direction and outcome of … Continued
How to Can Beef
Pressure canning scared me. I never thought that I would be canning. I was so afraid it would explode on me. Now that I have made canning a weekly adventure that fear is gone. The pressure canners they make these … Continued
Water Glassing Eggs
This winter we had to run to the store to buy eggs. We are spoiled with fresh eggs so when winter came around and our hens were hardly laying eggs, we felt it. This year we are trying to prepare … Continued
Canning Lemon Juice
When parents hand you lemons, can the lemon juice. The best lemons are those picked fresh from the trees, during season, where the citrus smell is so strong and fresh. I love lemons. You can make lemonade. Put some in … Continued
Women of History
I believe that all women should be celebrated. By studying women who made history, we as women can be inspired to be examples as well. Some of us want to be bold, kind, brave, fearless, daredevils, adventurous, rebellious, outspoken, meek, … Continued
How to Render Lard
A few weeks ago, my father taught us how to butcher a pig. The way he butchered our pig is the same way his parents and grandparents did it and the same way my mother’s parents and grandparents did it. … Continued
Around Salt Lake City
We don’t have many traditions but the ones we do are extra special like this one: going on a trip with our sixteen-year-old child. You see when our children turn sixteen, we go on a trip with the teen, my … Continued
Constitution Unit Study
“I’m Proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.” I shared the above lyrics from the beautiful song God Bless The U.S.A written by Lee Greenwood on my social media, and someone responded with: “I’m proud … Continued