Daily Prompt
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Blog Prompt 2093 – The Most Successful Person I Know
When I think about success, I don’t picture a title or a trophy. I picture my husband. For more than 30 years, he dedicated his life to the United States Marine Corps—three decades filled with early mornings, deployments, leadership, and… Continue reading
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What Makes a Good Neighbor (As Told by the Homestead Next Door)
What makes a good neighbor? There’s a saying that “good fences make good neighbors.” But let’s be honest — on the homestead, fences might keep the goats in (sometimes), but it’s the roosters, ducks, and dogs that really test the… Continue reading
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Thinking About Adding Kune Kune Pigs to the Homestead…
What could you try for the first time? We’re constantly thinking about how we want to expand the homestead. Often, we’re tossing around ideas about pigs, meat goats, maybe even quail or turkey.Ok, so maybe I’m the only one thinking about adding… Continue reading
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What Principles Define How You Live? The Homestead Way
What principles define how you live? Every morning on the homestead starts with a quiet moment of gratitude — before the chores, before the bustle, before the day truly begins. It’s in that stillness, when the chickens start to stir… Continue reading
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The Adventure of Starting an LLC: Lessons from the Homestead Business Journey
Starting an LLC has been one of the most exciting (and eye-opening) adventures I’ve taken on recently. It feels a lot like starting a new season on the homestead — full of promise, a few challenges, and plenty of learning… Continue reading
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Procrastination at its Finest: Things I Need to Get Done!
What have you been putting off doing? Why? If I’m being honest, the first thing that comes to mind is the maintenance I’ve been putting off on one of my beehives. It’s not that I don’t want to do it—it’s… Continue reading
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When the Giants Come Buzzing: Protecting Our Beehives from Giant Hornets
There’s always something new happening on the homestead, but this one caught me off guard. The other morning, while checking on the beehives, I noticed a deep, throaty buzz unlike the gentle hum of my honey bees. When I looked… Continue reading
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Rain is Coming! Preparing the Homestead Before the Nor’easter Rolls In
As homesteaders here in Virginia, we know that when the forecast calls for a nor’easter, it’s time to get moving. Heavy rain, gusty winds, and chilly temperatures can make a mess of your coops, garden, and hives if you’re not ready.… Continue reading
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What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail.
In truth, I think I’m doing it!! The homestead led us to create the LLC, and from there, things began to take shape faster than I ever expected. Months before that, I had already started our Instagram page, website, and blog — all with the… Continue reading
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Why Your Chickens Are Laying Fewer Eggs This Fall…
(and Why That’s Okay!) Have you noticed lately that your egg basket isn’t quite as full as it was a few weeks ago?Don’t worry — it’s not just you, and it’s not your hens’ fault either! As we move into… Continue reading