The Harried Homemaker Preps

I have a confession to make. I love to spend money. While some women may fantasize about their next shoe or handbag purchase, I am decide...

Boy, am I glad to be back and posting after that really annoying pneumonia thing. I'm finally at about 99% of my normal chipper self. I ...

Thanks for all the comments and emails sent my way during my recent hiatus from blogging. It makes a girl feel loved when she is missed. :) ...

The one crop we've grown this year that surpassed my expectations is garlic. Garlic will last for a long time when stored in cool, dry c...

I feel like I am not progressing very far in my preparedness efforts these days. Our garden has been severely stunted by the unrelenting...

The onset of lay will vary greatly from chicken to chicken. In general, heavier, heritage breeds take longer to start laying (up to 26 weeks...

With the wildfires, persistent drought, and blazing heat over much of the country, this has been a hard summer for many. The farmers in my a...

My week and a half without a functioning washing machine ended Monday afternoon. Let me tell ya, you really learn appreciate the convenience...

After 28+ days of waiting, we have nine gorgeous Ancona ducklings! They were due on July 5th. There were lots of pips that day, but none of ...