I don’t know about your household, but when we try and plan meals, it’s so easy to get caught up in the main dish / meat option and suddenly you think “What are we going to have WITH this?” Back in the day, when hubby and I were first married, we often had pre-packaged rice […]
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May on the Homestead
It’s funny how when I start to write: “Nothing happened in May,” I think to myself. It’s a good thing I take lots of pictures as reminders, because a LOT happened this month! You may recall that at the beginning of the month, we had a sick hen on our hands. I’m sad to say […]
Do It Scared (book review a major announcement!)
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my review but all thoughts and views are my own. Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after clicking on these links, at no additional cost to you, A Simple Homestead will receive a small commission for making you […]
Spring 2019 homestead update
Here we are, ready to share our usual happenings around the place for April? March? What month is this anyway?! The chickens are happy that there is no snow on the ground – or at least none that sticks around (we had snow showers last Saturday). Although those silly hens are not real fond of […]
Egg & Ham Casserole
Note: This is an old family favorite that I had originally posted on an old blog, but it never made the transition to this spot – until now! These old pictures aren’t as great as I’d like, but I hope you enjoy it! Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any […]
March 2019 homestead update
March was a crazy month for our family!! There were five weekends and with all the running around we did, it’s not surprising that I was sick one weekend and Papa the next. We “just” had colds, but they were pretty nasty. I’m just thankful we seem to have avoided the influenza that’s in our […]
Scotcharoos (peanut butter crispie treats)
The last time we had to make treats for church, I wanted to make Scotcharoos. I debated whether or not I would write up the recipe. But then I needed to look up the recipe, because it had been long enough I wasn’t sure I remembered correctly. I should have remembered as this is a […]
How to create a Sea-themed bedroom for less than $100
I have been anxiously waiting to show you Little Chick’s new bedroom, but I wanted it to be “complete” before I did so. I’m learning however that this may continue to be a work in progress as we keep adding decorative items to her bedroom! Are you ready to see it? Here is a sample […]
Brown to Vortex (January update)
January went by in a blur! Granted, I spent the first two weeks under extreme stress trying to prepare for a major install on the 12th, but still…!! Basically, to me this past month was all about stress, weather and crafting. The latter is the only part that hasn’t been stressful. Anyone living in the […]
Fool’s Toffee (aka Christmas Crack)
Are you starting to panic about what to get everyone for Christmas? I have some suggestions for you! I don’t consider myself a fast knitter, but I can usually make a hat or headband in under two hours. Some knit hat pattern ideas include the Hearts Aplenty Hat – there are also matching mittens if […]