Homestead Blog Hop #94

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

Just like everyone else we are slowly getting back on a halfway normal schedule. It is difficult sometimes to juggle all of the things in life that we want. In fact many times it is actually impossible to do all of the things we have even promised ourselves. That is when you take the time to step back and reevaluate your priorities. Self Reliance should always be a priority, but sometimes other things have to give way. I hope this finds you well and working toward true independence.

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+ | Instagram) Danielle - The Rustic Elk (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+ | Instagram) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter) Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

 1. Zucchini Texas Sheet Cake from Easy Peasy Life Matters

2. Trench Composting: How to Recycle Your Food Scraps without a Compost Bin from Organic 4 Greenlivings

3. 55 Best Chicken Coops for Practical People from Farming My Backyard

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Guidelines for this Get-Together:

1. Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog!
2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to the Homestead Blog Hop somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!
4. By joining the party, you are giving the hosts permission to use one photo from your post with a link back to your site if it is selected as one of next week's Features.

Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop #92

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

Life has a way of throwing you a curve ball. This seems to happen most often when you just start to thing that you have everything under control. You start to make bigger plans or dream bigger dreams, then out of left field something hits you that you had no way to expect. When something like that does occur, and believe me it will eventually, you find out the ones you can count on and the ones that will turn their back. I am sure you can look for several posts about this adventure in the future. But for now let's enjoy reading some posts from fellow homesteaders and take time to just breathe.

 

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+ | Instagram) Danielle - The Rustic Elk (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | Instagram) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+ | Instagram) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter) Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter | G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

 

1.Clean Eating Baked Potato Logs from Easy Peasy Life Matters

2. Fresh Lemon Leaf Tea from Thyme to Embrace Herbs

3. Top 7 Ways to Keep Your Rabbit Cool in Summer from The Cape Coop

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Guidelines for this Get-Together:

1. Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog!
2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to the Homestead Blog Hop somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!
4. By joining the party, you are giving the hosts permission to use one photo from your post with a link back to your site if it is selected as one of next week's Features.

Let the Party Begin!

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Homestead Blog Hop #77

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

When life gets so heck-tick that you almost feel like you don't have time to breathe, it helps to force yourself to stop and look around at what others are doing. I always enjoy the hop because I get to share in other people's triumphs and trials. The hop is a way to remind myself that even though I may feel alone at times, there are others on the same journey. I hope you enjoy the hop.

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

 

 Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Jenn - Little House on the 100 Farm (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/Instagram) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

1. How to Make Rose Hip Medicine from Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth

2. Learning Your Grandparent's Skills from Little House on the 100 Farm

 3. Growing a Garden: Organic Pest Management from Flaws Forgiven

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1. Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog!
2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop 67

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

We had our first snow of the year, if you want to call it that. I know that farther north there were some major problems, but we didn't have any of those. I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days. I am sure it will pass, but while it is going on it stinks.

I have been seeing robins in the yard. They are one of the first signs of spring. Robins are migratory, so when they get back spring isn't far behind. I know there are places where they stay year round, but that isn't here. 

I hope you enjoy the hop. 

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska (Facebook/Pinterest) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:  

1. DIY Super Easy Raised Garden Bed for under $30 from The Cape Coop 

2. Canning Recipe: Homemade Apple Cider from Taylor Made Homestead 

3. All About Grass Fed Beef from The Rustic Elk

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Guidelines for this Get-Together:

1. Click on the “Add your Link” Button below and add a great image of your project or recipe. Make sure you link to the page of your family friendly post – not the main page of your blog!
2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop #64

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

So far this year has been a major challenge, but we have accepted the challenge and will rise to the occasion. A new year is always exciting. We have the ability to fashion the new year into something that we can look back on and be proud. Look for lots of exciting things in 2016.

If you listen to the podcast be sure and join the listener appreciation event. This is going to be really cool.  We have also added a Business Directory to the blog. If you have an online business consider adding the directory to your marketing budget. Select advertisers will be mentioned on the podcast.

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self- sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

 
Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/ Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska</ a> (Facebook/ Pinterest ) Gregg - The Rur al Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Mod ern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest /Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

1. Try Asparagus Beans This Year from Making Our Sustainable Life

2. Helpful Herbs: Mustard from Day's Ferry Organics

3. Is Senna Tea an Effective Herbal Laxative Drink? from Organic 4 Greenlivings

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to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured! Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop 63

It is difficult for me to realize that this is the last blog hop of 2015. There have been so many wonderful posts from so many talented writers. I am so privileged to be able to be a part of this hop. I hope you will take some time and check out some of the articles that are shared.

I would like to remind you to check out our podcast and sign up for the listener appreciation contests. The first prize will be given away when the podcast reaches 1000 subscribers. You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or each episode will be embeded here on the blog as well. Thank you for your continued support.

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska (Facebook/Pinterest) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature. Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

1. Environmentally Friendly Compostable Bamboo Toothbrush from Taylor Made Homestead

2. How to Dry Citrus Slices and What to Do With Them from Strangers and Pilgrims on Earth

3. Cranberry Pecan Spiced Skillet Granola from Strength & Sunshine

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2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop 62

 

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

It is hard to believe that it is already Christmas. We have been working so hard and I am sure you have as well. Christmas should be a time for family and reflection, even if you are not religious. The mere premise of the Christmas season should cause us to pause and evaluate our lives. Just think about it, Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men. How much of that are we really trying to live?

 

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska (Facebook/Pinterest) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature.Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

 

1. 9 Christmas Cookie & Candy Recipes You Will Love from Medium Sized Family

 

2. Meaningful Gifts for Kids: A Minimalist’s Guide from Purposefully Simple

 

3. Assembling a Real Tool Box For the Homestead Kid from Lady Lee's Home

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2. Try to visit at least a few other blogs at the party. Be sure to leave a comment to let them know you stopped by!
3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!

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Homestead Blog Hop #61

 

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

It's hard to believe that we are only 9 days away from Christmas. It only seems like yesterday when I was planning the spring garden. Time just seems to be going by faster and faster. If we are working on becoming more self reliant the time to get things done is now. 

If you are a blogger I would like to remind you to link to a specific post and not your homepage. Thanks. 

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

 Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska (Facebook/Pinterest) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature.Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

 

1. 8 Simple Ideas for Keeping Your Overnight Guests Comfortable and Welcome from Little House Living

 

2. Winter Eggs - How to Get Them from Just Another Day on the Farm

 

3.Winter Emergency Car Kit from Little Blog on the Homestead

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3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!

Homestead Blog Hop #60

 

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop!

It is hard to believe that this year is nearly gone. I took a vacation day this week to be able to go to the local Christmas parade. My daughter's band rode on a flatbed and played. The parade didn't run as smoothly as you would expect, one of the floats caught on fire. Yup, a float caught fire. Luckily no one was injured and everything eventually was able to continue. Our daughter did great.

If you are a content creator remember to have a link back to the hop in some way. If there is no link you content will not be able to be featured.

 

Now on to the hop... Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to's, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading.

Meet and Follow Your Hosts!

Kelly - Simple Life Mom (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+) Katey - Mama Kautz (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter) Jennifer - Homesteading on Grace (Facebook/Pinterest/G+) Amanda - Idlewild Alaska (Facebook/Pinterest) Gregg - The Rural Economist (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+/Instagram) Bonnie - The Not So Modern Housewife (Facebook/Pinterest/Twitter/G+)

Featured Posts from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week we will choose three posts to feature.Each post will be shared on all social media platforms by all of the hosts! Here are the features from Last Week's Hop:

 

1. Make Your Own Gifts - A Lovely List from Strangers and Pilgrims on Earth

 

2. Homemade Granola – Most Delicious Christmas Food Gift + Recipe from Calm, Healthy Sexy

 

3. How to Make Vegetable Stock Powder from Whole-Fed Homestead

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3. Please link back to this post somehow (a text link is ok). This is one thing we look for when choosing who to feature. We will share on multiple social media if you are featured!

Let the Party Begin!