Let’s discuss 10 ways you can incorporate more natural movement into your already full life and why you would want to. We’ll dig into the “why” first. Exercise Has Replaced Movement We live in an exercise culture. Gym memberships, personal treadmills, protein shakes. We get up, put in our 30 minute cardio workout, spin class,…
When our two-year-old developed a stubborn case of eczema that wouldn’t heal no matter what we tried, we were feeling desperate to give him some relief. Finally, the combination of a couple simple changes including using ozonated olive oil for his eczema made all of the difference! Our Eczema Story We are all about the…
We take Muck boots, Bogs, and a new player to the field, HISEA, head to head in our farm boot challenge! Here is our full HISEA boots review and how they stand up against Muck and Bogs. Good Farm Boots are a MUST! We keep our farm apparel pretty minimal. Make what you have last….
We’ve had our Berkey for 10 years and love it! But, when the filters recently needed replacing, we decided to try out ProOne G2.0 water filters instead. We’ll give our full ProOne filter review and why we are loving them! This review will be more practical than technical. There’s other more thorough and researched technical…
A rolling library ladder adds fun and function to any space! After installing ours, we’ll share which library ladder hardware set we chose, how we installed it, and what you should consider when installing your own DIY library ladder. As a sneak peak: 1. It was LOW COST.2. Installation was EASY.3. We LOVE the results!…
Perhaps you recall reading about Almanzo Wilder scrubbing their wood floors with lye. Perhaps you’ve seen the white wood “Nordic look” floors featured in a magazine. Or, perhaps you’re looking for the most natural and safest wood floor finish option for you family. Whatever your reason, we’ll talk all about how to apply a wood…
We are always looking for ways to reduce waste and save money on our homestead. Using eggshells for both of these purposes may be one of the best-kept secrets out there. Let’s dive into how to make eggshell powder and how to use it! Eggshells are a great source of calcium and the uses of…
We’ve become accustomed to running to the store to pick up a dozen eggs. But in reality, there can be a big difference between eggs bought at your local grocery store vs. eggs purchased directly from a farm. We will breakdown the differences and how to handle farm fresh eggs for the best and safest…
It’s no secret that we are big fans of tallow around here. Whether used for cooking or skin care products, tallow is a staple for our family. After trying everything under the sun to help my skin, prone to dryness, tallow balm has been far and away my favorite. After our infant son began to…
Our budget-conscious family is sold on the Kiwi Mattress! In terms of price and quality, it can’t be beat. This My Green Mattress Kiwi review breaks down why we trust our sleep to My Green Mattress for ourselves and our children. Are you doing mattress research for your kids? Maybe even yourself? Want something with…