Can a Chicken’s Broken Leg Heal? What to Do Right Now
Yes — most broken chicken legs can heal, and with the right care, you can treat this at home. Chickens…
Easy Skillet Coffee Cake Recipe (Cast Iron, Old Fashioned Style)
This easy skillet coffee cake bakes up golden in a cast iron pan with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. Ready…
The Best Farm to Table Cookbooks for Scratch Cooks and Homesteaders (2026)
My favorite farm to table cookbooks for real home cooks — organized by skill level and use case, with picks…
English Shepherd Dog Breed Guide: The Original American Homestead Dog (2026)
The English Shepherd is the original American farm dog — perfect for homesteads with kids and chickens. Here’s everything you…
Hi I’m Jen
I’m a Midwest homesteader. My husband and I produce almost all of our own food, which is hard work but rewarding. Homesteading has taught me to appreciate simple things like spending time with family and watching the sunset.