Author: Cassidy
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Saying Goodbye: A Hard Week on the Homestead
There’s a quiet kind of heartbreak that comes with homesteading. It’s not loud or dramatic. It’s just… present. Woven into the rhythm of caring for animals and growing things and watching life unfold—sometimes, it also means saying goodbye. This week, we had to let go of one of our geese. He was one of the… Read more
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How We Prep the Homestead Before a Vacation (So We Can Actually Relax)
Animals don’t care if you’re sipping iced coffee by a lake or stuck in a traffic jam—they still need food, water, and safety. Gardens keep growing (or not growing—lookin’ at you, weeds only), and things can change fast when you’re not home to keep an eye on them. So here’s how we get ready to… Read more
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Upcoming Projects: DIY PVC Feeders and Rainwater Collection on the Homestead
Wow, this week was a doozy — rain, rain, and more rain! Not just a little sprinkle, but the kind that turns your whole yard into a mud pit. Our ducks and geese? Totally loving it. Mud everywhere, happy honks all day long. Honestly, they’re living their best muddy life. But for us humans, the… Read more
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Coop Cleaning Day: Keeping Our Ducks and Geese Happy and Healthy
On the homestead, few chores are as rewarding—or as smelly—as cleaning the duck and goose coop. While it’s not the most glamorous task, a clean coop is essential for the health of our birds and the sanity of those of us taking care of them. Today, I want to walk you through how we tackle… Read more
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Under the Weather, Still in the Weeds: Homesteading While Sick
Let’s be honest– homesteading doesn’t come with sick days. Being sick is just one of those parts of life that you wish you could do without. Animals needing you, a toddler to take care of, and the house becoming a mess– these things still need managed. This past week, our whole household got hit hard.… Read more
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Juggling It All: Life as a Mom, Wife, Student, and Homesteader
Mornings here start slowly and mostly sweet — waking up next to my little one, sharing some snuggles and playtime before the day officially begins. I’m not an “up and at em” type of girl so I have to take my time to fully wake up before I start tackling the day. Once we’ve had… Read more
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🥚 5 Ways We’re Planning to Use Our First Duck & Goose Eggs This Season
We’re eagerly awaiting the day our ducks and geese start laying eggs this spring! There’s something so exciting about the promise of fresh eggs right from the homestead — and we’ve already been dreaming up all the delicious and practical ways we want to use them once they start coming in. If you’re preparing for… Read more
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From Coops to Compost: Tips and Tricks for Reusing Waste
On a homestead, nothing goes to waste if you can help it. One of our favorite ways to close the loop is by turning used duck coop straw, kitchen scraps, and even rabbit droppings into rich, usable compost. It’s not just practical—it’s part of building a self-sustaining cycle that supports our garden and reduces waste.… Read more
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The Reality of Homesteading: Navigating Setbacks and Celebrating Small Wins
Homesteading is often romanticized. The thought of growing your own food, raising animals, and living off the land sounds SO peaceful and fulfilling. But the reality of homesteading? It’s a journey of ups and downs, challenges, and, yes, some setbacks. Right now, I’m navigating a few bumps in the road that are testing my patience… Read more