No, this is not dating advice (sorry). Rather, it’s a warning. This is what happens when you go to the store to see the baby chicks six weeks before you’re planning to actually bring any home: Who could resist those sweet little babies? Of course I have spent months researching chickens and pretty much knew what I was doing, even if I wasn’t expecting to do it quite so soon. One thing that really concerns me is when people buy…
What can you get for 3 hours and $274 at Menards? About half the things you need for your new urban homesteading projects! Not shown here are the big purchases that stayed in the garage – some lumber, roofing shingles, and four rolls (!) of hardware cloth. We have not yet purchased the majority of the lumber needed for the coop; that will definitely be another several hundred dollars and at least one more big trip. A Quick Note on…
For years people have told me I should start a blog, and I’m finally doing it. Behold: my first entry! This blog is a way for me to chronicle my journey with beginning urban homesteading, and also express some of my thoughts and experiences on faith, homeschooling, and parenthood. My hope is that maybe I can help others along the way. Let’s start with who’s writing this! My name is Chandra. I live in a small town in Nebraska with my loving husband and…