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The Best Livestock Guardian Dog for Chickens

Note from Kathleen: Today I’m welcoming my favorite guest post author…my husband, Mr. Native Texan! Also known as Greg. He’s definitely the animal expert on our homestead, so I’m going to let him tell you all about our experience with our livestock guardian dog Mudge.

3 Acre Homestead for Sale in Northern Virginia

In 2012, Mr. Native Texan hit the big 4-0. In honor of such a momentous occasion I gave him a chicken coop plus a few laying hens. He loved it, and the rest was history! Later this year (2018), it’s my turn to celebrate four decades. So we’re buying a 20-acre farm.

Spring Survival Roller Blend

Spring is just around the corner, y’all, and I’m already feeling the effects. Achoo! Thankfully, we’ve got natural solutions like this spring pollen essential oil roller blend.

Egg-Free Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe for egg-free Paleo chocolate chip cookies is both simple and tasty. It’s a go-to recipe at my house when we want something sweet without too much effort.

Essential Oils for Warts

Today I’m going to share an essential oils magic trick with you: essential oils for warts.

Paleo Crepes: It’s a Crepe, It’s a Wrap, It’s a Tortilla!

These Paleo Crepes are amazing! They are crepes, wraps, and tortillas, all in one. Believe me, we’ve tried many Paleo crepes / wraps / tortillas and my entire family agrees that these are the best.

Our 2017 Homesteading Year in Review

2017 was a big homesteading year for us. Most notably, it was our first year to raise pastured poultry from start to finish. What an adventure! There were triumphs (chickens) and defeats (broccoli). We learned a lot and worked our tails off, and have spent the winter recuperating and gathering ideas and energy for year 2018…