Several years ago we added a small orchard to our property.  No more than 6 trees, but we expect a nice harvest from them each year.  That is one rea…

Ever considered freezing your chicken eggs? It’s a convenient and cost-effective way to store extra eggs for later use, especially during the cold wi…

We all want our homes to feel warm, inviting, and special—and spending time creating items from fabric with your own two hands is a great way to hel…

At a Frugal Homestead, one of the things that we enjoy the most is sharing our love of raising chickens. Currently on the farm we have five different…

The kitchen is really the hub of home.  It is the first room you walk into from the garage.  It is connected to the living room.  It is filled with n…

One of the best parts of the holiday season is counting down the days until Christmas. And what better way to do that than with a homemade advent cal…

If you're like me, you love wearing aprons. They're so handy for protecting your clothes when you're cooking or baking.  But sometimes I d…