Morning Chores • 14th February 2023

Making Amigurumi: A Beginner's Guide to This Adorable Yarn Art

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making crochet animals and toys. The word comes from the words “ami,” which means crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi,” which means stuffed doll or toy. Amigurumi started in the 1950s in Japan, but it has become a hit worldwide with the popularity of Kawaii brand products and the rise in Japanese anime, cosplay,

Morning Chores • 8th February 2023

What to Know About Emotional Support Animals (and Which is Best For You)

It’s hard not to feel happy when you see a puppy or kitten, but for some people, pets are an essential lifeline to support their mental health. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a pet that offers emotional assistance for mental health disorders and other problems. Professionals train service dogs to assist their owners with daily tasks and ensure they can safely navigate the public space. On the other hand, ESAs are there to provide love and comfort. Why Use an Emotional Support Animal? ES

Morning Chores • 2nd February 2023

12 Crochet Ideas to Use Up Leftover Yarn

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Crochet is a wonderful way to unwind after a long day, but all that leftover yarn from your projects can be annoying. Instead of throwing away the leftover pieces of yarn, we have a few ideas to recycle them into new designs. To gather leftover yarn, start a box in your hobby room or closet and label it for recycling. Once you have enough, you c

Morning Chores • 31st January 2023

How to Identify and Get Rid of Head Lice

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Head lice are one of those tricky parts of being a parent. Children play with other children, and one day, they can creep up on you. Even adults can come down with head lice. It’s hard to know how many people get head lice yearly, but the most common age groups are between 3-11 years old. Studies show that girls are more likely to get head lice

Morning Chores • 28th January 2023

The Different Types of Yarn and Which Is Right For Your Project

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Why do some yarn projects feel marvelous and others feel rough? Why do some look fabulous and others look cheap? There are many wonderful types of yarn, from alpaca wool to acrylic, and each creates a different look and feel. If you’re new to knitting and crocheting, it can feel overwhelming seeing all the different types of yarn at the store. Y

Morning Chores • 26th January 2023

The Differences Between Crocheting and Knitting and Which is Right For You

Every hobby attracts people for different reasons. Take knitting and crocheting. Some people like to knit because they enjoy the feeling of using knitting needles and the variety of projects they can do. Other people enjoy the feeling of a crochet hook in between their fingers and prefer to create with these tools. If you’re just beginning with crochet or knitting and you’re wondering how to decide which is the better craft for you, this article will give you a head start. So, let’s dive right

MorningChores • 22nd January 2023

How to Put and Keep Weight on Your Horse

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Looking after horses can be challenging. There are so many elements to balance to keep your horse healthy. Maintaining the right weight on your horse is a major part of your responsibilities as a horse owner. For instance, without access to forage, many horses lose weight and struggle in the winter. Some horses develop illnesses that cause them

MorningChores • 19th January 2023

Growing Crocus: How to Care for These Early Spring Beauties

After a long winter, gardeners eagerly await the first blooms to appear in spring. Crocus plants are some of the first little flowers to start growing when the weather gets warmer. You can sometimes see the petals pop up right through the snow. It’s easy to spot the bright purple, yellow, and speckles of white among the dreary winter landscape. Not only are these flowers lovely to look at, but they attract local wildlife to your garden. They’re beloved by honey, bumble, and honey bees as the f

MorningChores • 17th January 2023

How to Make Ice Art to Liven Up Your Winter

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Winter is an excellent time for making artwork indoors with some warming coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. But you can create art outdoors, too. Have you ever heard of ice artwork? Unlike snow angels or snowmen, ice artwork is made using ice. You create it by freezing water in fun shapes with colors or materials added to it before it freezes. The r

MorningChores • 11th January 2023

How to Make and Use Whey at Home

Whey is the by-product of cheese production, but it’s extremely handy to have in the home and garden. It’s a nutritional powerhouse that can be used to feed humans and plants. But even if you aren’t making cheese, you can create your own whey at home. You’ve probably seen the powdered form at the store, but it starts out as a liquid and it’s incredibly easy to whip up. Here’s how to prepare and make the most of this fantastic food. Whey was discovered about 3000 years ago, but you’ve most lik

MorningChores • 8th January 2023

How To Make Crème Fraîche at Home for a Delectable Treat

Crème fraîche, French for “fresh cream,” is a popular and versatile kitchen ingredient. It adds a creamy texture and zingy flavor to numerous dishes. Even better? You can make it right at home with just a few ingredients. If you’ve been to a supermarket recently, you’ve probably noticed that crème fraîche is pricey. Making your own saves you cash, plus you can decide what goes into it. No funky, hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Keep reading to find out how to make this delicious ingredient and h

MorningChores • 7th January 2023

11 Knitting and Crochet Projects for Winter

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. When the weather gets cold and the ground is covered in frost, it’s hard to spend time outdoors. So, finding hobbies and activities that keep you busy in the winter months is essential. Knit and crochet are popular winter hobbies for a reason. They are fun and creative, but the best part is that you can get lost in a project for hours and hours!

MorningChores • 30th December 2022

How to Grow and Take Care of Forsythia - The Early Spring Wonder

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. The first sign that spring has arrived is when you spot eye-catching forsythia shrubs bursting with color. It’s hard to miss those vibrant yellow forsythia growing out there, especially when the rest of the world is still in winter slumber. Since 1908, when the first horticultural variety was imported into America, gardeners have been obsessed w

MorningChores • 29th December 2022

7 of the Best Fish For Your Backyard Pond

When you have a pond, you want to ensure that it’s full of healthy, happy fish. But how do you pick the right species? The choice of fish can be overwhelming. Therefore, depending on your pond size and volume, you must consider what fish is best for your property. Do you want large fish or small ones? Brightly colored species or something a little less flashy? How many fish can your pond hold? This article will walk you through the different species of fish and how to care for them in your bac

MorningChores • 28th December 2022

Growing and Caring for Tree Philodendrons

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. It’s not a tree, nor a philodendron, but whatever you call them, tree philodendrons are extremely cool to have growing in your space. These distinctive plants have massive, fenestrated leaves that you can’t miss. Due to its size, it has become a popular choice for people looking to add a dramatic plant to their collection. It’s originally from S

MorningChores • 26th December 2022

How to Make and Use a Miniature Indoor Greenhouse

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. You don’t need to have a huge homestead with acres of land to grow plants in a greenhouse. In fact, you don’t need any land at all. Miniature greenhouses are the perfect solution for growing humidity-loving plants indoors. Plus, they’re cute! Whether you’re looking for DIY solutions for a small apartment or you want to grow stuff indoors during

MorningChores • 18th December 2022

How To Use Social Media To Promote Your Farm or Homestead

Nowadays, nearly everything we do operates online, from shopping to keeping up with friends and family. Whether you want to add a little income or find like-minded people, you can harness social media to promote your homestead. Using social media, you can market your produce, meat, and crafts, or attract people to come and visit your homestead. You can also find advertisers, if you get enough followers, and have a supplemental income stream. Here’s how to promote your homestead successfully on

MorningChores • 17th December 2022

7 Ways to Store and Preserve Meat Without Electricity

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Losing power is a regular threat on the homestead. On top of that, many of us don’t have endless room in our freezers. What happens when we have a ton of meat from hunting or the fall slaughter? There are many ways of preserving meat. When you’re storing meat without electricity, you need to preserve your meat. Otherwise, you’d end up with a cup

MorningChores • 15th December 2022

How to Make a Winter Nature Journal to Pass the Cold Months

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Winter is a great time of year for a lot of reasons, but if you’re passionate about gardening and the great outdoors, you might be struck by the winter blues when the cold weather rolls around. That’s where making a winter nature journal can help. Although winter seems cold and lifeless sometimes, there’s still a lot going on. Plus, it’s the ide

MorningChores • 13th December 2022

9 Tips for Better Sleep and More Productive Days

If you buy an item via links on this page, we may earn a commission. Our editorial content is not influenced by commissions. Read the full disclosure. Did you know a study found that a farmer’s chance of reduced stability leading to dangerous falls is 7.4 times higher when they don’t get enough sleep? Sleep is crucial to your mental and physical health. But getting enough quality sleep is easier said than done. Some people struggle to get those precious hours of rest, making gardening and home

Self Sufficient Projects • 22nd March 2021

36 PVC DIY Projects for Your Homestead

If you are looking for new and easy projects but you don’t know where to start, here’s an idea for you: PVC DIY projects. In this article, I am going to give you 36 amazing PVC DIY projects that will show you how you can use PVC pipes in a creative way and how to make the most of a reusable product! I have divided the article into different sections, so there’s something for everyone! They can be used as a handy and reusable cage for holding up your tomatoes. You can make the cages according

Self Sufficient Projects • 20th January 2021

9 Old Recipes Every True Homesteader Should Know

Nowadays, there always seems to be a pressure to move forward and look to the future, but sometimes it’s also nice to be present and perhaps, take some time to look back. Here are 10 old recipes that every true homesteader should know. To begin, I have some warming, wholesome dishes to heat you up in the chilly winter months. The Iroquois Indians cultivated and used the Three Sisters (corn, squash and beans) in their diet. This dish is super simple and easy to make. It consists of three main

The Lost Herbs • 31st December 2020

5 Herbal Antibiotics You Can Use To Fight Infection

The flu season is already here. It is, therefore, understandable if you’re feeling anxious about catching a cold, especially as we are still living through a pandemic… Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here to help! In this post, I’m going to provide 5 herbal antibiotics to help fight against those nasty little bacteria and prevent infection so you can enjoy the end of a year with a healthy mind, body and spirit. This wonderful plant belongs to the same group as onion, leeks and shallots. You might

Self Sufficient Projects • 23rd December 2020

5 Recipes That You Can Make If You Live Fridge-Less

In the modern world, it is easy to assume that everyone has access, or has chosen to have a fridge in their kitchen… However, there are many situations that may prohibit, or force you to go fridge-less in your life. For example, there might be a power shortage in your neighborhood, or you simply don’t want to spend money on the electricity if you barely use it! Even though living without a fridge makes some things harder, like hot climates, that lead to high temperatures in the kitchen that ca

The Lost Herbs • 2nd October 2020

How To Make An Anti Inflammatory Herbal Jar (Pickled Purslane) %

Have you ever heard of pigweed? Pigweed, or otherwise known as Purslane and Portulaca Oleracea is a weed with red stems, luscious green leaves, and beautiful yellow flowers. Purslane is available all over the world from vineyards, fields to roadside cracks. However, this weed is not just a little piece of nature, but it is extremely nutritious and has been used in alternative medicine for many years to treat a variety of health problems including, inflammation. Similar to other weed-like green