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Winterizing the Chicken Coop & Run

December 15, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead, Printables, Seasonal Living, Uncategorized, Winter Homestead
There’s something magical about winter settling over the homestead—quiet mornings, frosty fence posts, and chickens who suddenly walk like they’re wearing tiny insulated snow boots. But winter also brings new responsibilities, especially when it comes to chicken care. This year, we discovered we had an unexpected twist on the farm: One of our “Bahama” hens was actually a rooster! Yep. My daughter came running inside, insisting a coyote was howling near the coop. We rushed outside—only to find our rooster proudly puffed up, shaking himself with a wobbly, off-key “mrrrr-AAWWW!” He was literally finding his voice, and honestly, aren’t...
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How to Add an Additional Chicken Run (DIY Plans & Instructions)

December 9, 2025 in Chickens, Chickens & Animals, DIY Projects, Homestead, Homestead Planners, Repairs & Builds

Expanding your run gives your flock more space, reduces pecking order battles, and lets them stretch their wings without roaming too far. Here is a simple plan sized for 6–10 chickens. Supplies Needed 2×4 lumber (treated or sealed) – approx. 10–12 pieces Hardware cloth...

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A Grace-Filled Thanksgiving

November 17, 2025 in Family Life, Holidays, Printables, Traditions & Celebrations, Uncategorized

The Heart of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has always been more than a date on the calendar. It’s a season of gathering — a time to pause, to breathe in the scent of roasted turkey and cinnamon, to fill our homes not just with food, but...

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Helping Our Parents Age Gracefully: Faith, Compassion, and Practical Support

September 14, 2025 in Caregiver Checklists, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising Parents

Aging is a season none of us can escape, yet it brings with it both beauty and heartbreak. For me, this truth became very real recently when my mom suffered a fall that led to two brain bleeds and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)....

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Talking with Kids About Tough Topics

September 10, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising Kids

Talking with Kids About Tough Topics: Gentle Guidance for Hard Conversations As parents and caregivers, we want to shield our children from the pain and uncertainty of life. But the truth is—kids face loss and change too. Whether it’s the death of a loved...

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Meal Planning for a Family of Three Generations

August 11, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead Planners, How-to Guides, Raising Kids, Raising Parents, Uncategorized

Meal planning is a lot like herding cats—except the cats are hungry, have dietary restrictions, and argue about green beans. If you’re juggling meals for a multigenerational household, you already know it’s part chef, part nutritionist, and part magician. Whether you’re cooking for kids...

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Homemaker of the heart, old soul with a full calendar, and a proud member of the sandwich generation. I write about faith, family, and caring for my sweet, stubborn mother - who still thinks she's in charge! Think of this space like your grandma's kitchen: a little worn, always warm, and full of stories worth sharing!

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