• Simple DIY Fire Starters You Can Make in Minutes

    Depending on where you live, winter is coming. While it’s been much warmer here than last year, we’ve had to start a fire a few nights already. We are in love with our wood stove. Starting a fire in it, however, it not always a simple matter. Right now, we’ve had no snow so our woodpile is still relatively dry. It’s not hard to get a good fire going with only some paper, kindling, and a match. Once the winter weather sets in, it’s a different story. That’s where a good homemade fire starter comes in. These fire starters will save you time and frustration. They are also created entirely…

  • 5 Easy Ways to Care for Your Backyard Flock This Winter

    When it comes to winter, and cold weather, your barnyard birds are much more hardy than you may realize. While our chickens prefer to stay in the coop on snowy days, the ducks and geese can usually be found running around or laying in the snow. They’ll only spend the day in the coop if I force them to, or if it’s too windy. When it comes to caring for your birds during winter, if you make sure to take care of a few things, you’ll find it isn’t any more work than during warmer months. (None of the links in this post are sponsored. The Product linked in this…