Thanksgiving is one of the most meaningful and hands-on holidays of the year — a time to cook, create, and count our blessings together as a family. For homeschooling families, it’s also the perfect opportunity to turn the kitchen and dining table into a fun classroom full of history, art, and life skills!
Author: Tara Dodrill
Top 5 Bread Recipes You Need to Make for the Holiday Season
Discover the Top 5 Heritage Holiday Bread Recipes every homesteader needs this season! From pioneer molasses loaves to Appalachian honey buttermilk bread, these easy, mess-free recipes bring old-fashioned flavor and historic charm to your farmhouse kitchen. Perfect for cozy, homemade holiday baking!
Creating an Effective Homeschool Schedule That Actually Works
Learn how to create a homeschool schedule that fits the needs of your family.
The Best Homestead Animals for Small Acreage
(By: Tara Dodrill, a seasoned homesteader who’s learned the hard way that goats can open any gate… twice.) The Best Homestead Animals for Small Acreage When my husband and I bought our fixer-upper farm, it looked more like a jungle than a dream homestead. The fence was sagging, the pasture was full of thistles, and […]
Ohio Homeschool Field Trip: Heritage Explorers Fest
Don’t miss the ultimate Ohio homeschool field tip, Heritage Explorers Fest.
How to Turn Your Homestead into a Homeschool Living Classroom
Sometimes when people ask me how I “do school” on our little homestead, they picture a room full of textbooks and endless lectures. But after 10+ years of homeschooling, I’ve learned the secret: your homeschool living classroom doesn’t have to be four walls. In fact, your entire homestead is the classroom. Here’s how I turned […]
How to Start a Free-Range Chicken Farm
At sunrise, a healthy flock scratching through dew-soaked grass is more than a pleasant scene—it’s a proven, profitable system when built correctly. If you’re wondering how to start free range chicken farm without guesswork, you’re in the right place. This step-by-step guide distills the essentials so beginners can launch with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and […]
The Impact of Free-Range Poultry Farming on Quality and Industry Trends
Free range poultry is reshaping how chickens are raised and how eggs and meat are valued. But not all labels mean the same thing. Learn what ‘free range’ really entails, how it impacts flavor, nutrition, and cost, and the trade-offs producers and consumers need to understand
How to Fence Chickens and Goats Effectively
If your hens keep sneaking into the garden and your goats see fences as fun challenges, you’re not alone. The good news: with a little planning, you can build one setup that keeps everyone safe and where they belong. Welcome to a simple, step-by-step guide to fencing for chickens and goats. We’ll cut through […]
Unveiling the Characteristics of Berkshire Swine
Keeping Berkshire swing on your homestead tips and tricks.