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How a suburban family left it all behind in order to homeschool and homestead in Appalachia. Learn how to begin homesteading and to learn vital skills such as gardening, food preservation, animal husbandry, homeschooling and more! We have chickens, dairy cows, dairy goats, ducks, pigs, quail, two Great Pyrenees & the cutest farm cat around! So, come along with us on our journey as we left it all behind to follow our Appalachian roots! Thank you for following our journey & supporting our channel! ~
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Looking for an excellent and quick way to cut kindling? You will not be disappointed in the Kindling Cracker by Northern Tool! I found this super easy to use! We use wood heat from our Lopi Liberty all through the Fall, Winter, and early Spring. Keeping a great woodpile is essential as well as effective…
Just as it says… Conform? Ask permission? Seek approval? THAT is what you do in the rat race. Are you still in the rat race? The whole idea of breaking away, getting back to your roots and homesteading is to lead a different life! Do not let others dictate your lifestyle. Whether their intentions are…
No matter what the occasion, there’s always time for the animals and certainly all the farmstead chores! There’s nowhere else we’d rather be! Hope you had a blessed Christmas! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe and Share with friends! ~Sloggers Chicken Boots: http://amzn.to/2i0HkRl ~Vetericyn Wound Care Spray: http://amzn.to/2i9XwAq *afflinks Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook:…
My Cochise mysteriously injured his paw several days before Christmas. No one wanted to hear that. The question is how much does he trust me and how well does he respond to having treatment? Let’s find out. Thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe and Share with friends! Vetericyn Wound Care Spray: http://amzn.to/2i9XwAq Patara’s Social Media:…
Everyone in my Facebook Homesteading Group is buzzing over this! So, let’s chat! Don’t make your homestead more complicated than it already is. Don’t bring more hazards to your farmstead. They have enough. Mother nature has a way of taking care of her own with minimal help from you as long as you do your…
The question was asked about how I feel about a previous video and my interpretation of sustainable chickens breeds. I can tell you that answer will always vary! So do what works best for your, your goals and your farm! And YES… there was some wind today! But let’s chicken chat! Enjoy & thanks for…
The Holly Jolly Christmas Tag from Appalachia’s Homestead with Patara! Have a very Merry Christmas, everyone! Enjoy & Thanks for watching! xoxo Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! ~ Homemade Sausage Balls Vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPbNGyiRLXo Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/CmLAOm ~ TICKETS for The Great Appalachian…
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Appalachia’s Homestead! xoxo Enjoy & Thanks for watching! Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share! ~ Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/CmLAOm ~ TICKETS for The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference HERE: https://goo.gl/inF0gJ…
A delicious breakfast casserole for any occasion! *THANK YOU to ALL our VETERANS! Subscribe & Thanks for watching! SEE MORE BELOW! ~ Energy Bomb: https://amzn.to/3oh34dm ~ All American 921 Canner: https://amzn.to/3w88tpG ~ Fight Bac: https://amzn.to/3CkoniV ~ FoodSaver Accessory Hose/Sealer: https://amzn.to/2ZShoPM ______________________________________________ Patara’s Social Media: ~ Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~ Facebook Premium Group: goo.gl/n4bnMo ~ Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~…
Time to get ready for very cold weather coming to the farmstead and for Christmas! Let’s do it! AND! Thank you so much for all the kind gifts and cards! We love you guys! xoxo Enjoy & thanks for watching! Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends~ Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com…
Being a woman is one thing. Being a mom is another. Throw in being a homesteader and you have one big super hero. However, there are seasons in everything we do. Go at YOUR pace. Work your farm. Be proud of all you have going on. It’ll all work out, mama. I promise! You can…
Pinto Beans=Hillybilly Pride! One bag of beans can help you create an endless run of meals. You can literally stretch one straight to another, feed your family many times and even feed the chickens! It’s a beautiful thing. Just be willing to think outside the box. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe,…
If you are looking for some of the best homesteading books particularly on raising chickens, here are some of my top recommendations. They are all by the incredible Ms. Gail Damerow no less! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens: http://amzn.to/2gtcZXX ~The Chicken…
Since so many are asking, a brief homestead health update for you! THANK YOU so much for all the helpful comments and input about James. We press forward in our situation. You guys are just amazing all the time. Good friends make all the difference! P.S. Be sure to catch that piano playin’ at the…
When taking James to his continual doctors’ appointments, I have to consolidate errands. So, our regular Aldi trip was planned for today since we were scheduled to be in Knoxville. They offer great deals and many organics now! Every trip is different for us! If you have never visited one near you, I think you…
A step by step on how I love making my homemade, buttermilk biscuits! They are fabulous and you can make them, too and don’t forget that Lodge Cast Iron griddle! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! ~ Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle: http://amzn.to/2gL3SW3 *afflink Patara’s Social Media:…
Homesteading is not a game and you must be willing to do a large amount of homework to find out what works best for you. You have to be willing to really dive in and evaluate what are the “do’s & don’t’s” so you do not overspend money, lose animals, get injured or have a…
So many chores, expansions and time with the animals. It is certainly always busy, but such a good life! Cochise, our Great Pyrenees, requires an enormous amount of commitment but has done exceptionally well with his 2 years of training. If you are interested in owning an LGD, please do your homework on true breeds…
An honest conversation here. The main point of this Vid is to always do what works best for you and your farm. What others do should never effect how you run your homestead. Raising your own food sources is a serious commitment in all ways. While it may be true that you may not necessarily…
A simple Thanksgiving on our Mountain Top Homestead! Thank you for coming along on the journey! Hope you had a wonderful holiday! Turkey Too is one lucky bird. Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference…
We may be prepping for Thanksgiving, but there is work to do especially if rain is moving in! Off to our Back to Eden garden we go! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog:…
A brooder full of new, homegrown baby chicks… Who doesn’t love that? Buff and Silkies, too! Heart melters! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com ~The Great Appalachian Homesteading Conference Facebook Page: https://goo.gl/CmLAOm ~ TICKETS for The Great Appalachian Homesteading…
A simmer pot is a great way to naturally add beautiful scents to your home especially if you have a wood stove! Here are some of my favorite things to do! Feel free to share your favorite mixes and recipes, too! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends!…
Time to finalize the winterizing of our Back to Eden Garden that is still producing a tremendous amount of tomatoes and basil! We got a tremendous amount of work done and enjoyed a little help from our special friends. Chickens are the perfect gardening companions! Enjoy & thanks for watching! ~ Like, Subscribe, Comment &…
How do I keep ticking? How do I keep up with everything? How have I NOT gotten sick? Well… these are my tricks and they have proven to make a huge difference in my life. Always do what works best for you! ~ NOTE: For ACV… 1 cup water to 1-2 teaspoons organic ACV. Enjoy…
Nothing says the holidays better than homemade sausage balls! I make them by the truck loads for all of our holiday events as they are always a huge hit! So yummy. So simple! Here is how I make them! Enjoy & thanks for watching! xo Like, Subscribe, Comment and Share with friends!~ OXO Good Grips…
Folks… no matter what, never slack on your due diligence! It’s a very hard lesson your homestead will teach you. Never assume too much in terms of resources and basic needs for your farm. It’s a lesson no one can predict as we are certainly finding out here on our mountain. Your natural resources should…
Straight up! This is NOT an apple pie. This is a vinegar pie that will rock your world! There are many vinegar pie recipes and we especially love Laura Ingalls’, but this one is really exciting because who doesn’t appreciate a warm, apple pie? I am so glad to have finally located this old recipe!…
Every mom has that meal. When life is spinning and the chores are lined up, but you need to feed the troops! This is one of my quick sanity suppers! It’s stretching a meal by using leftovers and is great in a pinch. My men love it! Please NOTE: Modify the recipe with what works…
A new and delicious twist on one of my very favorite meals! You absolutely must try this easy and sensational supper! It is certainly a crowd pleaser! Enjoy & thanks for watching! ~Be sure to check out Deep South Homestead! Like, Subscribe, Comment & Share with friends! Patara’s Social Media: ~Facebook: https://goo.gl/6Sf4II ~Instagram:https://goo.gl/PjL8qp ~Blog: http://appalachiashomestead.blogspot.com…
