So, B has taken a keen interest in producing different bath, body, and home products. So far, we have developed bath bombs, sugar scrubs, and candles. We are hoping to add a function on this site to support selling our items. Check back soon for the "Shop" tab. Does anyone have any other simple, easy … Continue reading Bath Products
So we've been quiet for a couple of weeks. The Yager Homestead also operates a firework stand during all the Texas seasons as a side hustle. Excuse our extended silence, but we are back! Now that we are back, I have questions! This is my first time to grow icebox watermelon (or any watermelon, for … Continue reading Back in Action
We finally said goodbye to our potato plants yesterday. They had a good run, but it was their time to go. Rest in peace, little guys. Any suggestions for what we can plant in their place? I'm thinking maybe peppers, peas, or pumpkins! -TBE
A big part of our homesteading journey has been finding ways to reduce/reuse/recycle. It's better for the environment, and saves us money in the long run. One area we have struggled with is taking our lunches. T and B pack lunches every day. While a lunchbox is a great reusable container to carry your whole … Continue reading Mason Jar Salads
Checked the garden this morning and found this little guy! Can't wait to watch it grow! #watermelon #homestead #homesteading #gardening
If you saw our last post, you've seen how many cucumbers The Yager Homestead is producing, and how huge they are! We are making them faster than we can eat them. Although our neighbors appreciate the random bags of cukes on their doorstep, we've got to find a better way to process these. Guru Penny, … Continue reading Homemade Pickles – Two Ways!
When you skip picking for just one day...😭 #farmers #giantcucumbers #homesteading
If you raise chickens, you know that they have their own, unique way of bathing that doesn't involve water. We've all heard the phrase, "mad as an old wet hen". Surely there's something to that. So, the chickens have their own technique called a dust bath. Basically, the chicken sits in the dust, flaps its wings, … Continue reading Using Ash in the Chicken Coop
The Yager Homestead moved to our current abode about a year ago. The previous owners had just put in a brand-new electric stovetop. While we had grown used to a gas range, we were thankful for the gorgeous new appliance. Unfortunately, T is a bit of a messy cook. That means, several scalded, stuck-on, pesky … Continue reading Cleaning the Stovetop
The garden at the Yager Homestead is thriving at the moment. The beautiful warm weather paired with late Spring rains is doing wonders for my cucumber plants. But with only three of us in the home, what do we do with all the extra cukes? Cucumber is chockful of B vitamins, which help stress and … Continue reading DIY Cucumber Scrub
