Dawn Rae

It took a minute for the birds to warm up to it... but now, there is a virtual line up of feathered visitors. AND... I can see who is coming and going at the chicken coop. See my written review: reviewthisreviews.com/2025/11/great-… @ReviewThisSites #birdwatching #security #westvirginia

I'm loving this turned wood, epoxy, and aluminum crochet hook! See why here: reviewthisreviews.com/2025/10/review… @ReviewThisSites #ACouple2Tree #Crochet #gifts #supportsmallbusiness

This Conbola fan has been used in my camper trailer, by myself and others. It is an excellent rechargeable, recharging, air-moving, portable fan. See my review here: reviewthisreviews.com/2025/10/review… @ReviewThisSites @conbola_

@homesteader23 Awesome!!!

Got a little work in on the ash pile

@heirloomgrown awesome !!

First time growing spaghetti squash. I harvest 28lbs, the vines were super productive! Definitely growing them again.

I am always late to the party. I only recently heard of Mary Maxim. I'm sharing just in case you haven't heard of this awesome choice for exclusive craft supplies choice. @ReviewThisSites @MaryMaximUS #Crochet #knit #BagODay exclusive #TonalHues yarn

At 60 years old, I am FINALLY able to knit! Lesson: Never give up. reviewthisreviews.com/2025/08/review… @ReviewThisSites

@LaurelMtMan Beautiful! I planted my first Iris a year ago. It looked like they sent up stems and were ready to bloom. Then it looked like the deer ate them.

First Iris of the year 😊🎉🥳

I'm still thinking about my visit to Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine in Connecticut. A thought-provoking Historical Landmark. reviewthisreviews.com/2025/07/travel… @ReviewThisSites #travel #History

@bushcamp2 hahaha!

The face you make when you tell your buddy to sniff that dirt but it’s poop!

@KingVelesI Gorgeous photo! In my opinion... Large scale or small scale homesteading are both beneficial and depends on who is doing it. Depends what the individual needs are. Personally, I don't want to discourage anyone from "homesteading" - whether it's 2 acres or 2,000.

Hard disagree. We've tried the "Homesteading Light" approach back in the very beginning of our journey, and we HATED it. You get a lot of the disadvantages of homesteading, without getting most of its perks. The land you have requires substantial amounts of work, but you don't have enough of it to generate a meaningful degree of self-sufficiency or profit, forcing you to keep your job. So now you're working both at your job and at home. Meaning, you have little time and energy to invest in your homestead, forcing you to rely on the work of others (on commerce) to keep it functioning. Now you're stuck buying feed, building materials, fertilizer, various "labor-saving" machines, etc., and you're starting to realize this "homesteading" stuff is just lots of work and expense for little to no gain — and who could blame you? By contrast, our quality of life improved DRAMATICALLY when we took the plunge, and decided to go all in — move to a large, isolated property, quit the city job, and drop our cost of living and farming to almost zero. Suddenly, we had tons of time and energy to invest into developing our own land, and while the first year was physically and mentally grueling, our motivation was sky-high from seeing our land, our self-sufficiency, and our ability to make money by raising livestock improve at a rapid pace. And, we got to be together ALL THE TIME, which is definitely the greatest perk of this lifestyle. Your mileage may vary, but "Homesteading Light" was a dead end for us. On the other hand, hardcore homesteading out in the sticks is where we've found our peace, our happiness, and our purpose. For folks who don't mind hard work and simple living, this is the very best lifestyle imaginable.

@ThrillaRilla369 Migraine.

Tell me a pain that is worse than a toothache...Aside from labor

@SNUpshaw It is a little harder in the summer because I go to bed super early, and it's still very light outside. But they like their treats or feed. It was easier to start on the weekends when I could stay up closer to dark.

Question for #chickens If I let them free range in the backyard how do I get them back in at night?

@SNUpshaw I am on my first flock of chickens (2 1/2 years old). I had the same question at first. We got into a pattern. I yell "here chick chick" and take the feed bucket with me. They chase after me, right into their run. I fence them in... and I have an auto electric door on the coop.

The aerial flood risks have FINALLY left the region. I have to coop dried out and cleaned nest boxes. Waiting for this morning's eggs and this is what I find (they aren't broody). Silly Chickens. youtube.com/shorts/4OJkxwG…

@bushcamp2 My BFF sometimes wins the bear lottery for Western Md. He always hopes for the bear. I hope for the stew. hahaha.

@DawnRae64 Spring bear is the BEST!!

Hiked in a long way to explore a new area so I’m having supper in the bush. A nice hearty bear stew should hit the spot!!

Beautiful Red Eft in my West Virginia Yard June 6 2025 youtube.com/shorts/XbEv-Cj… via @YouTube I love living here. #AlmostHeaven

@hungryhomestead looks so delicious! I had leftover macaroni with andouille sausage.

Meal Planning Monday! What’s on your menu this week? It’s getting hot in SC so we will do lots of salads with garden fresh vegetables & homemade dressing

@w_terrence I love reading all these memories. Thank goodness the question wasn't about Supras. I don't want to tell my embarrassing Supra memory.

Does Anyone Recall A Car Called Datsun Before it was renamed Nissan ?