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Harvesting Honey
Getting started beekeeping is so exciting, but do you know what's even better than that? Your first honey harvest! Kevy and I grin...

Building A Silvopasture For Homestead Pigs
When we first started dreaming about raising pigs on our homestead, the idea of plopping them into a dense, untouched forest seemed a...

Tallow Lotion Bars
You know those moments when your skin feels so dry, you'd try just about anything? Well, let me share something that might sound...

Tallow Lip Balm
Tallow is taking the world by storm, and I am here for it!! If you've had the pleasure of using tallow, you'll understand...
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Hi, I'm Allyson
Chief Weeder / Chicken Feeder
I live in a little slice of paradise within the boreal forest. I'm so passionate about growing, raising, and preserving my own food. Join my family as we convert our acreage into a bonafide homestead.
Improve Your Sustainability + Self Sufficiency
A friendly guide to creating your own abundance through self-sufficiency. Learn how to grow your own food, raise your own animals, and preserve your harvest.