On our Own Homestead

11/02/2026

Fresh from The Clucking Chronicles!

Well, folks, I've been sitting on this one for a while, and honestly, I've been dreading writing it. But with everything going on in the world lately, I finally decided it was time to put my thoughts into words.

Remember when our grandparents grew their own food, canned everything they could, and always had something tucked away for a rainy day? They didn't call it prepping. They just called it living! And I can't help but think maybe they knew a thing or two that we've forgotten.

I'm not saying the sky is falling, but I do think it's time we start paying attention and getting back to some of those old-fashioned skills. You don't need 20 acres or a barn full of chickens to become a little more self-reliant!

I'd love for you to give it a read and tell me what you think!
https://www.onourownhomestead.com/post/the-rainy-days-may-be-coming-why-self-reliance-matters-more-than-ever

Because I'd rather prepare for a rainy day that never comes than find myself wishing I'd started sooner... ❤️

Our grandparents knew the value of putting food away for a rainy day. With so much uncertainty in the world, maybe it's time we got back to basics. From gardening and preserving food to building a well-stocked pantry, self-reliance isn't about fear. It's about being prepared for whatever tomorrow br...

10/31/2026

CONFESSION TIME: My porch goose has a shopping problem!

It started innocently enough. One cute little outfit for the holidays.

Then she needed something for Halloween. And Christmas. And Thanksgiving. And patriotic holidays. And, of course, something casual for those days when she just wants to stand on the porch and judge the neighbors.

Now she has an entire WARDROBE.... WITH A CLOTHING RACK. 🤦‍♀️

At this point, she owns more seasonal outfits than I do, has absolutely no income, contributes nothing toward the mortgage, and somehow STILL needs more clothes.

I'm beginning to think I'm not collecting porch goose outfits anymore.

I'm just the financial backer of a very demanding, fashion-conscious goose. And the worst part? I already have my eye on her next outfit.

10/27/2026

We found this perfectly preserved perished Dragonfly in our garden.

10/27/2026

Death is part of Homesteading but this just made us sad. A perfectly preserved Dragonfly. I ordered a Kit to keep it intact and admire the beauty of it in our home going forward. In the meantime, here are some pictures because... how often do we get the chance to really see a Dragonfly up close?

10/25/2026

Apparently, Chris's music choice did NOT pass the homestead vibe check! He was just trying to enjoy his music when Pippin, our Aussie, and Rorschach, our favorite Turkey, decided an intervention was necessary!

Next thing you know, Chris is being chased across the yard by the self-appointed Homestead Music Police! 🤣

Around here, even the animals have opinions about the playlist!

10/20/2026

This is how we round up our Turkeys for their Coop at night 🌙

10/20/2026

Beautiful Homestead morning ❤️

10/19/2026

Sugar Cane season is back for us now at https://www.onourownhomestead.com/seasonal-and-limited

10/17/2026

I actually confirmed that this is accurate.... they just can't stop trying to poison us all! Savor announced a self-affirmed GRAS determination in 2025. That means the company concluded its product was generally recognized as safe for its intended uses. It is not the same as FDA approval. Savor isn't stopping at butter. Its technology is also being developed to produce alternatives to palm oil, cocoa butter, beef tallow and other fats. That means the potential implications extend well beyond dairy products.... Just NO!

A “revolutionary” and highly debated shift in food technology has officially reached American bakeries as Savor, a California-based startup backed by Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures, rolls out a lab-created butter made directly from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. By utilizing a cutting-edge thermochemical process that chemically synthesizes fat molecules to mirror traditional dairy, the company produces a “sustainable alternative” that completely eliminates the need for cows, plants, or agricultural land. Strikingly, this “butter made from air” has bypassed the standard pre-market Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval process. Savor achieved this by utilizing the legal framework known as self-affirmed GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe), which allows independent panels of qualified experts to establish an ingredient’s safety without waiting for a formal federal review. While pioneering establishments like San Francisco’s Michelin-starred One65 and Jane the Bakery are already incorporating the product into their “upscale” pastries, the quiet commercial launch has sparked immense political and consumer backlash.

🚩Check out the comments section for the concerns surrounding lab created butter 🫠

📸Image Rights (butter): ESG News
📸Image Rights (Bill Gates): Forbes

10/15/2026

Have you met the winged bean? This under-appreciated tropical plant gives you five edible parts (pods, leaves, flowers, seeds and roots), is packed with protein, and loves warm climates. Read why it might be the next must-grow for homesteads and backyard gardeners: https://wix.to/kRetn7G