Learn how to clean a Berkey water filter with this simple tutorial. With proper care and maintenance, a Berkey water filter will serve your family well for many years. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Why we love the Berkey water filter I shared all about the Berkey water filter, why we love it and have been using it for 8+ years now in this post: Berkey Water Filter Review To recap the top three reasons why we … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Boys Room Makeover
We did a little farmhouse boys room makeover to get this space a little more cozy. Everything in this old Victorian farmhouse is a work in progress, but I love bringing you along on the journey. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. When we bought this home back in January, the boys room looked quite a bit different. With chocolate brown painted wood floors, and red walls, it was in need of some major … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Cottage Garden
We turned one of the little cabins on our little homestead property into a farmhouse cottage garden. We have a long way to go in restoring it, but I love all the life that it adds to our farm, even in this current season. Cabin #1 on our new property Cabin, cottage, tiny house...I've called this little space a lot of things. Whatever the proper name, this little space has been sitting mostly neglected for many years. We weren't really sure what would we would use it for, but with its … [Read more...]
Our A-Frame Chicken Tractor
Come see our a frame chicken tractor that we built with Green Willow Homestead plans. It is complete with nesting boxes, a ramp and plenty of space to roam for fresh grass and bugs. This little a frame chicken tractor here is a long time coming. A good month ago now, back in April, I shared with you some tips on how to care for backyard chickens. I talked about feed, water, breeds, needs, and shelter. Oh yeah, shelter. The one thing we didn't have yet when we purchased our fresh little … [Read more...]
Spring Farmhouse Living Room Makeover
Come on inside and see our spring farmhouse living room makeover, with some bright colorful touches. We've mostly neglected this space since we moved in January, but I'm so glad to finally cozy it up. This post is sponsored by Tuesday Morning. All opinions are my own. Our farmhouse living room before When we moved into our late 19th-century Victorian farmhouse back in January, we basically just threw the furniture in the living room and shut the door. With five kids worth of … [Read more...]
Our Magazine Feature in Do It Yourself Magazine
Last May, Better Homes and Gardens sent a designer and photographer to our old farmhouse for their 2019 Summer edition. I am so excited to share with you guys that our feature was just published and is now available on newsstands. Last May, Better Homes and Gardens sent a designer and photographer to our old farmhouse to photograph it for their 2019 Summer edition. I am so excited to share with you guys that our feature was just published and is available in stores. Our Magazine … [Read more...]
Book Photography and Family Pictures | Day in the Life
Today was a super busy day here at the farmhouse. My sister came over to help me take some last minute pictures to go in my book. We got some family photo's, kid photos, and lifestyle shots around the farmhouse. Come along and join us for our family picture taking day! This morning Luke began painting the porch in preparation for our family pictures to go inside my book, while my sister and I took the boys to Target to buy some flowers for the photo shoot. When we got back, Luke hung up the … [Read more...]
Victorian Farmhouse Living Room Decor Reveal
Come on inside and see our spring farmhouse living room makeover, with some bright colorful touches. We've mostly neglected this space since we move in January, but I'm so glad to finally cozy it up. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Spring Farmhouse Living Room Reveal | FARMHOUSE RESTORATION | DIY Spring Decor Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPGiGNh5x-k&t=86s For the full tour, watch the video above! :) Shop this … [Read more...]
Summer Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
I just put the finishing touches on my Summer maternity capsule wardrobe and it only took me 20 minutes to pick out everything I want to wear this Summer! I chose my staples that includes a neutral color palette. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Summer Maternity Capsule Wardrobe Pieces The idea of the capsule wardrobe has intrigued me ever since I heard of the concept. I have been doing it in … [Read more...]
6 Important Things to Consider Before Having a Home Birth
Today I want to introduce you to Jenny Silverstone, a mama of 3, and author of the blog Mom Knows Best. She is going to share some home birth research that she has done, and things you should consider before having a home home birth. You all know I am as big proponent of home birth, and have had two myself. I am planning a third one this October! Let's here what Jenny has to say. Thinking About Home Birth? Here’s What You Should Know Does the idea of a home birth seem much more … [Read more...]
How I get EVERYTHING Done with 5 Kids
Almost every day I get comments and emails from people telling me I am a supermom. They seem to think that I get everything done every day and my life is just perfect. So, I get asked often for advice about what I give my kids to eat, how I keep my house clean all the time, and how I cook 3 meals a day from scratch. Read on to learn a little bit more about the day-to-day in our farmhouse. The Question I get all the time On a daily basis, I receive tons of questions from moms who want to know … [Read more...]
Antique Shopping for Our Kitchen Renovation
Luke and I took the kids antique shopping for our Victorian farmhouse kitchen renovation today! We found a vintage sink base for our kitchen sink, salt and pepper shakers, a chandelier for our farmhouse kitchen renovation, a copper tub, and so much more. Come along and see what else we found! Antique Shopping for Our Kitchen Makeover Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp8yj3_7fvs Shopping for Our Kitchen Makeover The last two Saturdays, Luke and I took the kids antique shopping with … [Read more...]
Touring the Playhouse | MEAL PREPPING | Busy DITL
Today is a super busy day at the farmhouse. We have a gymnastics class to get to, meals to prepare, and a playhouse to tour. Come along with us as we go through our day! Touring the Playhouse | MEAL PREPPING | Busy Day at the Farmhouse Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXthTG-cjKs Highlights and links from our day Today, we made sourdough pancakes for breakfast. After breakfast, Ruth, Johanna, and Eli gave me a tour of the cottage they set up as a playhouse. Then, I took … [Read more...]
Simple Farm and Home Tuesday
Welcome back for another week of Simple Farm and Home Tuesday with Sarah from Rocky Hedge Farm, Chloe from Boxwood Avenue and me! Forgive me for being a day late on this. My book manuscript is due May 1st and I can barely think of anything else. Excuses excuses. But, Wednesday or not, the posts today have some great simple living inspiration! How to Plant, Grow and Care for Zinnias Zinnias are some of my absolute favorite cut flowers. I grow them in ever shade of pink, orange, yellow and red. … [Read more...]
Baby #6 is on the way!
We are excited to announce that baby #6 will be joining our family this October. Will we have another home birth, or find out the gender? I can't wait to share some of the details with you! Watch our pregnancy announcement video https://youtu.be/nKyl2Ma2XfE Will we find out the gender? No, we will not. We found out the gender with our first two babies, and we kept it a surprise with the last three. I love dreaming about the gender the entire 41 weeks. It gives me an exciting surprise to … [Read more...]
How To Take Care Of Chickens
Have you ever thought about raising your own backyard chickens? It is actually easier than having a garden. Today, I'm going to take you through everything you need to know about how to take care of chickens. Recently, we went to a local farm store to buy a batch of chicks. We had five chickens at our old house, but when we moved, we asked our neighbors if they would like to add our chickens to their flock. We didn’t really want to move the coop and move the chickens to … [Read more...]
Book Update| Day in the Life Vlog
Welcome to the farmhouse! Come inside and see our crazy day. Currently, I am in survival mode while I am finishing up writing my book and the kids are loving the warm weather and discovering the little animals outside. Book Update | Day in the Life Video https://youtu.be/toCos7EAxxs Exciting New Times The Farmhouse on Boone family is in survival mode! If you have been following along for a while, you might know that I am working on a DIY craft book, but with selling our house and moving, I have … [Read more...]
Simple Farm and Home Tuesday
It's Tuesday again, which means it is time for some more simple farm and home inspiration with Chloe from Boxwood Avenue, Sarah from Rocky Hedge Farm and me! This week we have some gardening, natural cleaning and a DIY project. Read on for that goodness! How to Plant and Grow Onions Sarah shares all her tips for planting and growing onions. We are knee deep in home renovations and finishing up by book manuscript, but MAN I can't wait to get outside and din the dirt. Get Sarah's post here: How … [Read more...]
Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen Design Plans
I am so excited to embark on a full victorian farmhouse kitchen restoration. This space is in need of a little TLC to brighten it up and bring it back to something reminiscent of the time it came from. https://youtu.be/3hzvkX5OMD8 When we first walked through our farmhouse, this kitchen renovation project was immediately at the top of my list. Currently the space is very underutilized and impractical. When I am trying to cook a big from-scratch meal for my family, I am frustrated by the lack … [Read more...]
Avocado Mayo Recipe
Learn how to make homemade mayonnaise with avocado oil. This recipe is so simple and inexpensive! Avocado Mayo Recipe | MADE FROM SCRATCH| Easy Mayonnaise Recipe Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS6YfbXPH2M Is making homemade mayonnaise hard? Nope! I thought it would be really hard to make to, but I was shocked about just how simple it really is. It can be made very quickly and with a few basic staple ingredients. Do I have to use avocado oil? I recently made this same recipe with olive … [Read more...]