When Buying Bulk Isn’t the Better Option

Most of us have heard it all our adult lives: Buying in bulk saves money. What if I told you that isn’t always true? Let me show you a couple examples of when buying less is saving more. As I begin to restock, and build up my pantry for the season I have tried to …

The 12-Month Egg Experiment — Does Water Glassing Actually Work?

The 12-Month Egg Experiment — Does Water Glassing Actually Work? For any homesteader with a flock of chickens or ducks, the “winter egg slump” is a real challenge. As daylight fades, so does egg production. One of the oldest and most effective ways to combat this is water glassing—a method of preserving unwashed, fresh eggs …