Homestead How-Tos

Storing and Drying Firewood for Winter

As someone who lives in a climate prone to cold weather and snow, one item comes to mind when staying warm is a priority. It’s firewood! Colorado winters just wouldn’t be the same without it. Yet some people pass on it because of the work or they just aren’t certain what to do. Freshly cut […]

Yes You Can! Make Soap at Home

As a self-proclaimed do-it-yourselfer, I look for the next item to make rather than buy. My goal of self sufficiency is mostly driving this desire, but also knowing what is in health and beauty products is another reason. And given that our skin is our largest organ, protecting the rest of our body, it deserves […]

Homemade Cider: Selecting the Right Apples

Cooler temperatures and shorter days usher in fall. Sure, I love summer and the bounty that it brings, but there is something special about autumn. Not only does it signal the beginning of the end of the harvest, but it heralds in a drink that I associate with crisp days, bonfires, and hayrides. Yes, I […]

I’m Connie. Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa taught me me many lessons: raising chickens, growing produce, enjoying raw milk, how to cook from scratch using whole foods, canning, mending clothes, and the importance of being someone who gives back to the community.

Now, living in an urban setting, I brought my country ways with me. Join us as Mr. Overalls and I share our adventures, recipes, and how-to in our daily lives on our 1/3 acre slice of heaven near the center of town.