I just won't pay several dollars for a tiny bottle of mixed spices or seasoned salt. Not when it's so easy to make your own, which will be a lot more flavor-able and smell wonderfully fresh compared to something made and jarred weeks or months ago. There are all kinds of spice seasonings and mixes … Continue reading What is your House Seasoning Mix?
We all Have The Same Amount of TIME
The best thing I can give my pets is my time. I have two Border Collies, and anyone who knows the breed knows they need something to do. In our case, it's Frisbee. Everyday, at least twice a day. Basically my husband is responsible for this, but at times I pitch in and throw it … Continue reading We all Have The Same Amount of TIME
Protect Pets from Cold Weather
BBRRRR... it's getting cold out! But then it is mid-December. I thought a few tips for protecting your pets from cold, snow and ice might be appropriate. The American Veterinary Medical Association has some great tips at the AVMA website and HSUS for protecting your pets. Of course the obvious is to protect from the cold air … Continue reading Protect Pets from Cold Weather
What is a Professional Pet Shipper?
In my work life, I own and operated Airborne Animals LLC, a pet shipping business, visit Airborne Animals LLC to see what we do. Basically a pet shipper handles all the arrangements to move pets from Point A to Point B as a cargo shipment (I have nothing to do with pets in cabin or … Continue reading What is a Professional Pet Shipper?
Coping with RA on the Homestead
I have Rheumatoid arthritis. I was diagnosed in 2000, but I probably had it long before that. It flared dramatically after having Lyme's disease. It's difficult working full time with RA, and the homestead work is no exception. Sore joints in the morning, limited movements, and swollen joints all inhibit what I feel like doing. … Continue reading Coping with RA on the Homestead
In the Beginning
Fox Pines Homestead began as an idea - a return to the farm, being close to nature, growing my own food again. An introduction to a slower life for my family, without the rush of an suburban life. A chance to slow down and live life again, to enjoy the sunshine, the rain, fog … Continue reading In the Beginning
The Homestead Name
Fox Pines Homestead comes from a combination of things. We're not exactly a farm - no livestock - but more than a house we live in. First, our address is Pines Road - named for all the tall Red Pines that grow in the sandy soil of the area. Cut them down and in a … Continue reading The Homestead Name