Monthly Archives: September 2012

Think Your Chickens Are Safe? Think Again!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

When we built our chicken yurt this past summer we made sure to reinforce the bottom of our fencing so it was double layered to prevent predators from getting through the fencing. But what I am about to show you … Continue reading →

Posted in Homesteading, Keeping Chickens, Uncategorized | Tagged chicken, chicken feed, chickens, foxes, homesteading, humane traps, keeping, management, pest, possum, Poultry, predators, raccoons, raising, rodent, Rural Living, Suburban, sustainable living | 17 Comments

The Things You Do With Rice

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

You know the recent article about arsenic levels in rice has been upsetting to me because we are definitely rice eaters. It has not always been that way but I think the economy changes of recent years and the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating Whole Foods For Health, My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, Uncategorized, Unprocessed Food Staples | Tagged Arsenic, Cook, Gluten Free, Grain, grains, healthy, Quinoa, recipes, Rice, skinny, Soy sauce, unprocessed food staples, versatility, whole foods | 12 Comments

Move It If You Can!

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

You know 35 lbs ago….I would not have wanted to spend the day kayaking I probably would have but it would not have been as much fun. I was raised in an active family and living at the beach provides … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Fun, Football, Musings, The Active Homesteader, Uncategorized | Tagged active, Boat, fishing, lifestyle | 4 Comments

The Top 10 Rules For Living On One Income & Thriving On a Shoe String Budget

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I know times are a lot tougher now than they were when we were living on one income only however some things don’t change. We were committed to having me stay at home with the kids, we had tried the … Continue reading →

Posted in Making Your Home A Haven, Money Talks, Survival Diva, The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized | Tagged budget, credit, diy, economical, faith, family, frugal, frugal living, home, homestead living, ikea, one income, owner finance, prepared, raised garden bed, self reliant, Self Sufficient, shoestring, sustainable living, viking | 13 Comments

Last Glimpses Of The Summer Harvest

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I love the cool evening air right now and while I miss the kiss of the hot summer sun licking my limbs as I work in the garden something stirs within me to embrace the chilled air that was hanging … Continue reading →

Posted in Le Jardin (French For The Garden if your not sure ;)...), My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized, Unprocessed Food Staples | Tagged Capsicum annuum, Cook, cooler air, Dehydrating, end of summer, fall, freezer, Fruit and Vegetable, gypsy hyprid, harvest, home, humid, magical evening, Pepper, peppers, root stock, summer, sweet peppers, vegetables, wet, woodstove | 8 Comments

Empty Fridge? Your Not Alone…Even Preppers Run Low On Groceries

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I always hear from people “Oh when the end of days come we are coming to stay with you guys…” or “You guys are so prepared…….” Well as a Sci Fi lover who has watched Jericho and many other futuristic … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Frugality, Money Talks, Uncategorized | Tagged affordable, eating what you have, empty, fridge, frugality, grocery store, inflation, less, less groceries, recession, rising prices, stock, stocking up, sustainable, variety, viking, wasting food | 13 Comments

Home Ownership and The Work That Comes With It – Pic Of The Week

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

If you own a home you know the work list never ends. This is my husband “The Viking” in my life painting and ceiling our chimney cap to prevent rain leaks! I am so thankful he is so handy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Are you Prepared for the future?, Making Your Home A Haven, Projects from the Viking in my life!, Uncategorized | Tagged chimney, gratitude, handyman, home, home economy, honey do list, leak, ownership, painting, photography, repairing, repairs, thankful, to do's, viking | 1 Comment

Pass The Chick “Peas” Please!

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I really understand why these are called Chick Peas because most of the men in my life are not at all that into them. But I will say this for me if I am watching a football game and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating Whole Foods For Health, My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, Uncategorized, Unprocessed Food Staples | Tagged appetizers, Chickpea, Cook, football food, girl food, Gluten Free, Gluten-free diet, healthy, home, olive oil, Recipe, snacks, Special Diets, whole foods | 21 Comments

Organizing A Healthy Lunch Routine

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

I hope many of you enjoyed my post “Organizing A Healthy Household Breakfast Routine” and I hope you try it if you don’t have a routine like that and let me know if it helps make things run smoother in … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating Whole Foods For Health, Home Organization, My Tiny Galley Kitchen's Results, The Suburban Homestead Life, Uncategorized, Unprocessed Food Staples | Tagged condiments, Cook, Dash, flat outs, Frying pan, greek yogurt, healthy, home, Lunch, nutritious, olive oil, onion, packer, Sauté, tortillas, whole foods | 7 Comments

Holy Cannoli Batman Look At Those Jerusalem Artichoke Plants!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Lil' Suburban Homestead

Did that grab your attention? I hope so! I just had to show you how tall our Jerusalem Artichoke plants got this summer. For a little reference my son “The tall one” is 6′ 4″….I cannot wait to cook these … Continue reading →