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Removing your Apres/Gel X/ Gelly tips or even acrylic and glued-on nails has never been easier or faster. Use this method to get a clean removal with no damage to your natural nail. The best part is that 15 - 20 minutes later you are done and ready for a new set or just let your natural nails shine. Use my method or you can purchase these polish removal clips so no foil is needed.

15 Minute Nail Removal Removing your Apres/Gel X/ Gelly tips or even acrylic and glued-on nails has never been easier or faster. Use this method to get a clean removal with no damage to your natural nail. The best part i…

We adopted “Franklin” as a farm dog. He was two and a half months old and he and his siblings had been dumped at the shelter. He is now a spoiled couch dog, but he loves the birds and we love him, so it’s all good. I wanted to show you guys a little bit of his daily fun. From playing ball to helping me feed the birds he goes everywhere I do. We are so glad he does well with the livestock.

Happy Dog On The Homestead We adopted “Franklin” as a farm dog. He was two and a half months old and he and his siblings had been dumped at the shelter. He is now a spoiled couch dog, but he loves the birds and we love him, …

This is a simple crockpot, set it and forget it recipe. The hardest part is the straining or filtering and even that is easy, it just takes a little time. This is a great Holiday party drink or just as a treat for the kids. Homemade is always healthier and you can control the sweetness level. It can be served hot or cold and you can play with the spices for simple cinnamon cider or spicy ginger cider....

Mulled Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider This is a simple crockpot, set it and forget it recipe. The hardest part is the straining or filtering and even that is easy, it just takes a little time. This is a great Holiday party drink or jus…

I love pigment powders and think they are a fun way to sparkle up any design and are also easy to use. We will use mermaid pigment powder to jazz up these short tapered square neon nails. This will be the end of our summer nail series, however, we will start our holiday series. The holiday series will run from September to January and include fun holiday and seasonal nail art.

Short Neon Nails (Featuring Mermaid Powder) I love pigment powders and think they are a fun way to sparkle up any design and are also easy to use. We will use mermaid pigment powder to jazz up these short tapered square neon nails. This will…

This recipe takes me back to my childhood. This is a super simple but yummy treat for you and your munchkins to enjoy over ice on a warm day. Feel free to adjust the cinnamon to your liking. I also recommend you use 1⁄3 cup sweetener to start and adapt to your tastes, this can also change depending on the sweetener you use....

Horchata (GF, SF, Clean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo) This recipe takes me back to my childhood. This is a super simple but yummy treat for you and your munchkins to enjoy over ice on a warm day. Feel free to adjust the cinnamon to your liking. I also…

In this quick homestead update, I’ll show you my Thai basil harvest. I will be pulling my Thai basil to process into pesto and hopefully get a second crop in for a late harvest. I’ll also show you how much pesto I was able to process. I even discussed the Japanese Beatles that started eating our herbs.

Harvesting My Thai Basil In this quick homestead update, I’ll show you my Thai basil harvest. I will be pulling my Thai basil to process into pesto and hopefully get a second crop in for a late harvest. I’ll also show you …

I hate heating up the house during summer so this is a great way to get a classic dessert without the heat. Serving this over vanilla ice cream (purchased or homemade) is delicious and it’s like going to a dinner for apple pie a la mode. Ready in just minutes there really is no going wrong with this treat. I’ve included several substitutions if you want this recipe to be vegan, paleo, or keto....

4 Minute Microwave Cobbler (Clean, Keto, Vegan, Paleo, GF No added sugar) I hate heating up the house during summer so this is a great way to get a classic dessert without the heat. Serving this over vanilla ice cream (purchased or homemade) is delicious and it’s like go…

In this quick tutorial, I share how my press-ons lasted over 14 days of hard labor on the farm. I feel like I put my nails through a lot with the chore and dishes I do daily. Check out the video to see just how they held up.

How Did My Press-Ons Last? 2 Week Update. In this quick tutorial, I share how my press-ons lasted over 14 days of hard labor on the farm. I feel like I put my nails through a lot with the chore and dishes I do daily. Check out the video to…

This is a great way to enjoy different nail designs and change them as often as you like. In this tutorial, I will show you six different ways to attach press on. These include different wear times and will work with transparent or opaque nails. I even discuss how to choose nails if you are purchasing premade press-ons. I also talk about the design freedom and cost savings of making your own custom press-ons. Enjoy and stay tuned for my two-week wear update on the press-ons I attached in the tutorial.

Summer Press On Nails This is a great way to enjoy different nail designs and change them as often as you like. In this tutorial, I will show you six different ways to attach press on. These include different wear times…

This is a super simple through-together sorbet. It can be vegan compatible by using sweetened condensed coconut milk and paleo by using maple syrup instead of the condensed milk. I also recommend you cut the 3 cups of fruit with some frozen banana for that extra creaminess. Watch the tutorial and I’ll show you how to make a delicious pina colada version....

Pina Colada Two Ingredient Sorbet (GF, SF, Keto, Clean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo) This is a super simple through-together sorbet. It can be vegan compatible by using sweetened condensed coconut milk and paleo by using maple syrup instead of the condensed milk. I also recommend y…

This is a super simple side salad. But wait, add some grilled chicken and you have a pleasing main course that is healthy and delicious. This is even better if you use vegetables fresh from your garden, Yummy! I might even add in tomatoes if you're feeling sassy. Ingredients: 3-4 cups shredded zucchini approx 3-4 zucchini needed 1 cup crumbled feta…...

Raw Zucchini Salad (Keto, Vegan, GF, SF, Clean, Vegetarian) This is a super simple side salad. But wait, add some grilled chicken and you have a pleasing main course that is healthy and delicious. This is even better if you use vegetables fresh from your ga…

In this video I discuss how out of 24 chickens some even purchased as pullets (females) we still ended up with 11 roosters. Now Pullets which you pay more for are supposed to be sexed and all female and straight runs are unsexed. Can't say I'm happy or excited to be culling 10 roosters but that's homestead living. you got to do what you gotta do and nothing should go to waste.

Rooster Rant Homestead Update In this video I discuss how out of 24 chickens some even purchased as pullets (females) we still ended up with 11 roosters. Now Pullets which you pay more for are supposed to be sexed and all femal…

This tutorial shows you how to customize custom water decals even further. We will use the bubble technique to create ocean wave foam and sugaring to create sand. We’ll even add in a little starfish and seashell bling. Hopefully, you’ll learn a new technique for your next nail art set.

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Beach Nail Art (featuring bubble technique) This tutorial shows you how to customize custom water decals even further. We will use the bubble technique to create ocean wave foam and sugaring to create sand. We’ll even add in a little starfis…

In this short homestead update, I’ll show you our pumpkin patch. Remember you have to plan ahead for your October harvest. We also chose to plant pumpkins for their palatability rather than Halloween or carving pumpkins. In the video, I will show you a few, and below I’ll list ten varieties known for taste. We also planted them for canning and to share with the birds....

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The Pumpkin Patch In this short homestead update, I’ll show you our pumpkin patch. Remember you have to plan ahead for your October harvest. We also chose to plant pumpkins for their palatability rather than Hallowe…

This is a fantastic no-bake summer dessert. It combines the best snack flavors sweet and salty. You can use any pretzel you like and any chocolate chips from chocolate, white chocolate, or butterscotch your choice. You can also use chunky peanut butter or even a different nut butter if you prefer. The hardest thing about this dessert is waiting for it to firm up in the refrigerator....

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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars (GF, Clean, Keto, SF) This is a fantastic no-bake summer dessert. It combines the best snack flavors sweet and salty. You can use any pretzel you like and any chocolate chips from chocolate, white chocolate, or buttersc…

In the video, you can see the difference 11 days makes. Goslings grow at warp speed compared to chickens. I also discuss how much goslings truly need pasture grass for proper nutrition. I hope you get some ideas or just some tips if you are considering goslings. They are a totally different experience from chickens or ducks. I also recommend finding as much information on them as you can prior to getting them....

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Growing Goslings In the video, you can see the difference 11 days makes. Goslings grow at warp speed compared to chickens. I also discuss how much goslings truly need pasture grass for proper nutrition. I hope you …

In this video, I walk you through how to measure your nails to make the perfect fitting custom decals. We also go over how to place full wrap custom water slide decals. I even show you how to incorporate some fall colors into your tropical summer nail art. You will love the tropical birds and flower designs these nails offer. Hope you enjoy it and get some great ideas for your next nail set.

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Tropical Custom Decal Nail Art In this video, I walk you through how to measure your nails to make the perfect fitting custom decals. We also go over how to place full wrap custom water slide decals. I even show you how to incor…

This is a simple recipe that is also cost-effective and delicious. You and your kids will love this all-natural summer treat. My husband thinks it tastes like sherbert. If you really want that sherbert taste, add some vanilla extract approx ¼ tsp, and a little cream. You can also use sweetened condensed coconut milk for vegans or the keto version I have in my recipes....

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Watermelon Whip Smoothie ( GF, No sugar added, Vegan, Clean, Paleo, Vegetarian) This is a simple recipe that is also cost-effective and delicious. You and your kids will love this all-natural summer treat. My husband thinks it tastes like sherbert. If you really want that sher…

Anytime the temperature is above 95 degrees all chickens of any age or breed have a harder time staying cool. Since our area in Kentucky is having a heat wave I started researching what I could do to help them out. Here are a few things I found to do to help keep them cool. In this short tutorial, I show you how I have implemented the below for our chickens....

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Keeping Your Chickens Cool Anytime the temperature is above 95 degrees all chickens of any age or breed have a harder time staying cool. Since our area in Kentucky is having a heat wave I started researching what I could do …

If you follow the blog you know we have mulberry trees and they have been productive. I decided to make jam and as always wanted to keep it clean. This gelled up nicely and made five and three-quarters jars of jam. The jars are small jam jars half-pint size. Mulberries are really yummy and unique in flavor. I’m looking forward to making more so we can enjoy it year-round....

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Mulberry Jam (Clean, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added, Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian) If you follow the blog you know we have mulberry trees and they have been productive. I decided to make jam and as always wanted to keep it clean. This gelled up nicely and made five and three-quar…

In this tutorial, we continue our summer nail series with some fun flamingo nails. We will be sugaring with glitter, attaching rhinestones, working with full cover nail polish stickers, and water slide decals. I’ll also give you tips and tricks/ hacks to make cheap full-cover nail stickers look great. I hope you continue to follow along as we get into more techniques and fun colorful summer nail art designs and ideas.

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Flamingo Nail Art In this tutorial, we continue our summer nail series with some fun flamingo nails. We will be sugaring with glitter, attaching rhinestones, working with full cover nail polish stickers, and water s…

We have a new addition to the homestead, Goslings. That’s right we got baby geese. They are super cute and fluffy and have the tiniest wings it’s comical. We decided on goslings for three reasons, 1) The taste of their meat is supposed to be more like beef than a typical fowl flavor. 2) They are great for the protection of the chicken flock....

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We Have Goslings On The Homestead We have a new addition to the homestead, Goslings. That’s right we got baby geese. They are super cute and fluffy and have the tiniest wings it’s comical. We decided on goslings for three reasons, …

This is a simple no-churn vegan / dairy-free ice cream recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a food processor or a blender, and a freezer and you are good to go. Using the base of this recipe minus the cocoa powder you can create just about any flavor you like. This is a great alternative to dairy ice cream if you have an allergy or if you are watching your calorie intake....

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2 Ingredient Vegan Ice cream (GF, Clean, Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Dairy-Free) This is a  simple no-churn vegan / dairy-free ice cream recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a food processor or a  blender, and a freezer and you are good to go. Using the b…

This is a great all-purpose meat jerky marinade. Doesn’t matter if it’s pork, beef, or chicken, this tastes great. Many jerky marinades call for several cups of soy sauce, and as we're gluten-free we use coconut amino. I find most jerky marinades are overly salty plus it’s just plain expensive to use several cups of coconut aminos. So this was the recipe my husband and I came up with and it tasted great....

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Basic Jerky Marinade (GF, Clean, SF, Keto, Carnivore) This is a great all-purpose meat jerky marinade. Doesn’t matter if it’s pork, beef, or chicken, this tastes great. Many jerky marinades call for several cups of soy sauce, and as we’re gluten…

This is the start of our summer nail art series. We are starting at the basic beginner level with lacquer polish and we’ll get more artistic as we go. So no equipment is needed for any of the designs in this tutorial. We will go over five or six different designs you can use in your patriotic nail art. Don’t forget that the Fourth of July and Labor Day will be here before you know it....

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Red White & Blue Nail Art This is the start of our summer nail art series. We are starting at the basic beginner level with lacquer polish and we’ll get more artistic as we go. So no equipment is needed for any of the desig…

The chicks are getting big fast. We had to make a brooder lid to stop them from getting out of the box. They are learning to jump/fly and constantly trying to get out. They especially like to try this when I'm distracted trying to feed and water them. We also added space on to our brooder so we could give them more room and a cleaner place for food....

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Homestead Chicken Update The chicks are getting big fast. We had to make a brooder lid to stop them from getting out of the box. They are learning to jump/fly and constantly trying to get out. They especially like to try t…

If you follow my blog regularly then you know I have a large approximately four to five-foot wide by twenty feet wide strawberry patch at the homestead. As the berries are ripening I find I need to harvest or pick them daily. I noticed my arms would itch then finally I got urticaria which is just the medical term for hives....

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A Rash From Picking Strawberries? If you follow my blog regularly then you know I have a large approximately four to five-foot wide by twenty feet wide strawberry patch at the homestead. As the berries are ripening I find I need to…