Jenna Dooley - Homestead Bloggers Network

9 Tips to Start Homesteading

The desire to start homesteading is so wonderful. At the same time it can be completely overwhelming. It can be hard to know when to start or even how to start. I have compiled a list of my top 9 tips for getting started homesteading. I hope they will help and encourage you on your […]

Getting Pretty on the Homestead

By Jenna Dooley

I’m venturing a little off of the beaten path today. Y’all are used to me talking about cooking, raising and butchering animals, gardening, and things of the sort. Well, let me tell you, a girl needs to get all gussied up every once in a while. Even on the homestead, you just need to feel […]

Cooking Bacon in a Cast Iron Skillet

By Jenna Dooley

I love cooking in cast iron. I also love bacon. Put them together and….. perfection! Using a cast iron skillet to cook bacon seems to make the bacon just right. It also serves to season the cast iron pan. Its a win-win situation. A lot of people seem to be a little intimidated by cast […]

Homemade Udder Balm

By Jenna Dooley

Sometimes when you have a milk cow or goat, they get chapped teats or even some sore spots. It is not fun for the animal or the human. I have found the BEST homemade udder balm EVER! It is easy to make, smells great, and it works. This udder balm has been amazing to use. […]

How to Make a Rag Quilt

By Jenna Dooley

……….Quilting may be my favorite sewing activity. I like to make traditional quilts and rag quilts. Rag quilts are nice because they go together quickly and they tend to be less expensive to make than a traditional quilt. They also make great gifts and are beautiful and functional as a decorative throw. My mom and […]