http://www.grit.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=4294967729 Stocking up on supplies reduces your number of shopping trips. Planning meals ahead of time can save time and wasted trips to get those supplies. And a few minutes invested in preparation in the evening can make hectic mornings a whole lot smoother. http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/it-helps-to-be-organized-when-you-live-in-the-country.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Tue, 01 May 2012 11:23:34 CST Finally - a dream come true - we are living on our little homestead!! And we got our first ever packages of bees the same weekend! http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/a-homestead-dream-realized-a-bee-story.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:19:29 CST The homestead is coming together, are we're almost ready to be there full-time next month. In one whirlwind weekend, we got our entire plumbing plan installed - thanks in large part to our wonderful neighbors - and our first garden fenced. http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/plumbing-a-homestead.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:59:54 CST Not everyone will respond the way we think they should. So you have to do what you know to be the right thing and choose to focus on all the wonderful people and things you have around you. http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/good-fences-make-good-neighbors.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:37:19 CST Ever thought of being a vermicomposter? Worms are an awesome way to take produce scraps from your kitchen and turn it into amazing compost for your garden. http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/vermicomposting.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:10:56 CST Consider joining a local CSA for the freshest foods possible and help preserve small, local and sustainable farming. http://www.grit.com/a-wanna-be-pioneer/join-a-csa-for-fresh-local-produce.aspx By Cheryl in Texas Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:01:34 CST