Kaila LaVaun

Kaila LaVaun - Forager, milkmaid, sheep enthusiast, Livestock Guardian Dog connoisseur, homesteader, and mother. Simple living; that was the goal when we decided to begin a homestead. Living to spend my time with the people I loved, to eat produce that was grown clean, to raise livestock we knew was grass-fed and holistically raised, to be self-sufficient and only answer to ourselves, to wake and sleep with the rise and fall of the sun. I never realized how humbling simple living would be. Read Kaila's full story.
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Do you Have What It Takes to Homestead?

You have decided to pursue your dream and start a homestead. Are you ready ...

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5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing a Homestead Site

Kaila an experienced homesteader talks about 5 things to avoid when choosing a homestead ...

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