Author: Mary Woita

Hey! How’s it going? I'm Mary, a loving rancher's wife, and Traditional Catholic mama to four amazing children. Originally from So Cal, I did not imagine I'd live the midwest rural life, but here I am. And I couldn’t imagine any other way of life. I’m an admirer of 40’s & 50’s vintage life, retro fashions. I love modern Boho decor, vineyards, and dreamy Tuscan Villas.

clear mason jars of dried beans on a counter top

clean living | Farm Life

Pantry Staples List

homemade bar of soap on a wood board and teal soap dish

featured | Non-toxic Beauty

All Natural Homemade Soap Bar Recipes

cabbage plants growing in the fall garden

Fall Favorites | Gardening | seasonal living

Fall Garden Planting Guide

lilac color florals in the potager garden design

garden design | Gardening

How to Create a Potager Garden

white ceramic egg tray filled with farm fresh eggs in various colors

Chickens | Farm Life

Do you need to refrigerate eggs?

chickens ranging in the run

Chickens | featured | Raising Livestock

Why Not Free Range Chickens

homemade pasta noodles on a black countertop

Homestead Recipes | Recipes

Homemade Pasta Noodles

summer garden view with a variety of heat loving plants and sprinkler watering

Gardening

10 of the Best Vegetables to Plant in Summer

garden starts inside of the greenhouse

Gardening

Gardening to Feed Your Family

sea salt and olive oil on a cast iron skillet

Farm Life | Natural Home

Taking Care of Cast Iron

garden plot in the victory garden plan

Gardening

Victory Garden – Is it Needed Now?

photo collage of 4 bread recipes

Bread | Recipes

20+ Easy Homemade Bread Recipes

seeds sprouting

garden how-to guides | Gardening

How to Test Seeds for Germination

spinach harvesting in garden with a basket

Gardening

10 Fast Growing Vegetables

closeup image of granola bars with chocolate chips on a wooden cutting board

Desserts | Recipes

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

cast iron recipes collage of 4 recipes

Homestead Recipes | Recipes

40 + Cast Iron Recipes

white platter of fresh homemade shredded bbq chicken

30 Minute Meals | Main Dishes | ninja foodi + instant pot | Poultry | Recipes

Shredded BBQ Chicken (Ninja Foodi)

white platter filled with Ninja Foodi corned beef, carrots, cabbage, and potatoes

Main Dishes | ninja foodi + instant pot | Recipes

Ninja Foodi Corned Beef and Cabbage

buttermilk ranch dressing on a salad in a white bowl

Homestead Recipes | Recipes

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

white sponge and clear glass spray bottle with homemade cleaners

Farm Life | Natural Home | non-toxic cleaning | seasonal living

Getting the Farm & Home Ready for Spring