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Our Homesteading Adventure: Building a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle... Together 🌱🌻🍁❄️
Philip dreamed of a place that he could build a self sufficient life. A little piece of land where he could hunt, work the land and build a home he could be proud of. His dream began to become reality when he purchased the first 40 acres of Kowalski Mountain in 2016.
I met Philip online in 2018. I grew up on a small, hobby farm. While I loved the outdoor lifestyle, I was stuck in my urban life, far from my roots and the lifestyle I loved.
It’s hard to deny that Philip and I were meant for each other. We make a great team! We seem to be able to accomplish more than the average couple in record time.
We moved full time to our off-grid homestead in September of 2023.
This is our journey, the victories and the challenges . Thanks for joining us.
Welcome! We’re Philip and Barbra-Sue Kowalski
Philip dreamed of a place that he could build a self sufficient life. A little piece of land where he could hunt, work the land and build a home he could be proud of. His dream began to become reality when he purchased the first 40 acres of Kowalski Mountain in 2016.
I met Philip online in 2018. I grew up on a small, hobby farm. While I loved the outdoor lifestyle, I was stuck in my urban life, far from my roots and the lifestyle I loved.
It’s hard to deny that Philip and I were meant for each other. We make a great team! We seem to be able to accomplish more than the average couple in record time.
We moved full time to our off-grid homestead in September of 2023.
This is our journey, the victories and the challenges . Thanks for joining us.
Welcome! We’re Philip and Barbra-Sue Kowalski
Dip Into Decadence: Creamy Shrimp and Crab Spread #dipcember
Welcome to Dipcember! Every day this month a different channel will feature a delicious dip! Every comment enters you into the drawing for the giveaway on January 1, 2025 at 6 PM CST.
Check out the playlist to Watch and COMMENT on them all!
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1st - The Inquisitive Farmwife www.youtube.com/@TheInquisitiveFarmwife
2nd - Pike Creek Farm www.youtube.com/@pikecreekfarm
3rd - 2LeeLou Creates www.youtube.com/@2leelouCreates
4th - Sage and Stone Homestead www.youtube.com/@SageandStoneHomestead
5th - The Happy Homestead www.youtube.com/@TheHappyHomestead
6th - Bucket List Homestead www.youtube.com/@BucketListHomestead
7th - Mama Bairds www.youtube.com/@mamaba...
Check out the playlist to Watch and COMMENT on them all!
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1st - The Inquisitive Farmwife www.youtube.com/@TheInquisitiveFarmwife
2nd - Pike Creek Farm www.youtube.com/@pikecreekfarm
3rd - 2LeeLou Creates www.youtube.com/@2leelouCreates
4th - Sage and Stone Homestead www.youtube.com/@SageandStoneHomestead
5th - The Happy Homestead www.youtube.com/@TheHappyHomestead
6th - Bucket List Homestead www.youtube.com/@BucketListHomestead
7th - Mama Bairds www.youtube.com/@mamaba...
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Easy Turkey Croquettes: Transform Leftovers into Something AMAZING
Просмотров 19021 час назад
Wondering what to do with your leftover turkey? Join me in the kitchen while I make one of my favorite childhood meals, delicious turkey croquettes! This easy recipe is perfect for using holiday leftovers while creating a crispy, flavorful dish your whole family will love. Follow along for step-by-step instructions and tips for making this classic comfort food. Don’t let your leftovers go to wa...
Apples GALORE! Preserving Our Apple Haul
Просмотров 5614 дней назад
When I purchased 1 1/2 bushels of apples I didn't consider how CRAZY life was! Still, I scrambled to get it all done! Join me as I preserve our 2024 apple haul. Learn more about canning on the blog! kowalskimountain.com/?s=canning Did you enjoy today’s video? Tell us what you think in the comments below. FOLLOW Us on the blog! kowalskimountain.com/ Buy Us a Coffee (or a bag of grain): buymeacof...
Spiced Pumpkin Dream: Surprising Secret Ingredient Revealed | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 8921 день назад
Inspired by my daughter, I created a Soap of the Month Club as a family Christmas gift. I've thoughtfully created each soap to reflect the aromas of the season. The goal is that each recipient of this handcrafted soap would be truly immersed in an enchanting experience of the season that the soap reflects! For November I had to do a pumpkin-inspired soap! Check out my surprising substitute in t...
STOP Wasting Money on Chicken Tractor Tarps & Try This Instead! | Sustainable & Budget-Friendly DIY
Просмотров 401Месяц назад
In this video, I'll show you how to create a durable, eco-friendly tarp for your chicken tractor using recycled materials. Not only will this save you money, but you'll also be helping the environment by reusing old materials. Whether you're a backyard chicken keeper or a homesteader, this simple DIY project will help keep your chickens cool, dry, and comfortable. Follow along as I walk you thr...
Is the Impact Grain Mill Worth the Hype? Unboxing & Review
Просмотров 356Месяц назад
The NEW Impact Grain mill was just released on November 1, 2024! This impact mill is THE most affordable grain mill on the market! If cost has been holding you back from purchasing a grain mill to mill your own flour (like it did me for over 10 years) then this grain mill could be the answer to your prayers! Join me as I unbox this newly released grain mill. See my initial impressions and glean...
Holiday Snickerdoodles REDEFINED with Freshly Milled Flour! Holiday Cookie Collaboration
Просмотров 279Месяц назад
It's time to start planning your holiday baking! Today I am sharing my FAVORITE holiday cookie (ok, one of my favorites) and some of my BEST cookie baking tips! To help you come up with some amazing Christmas cookies, I've teamed up in a Holiday Cookie Collaboration hosted by Lauren at the Work from Homesteader! Check out the links below to watch all the videos and enter the Holiday Cookie Give...
Creating Beer Soap That Will BLOW Your Mind! | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 220Месяц назад
Inspired by my daughter, I created a Soap of the Month Club as a family Christmas gift. I've thoughtfully created each soap to reflect the aromas of the season. The goal is that each recipient of this handcrafted soap would be truly immersed in an enchanting experience of the season that the soap reflects! For October I wanted to create a soap worth of Octoberfest! I'm pleasantly surprised by t...
Wild Elderberry Harvest: Foraging on the Farm | #everybitcountschallenge
Просмотров 1052 месяца назад
One of the coolest things about our farm is all the wild herbs and berries we can harvest. The latest gem is elderberry! Admittedly my elderberry had a ruff start, but we ended the year with a decent harest. Join me as I pick and harvest my elderberry. Did you enjoy today’s video? Tell us what you think in the comments below. FOLLOW Us on the blog! kowalskimountain.com/ CONNECT with us! We’d lo...
Our SWEETEST Day on Kowalski Mountain Yet? Will We Pull Honey? | Annual Honey Harvest
Просмотров 1132 месяца назад
Join us as we check our hives to see if it's time to harvest honey! It's always exciting to see how the bees are doing and whether we're close to that golden reward. Along the way, we'll share some insights on what to look for when checking your own hives. Come along for a behind-the-scenes look at this sweet adventure!" Get the FREE Beehive Inspection Checklist when you join the Kowalski Mount...
Cool & Fun Ways to Preserve Your Corn Harvest | #everybitcountschallenge
Просмотров 1062 месяца назад
In this video, we’re taking corn preservation to the next level with three unique methods: freezing, canning, and making delicious corn cob jelly! Whether you’ve got an abundance of fresh corn or just want to savor that sweet flavor year-round, I've got you covered. Join me as I walk you through each method step-by-step-perfect for keeping your summer harvest alive! You’ll learn how to freeze c...
Luxurious Milk & Honey Oat Soap: Handmade and Natural | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 2542 месяца назад
Inspired by my daughter, I created a Soap of the Month Club as a family Christmas gift. I've thoughtfully created each soap to reflect the aromas of the season. The goal is that each recipient of this handcrafted soap would be truly immersed in an enchanting experience of the season that the soap reflects! For September I wanted to make a nourishing soap that will be gentle to the skin as the d...
Trials and Triumphs: 1st Year Off-Grid | Our Off-Grid Adventure
Просмотров 3802 месяца назад
Embark on a journey with us as look back at the challenges and triumphs of our first year living off the grid! From the initial excitement to the unexpected hurdles, we'll share our experiences, lessons learned, and the incredible rewards of embracing a self-sufficient lifestyle. Whether you're considering a similar lifestyle or simply curious about the off-grid experience, our video offers a g...
Dexter Calf Halter DIY: Custom Made to Fit
Просмотров 1833 месяца назад
Dexter cattle are a smaller breed that is perfect for the small homestead. However, it's difficult to find equipment that fits our cattle. After waiting months for my calf to fit into a standard calf halter, it still doesn't fit! So it's time to take matters into my own hands and make one! Thank you to Tim Thompson for the great instructions! The video that taught me how to tie a rope halter: r...
The Broiler Battle: American Bresse VS Cornish Cross
Просмотров 3333 месяца назад
After years of raising Cornish Cross broilers, we want to raise sustainable meat birds on the homestead. While we have no intention of giving up our broilers. we want a good dual-purpose bird on the homestead that provides quality meat that can be raised from egg to table. Join us as we butcher our very first American Bresse Chickens and find out if we think they are worth the hype. Did you enj...
Peachy Keen: 6 Ways to Use a Bushel of Peaches
Просмотров 1653 месяца назад
Peachy Keen: 6 Ways to Use a Bushel of Peaches
Protecting the Flock: Low-Profile Chicken Tractor: Predator Proof and Wind Proof
Просмотров 1723 месяца назад
Protecting the Flock: Low-Profile Chicken Tractor: Predator Proof and Wind Proof
Apple Spice & Everything Nice! | Apple Cider Soap | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 553 месяца назад
Apple Spice & Everything Nice! | Apple Cider Soap | Soap of the Month Club
EG4 System Failure: Off-Grid Power Down | How Our EG4 System Failed & Our Road to Recovery
Просмотров 1303 месяца назад
EG4 System Failure: Off-Grid Power Down | How Our EG4 System Failed & Our Road to Recovery
Hives for Heroes: Beginner Beekeeping |A NewBEE Adventure: Mentoring a Beginner Beekeeper
Просмотров 784 месяца назад
Hives for Heroes: Beginner Beekeeping |A NewBEE Adventure: Mentoring a Beginner Beekeeper
Starting Your Beekeeping Adventure | Beginner Beekeeping | KSL Homesteading Meetup
Просмотров 884 месяца назад
Starting Your Beekeeping Adventure | Beginner Beekeeping | KSL Homesteading Meetup
Can I Save our GREEN Potatoes? | Potato Storage FAIL | Canning the Harvest #everybitcountschallenge
Просмотров 1784 месяца назад
Can I Save our GREEN Potatoes? | Potato Storage FAIL | Canning the Harvest #everybitcountschallenge
Soapmaking with Kids | What is Soap? Intro to Soapmaking for Kids | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 874 месяца назад
Soapmaking with Kids | What is Soap? Intro to Soapmaking for Kids | Soap of the Month Club
Weed Warriors: A Wild July Garden in Zone 7A | Off-Grid Reality Gardening
Просмотров 1444 месяца назад
Weed Warriors: A Wild July Garden in Zone 7A | Off-Grid Reality Gardening
Nutramill Ice Cream Maker Unboxing | PLUS Surprise Accessory
Просмотров 1244 месяца назад
Nutramill Ice Cream Maker Unboxing | PLUS Surprise Accessory
Holding Down the Fort! Can I Handle the Farm Alone? | Handling our Morning Routine Solo VLOG
Просмотров 5525 месяцев назад
Holding Down the Fort! Can I Handle the Farm Alone? | Handling our Morning Routine Solo VLOG
Grand Adventure: Creating Lasting Memories with Our Grandkids | Epic Navigation Challenge
Просмотров 775 месяцев назад
Grand Adventure: Creating Lasting Memories with Our Grandkids | Epic Navigation Challenge
Wild Yarrow Wash Herbal Soap | Go Wild for Your Skin! | Soap of the Month Club
Просмотров 2765 месяцев назад
Wild Yarrow Wash Herbal Soap | Go Wild for Your Skin! | Soap of the Month Club
June Jungle: A Real Look at My Zone 7A June Garden | Off-Grid Reality Gardening
Просмотров 1496 месяцев назад
June Jungle: A Real Look at My Zone 7A June Garden | Off-Grid Reality Gardening
Seed Snails: Did They Work? | Review of the Viral Seed Starting Method | Game Changer or Gimmick?
Просмотров 7636 месяцев назад
Seed Snails: Did They Work? | Review of the Viral Seed Starting Method | Game Changer or Gimmick?
We love crab dip! We use the canned lump if we can’t get any from the deli case.
This dip looks wonderful for someone who lives close to reliably fresh seafood. Thanks for sharing for DipCember!
Appreciate you watching 😊
Take it easy on that injury and I so want to do this recipe I love all of the ingredients and I think my crew will love this dip too my hubs is an old bay user says nothing is better than old bay!!
Ohhhh thanks! Enjoy! 😊 appreciate you watching
New subscriber here. I found you through the Dipcember collaboration. That dip sounds so good! I also love your mixer. 🍤🦀
Welcome to the Kowalski Mountain family! Glad to have you 😊
Shrimp and crab, this would be perfect for New Year's Eve. Yum.
YES! Love that idea!
Hey cousin! Really enjoying your videos. It’s been a long time! Hope you and your family enjoy a great Christmas. If you’re ever back in NH, stop by and visit. Love ya. Jack.
Hey there Jack! Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas to you all!
That dip looks delicious and a two for. Two dips with no dubble dipping. Thanks for sharing.
Two dips are better than one! 😂 thanks for watching
I’m happy you were able to show us this recipe and do the video. Thank you so much and merry Christmas to you all also.
My pleasure! Merry Christmas
Thanks. Merry Christmas. May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
Thank you! Merry Christmas
I can't eat seafood but looks good. Thanks for the homemade mayo.
Ohhhh glad I was able to share something helpful.
The dip looks great.
Thank you 😊
So sorry to hear about your injury. Glad you are healing. The dip looked delicious! Val C ❤️🙏🏻
Thank you! I’m on the mend.
Funny how things work out sometimes! Glad you were able to participate! What a neat app to accomplish your #dipcember recipe!
Right! Worked out perfectly. Thanks for having me as always.
Glad you're feeling better. Thanks for sharing your upscale dip!
Thank you. Appreciate you watching
Lastly, where did you get those handle holders for your cast iron?
Amazon of course! Here’s the link. amzn.to/3OXjYdx
Also my heart aches for your lack of counterspace.
It’s a challenge for sure!
1. 😮 You bought milk? 2. I've never seen a roux made in the microwave.
I know! It’s sad isn’t it! Actually that tells you how long this video footage has been sitting in my editing queue.
That’s my mom’s trick to use the microwave. It was easy for that amount of liquid.
Did you make butter? It’s always so messy when I make it with my stand mixer
I do make butter! The Bosch is great because the cover contains the mess. It’s one of my favorite parts of the Universal Plus mixer.
😮 I just opened mine…. Milled my rice and decided to nib around on RUclips and I just wanted to give you a shout out for continuing your video I would have lost it if my cord woulda been missing 😅 they better have gave you a gift card and fast track a cord to you!! Especially for you still promoting their product and amazingly at that 😊 I enjoyed watching
Thanks for watching! They made it right! My new cord was shipped to me, works great!
Great recipe! Val C
Thank you
How does it work? Been thinking of building something similar. Thanks for sharing.
It works well for 4x4 bales. 5x5 don’t fit as well. It doesn’t move as well as we’d hope. So we don’t move it much. But they tear up the ground so bad, at least it’s one spot. Thanks for watching.
Is there a way to download recipes from those that I have saved on facebook?
I usually take a screenshot of them and upload as an image . Some will provide a link. It depends on how the recipe is formatted.
We use EGO
I’m not familiar.
That apple juice is beautiful! And the applesauce as well. I’ll have to try making apple scrap vinegar. If you don’t have an Epipen it might be wise to get one. Your next reaction to a sting could be worse. ❤️🙏🏻 Val C
Ohhhh I have an EpiPen now! That reaction scared me. Thanhs for watching.
When you were peeling the apples I was wondering to myself if you were going to make vinegar.
Of course!
Ty!
My pleasure
Just love your videos Barbara Sue, informative and fun!! You’re a very hard worker and you’re dedicated 😊
Ohhhhh thank you 😊 appreciate you watching
Great video!
Thank you. Appreciate you watching!
So the tree is dead after that or can you honey glue the wood back in and it survives?
The tree split. It was already splitting but it finally broke. For now it’s still alive but with the hole in the bottom, where the bees entered, the tree will eventually begin rotting and die.
@KowalskiMountain ok. We in Australia need to preserve tree hollows for wildlife (when they get overtaken by 'feral' introduced European bees. A dead tree is a good tree but only if the hollow is intact and no poison (that's why I watched yours, no poison👍) but no damaging of tree hollow. Glue might be too poisonous again for wildlife. Australians, I urge you to watch bee trapping (trapout) even it is heard breaking....
we have done trap outs as well. This we did a cut out knowing the condition of the tree already. Dead trees are helpful To lots of wildlife and an important part of the ecosystem.
The whole time you were thinking I was saying out loud... Loose the swirl, add the scent. Loose the swirl, add the scent. What a lovely soap!
Ohhhhh but swirl is so important! I’m glad it came out good
@@KowalskiMountain it turned out beautifully. Ya did good!
@tanyabrillhart6608 thank you 😊
When you first took the soap out of the mold I thought it looked like bark. Very cool!
It came out so nice! I love it. 💕
TY for sharing the negative side, it is appreciated… Overall it sounds you’re happy.
I am happy with my mixer! It’s a work horse!
Great idea 👏👏👏 love the waste not attitude.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Great custom chicken wrap! Those birds will be toasty. Happy Thanksgiving! Val C
Ahhh thank you! Happy Thanksgiving
4:30 - about a small batches 9:44 - Cons 14:18 - additional attachments (the deluxe version). 23:29 - shredder/slicer Thank you! Best review!
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
I LOVE your "Coop Cozy". It looks so tuff, like it will stand up to the elements. Can you use some type of fastener (like zippers or velcro, but to equally stand up to the elements) to be able to remove sections as the weather warms or to add sections as it cools?
I love the term Coop Cozy! Zip ties are my go to fasteners. Thanks for watching
Seems to me your time would have been spent somewhere else rather than sewing bags together. Tarps are really cheap at Harbor Freight, and if luck was with you they might last for a couple of years. Time is money and although you saved some money, you time is much more valuable. After all, you can't buy more time, but tarps are very cheap, and readily available. Just my two-cents.
Certainly the American way. Appreciate you watching
I have pens made of metal fencing. Am unable to staple anything to them unfortunately.
It would still work but you’d have to sew more custom. Would certainly be more challenging.
You can use cable ties and/or tarp clamps.
Use it up, wear it out. Make do, do without. My moto
Yes! Adrien commented on several things he couldn’t believe i still had. I’m like why would I get rid of it.
Fantastic video. In future, please consider editing out the word 'now' from beginning of the phrases. It is used so often that it's irritating and distracting. Otherwise, good work.
One of the things about YT is you do become aware of all of your annoying habits…. 😂 thanks for watching
Thank you for your honest feedback
My pleasure!
Thank you
My pleasure!
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My pleasure
Do the different grinds feel different than each other?
Not significantly…. Very, very similar.
I love them when they are green. I have one waiting for me to either freeze or cook. I'll peel it, and treat it as a savory squash, more like a potato, maybe with garlic, onions, salt pepper. I wish I knew how to freeze it, don't know whether to blanch it in cubes or not.
Oh cool! We tried them Green and weren’t fans. Glad you enjoy them.
Hard to believe I've never made Snickerdoodles.
Oh my! It is!
Your ground flour looks AMAZING! It even looks beautiful flowing out of the grinder now I want a mill, lol... Great tip...cooking with your children, I always bake sugar cookies with my grandchildren, they look forward to it every year!
Thank you! Baking with the grands is so much fun! Missing mine….
So dent corn is okay in the Nutrimill Harvest?
Yes, all non-oily grains.
You are so ambitious with all your handmade items! So impressed! Now off to research this mixer you have 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you! I did a review video on my mixer. You can see it here. ruclips.net/video/KBqHT7YpFuY/видео.htmlsi=fePHcGlGNuPctIfr
Make sure the edge of the jar is clean and dry before putting lid on...wipe it down around the opening of the jar with a dry cloth
You're right! Cleanliness is key for a good seal.