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“Two things revolutionized my life: moving to the countryside

and falling in love.”

-Nick Love

Leroy’s Mini Adventures are a snapshot of our daily life. They include relaxing days in the garden, small forays to local lakes, and other family activities. Today we visited Silver Rapids Waterpark in Kellogg, Idaho. https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/thewhistlingroosterhomestead/ https://www.youtube.com/channelUCKsf0IHRyry3Xki8g7eWDag ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to visit. We’re the Strube family and we reside in a vintage log cabin in the mountainous Panhandle region of North Idaho. We own 20 acres of timbered property on which we chose to build a self sufficient homestead in 2019. We are still in the beginning phases of infrastructure but we have learned so much and would love to share our experiences with you all. Aaron and Elizabeth, each a respective Jack and Jill of all trades, met in 2013 and married in 2016. They purchased Whistling Rooster Homestead, their first home in 2019 and had their first son, Leroy, in the winter of 2020, which was when they decided Elizabeth would begin her role as a stay at home mom and caretaker of the property. Aaron still works full-time in construction but dedicates what free time he has to their family and property, making improvements and maintaining equipment and other resources. Aaron is a talented craftsman and a resourceful man. He has a YouTube channel where he documents his projects ranging from construction to vehicle repair and property maintenance. He is a lifelong carpenter but through experience and dedication has become the MacGyver of our family – there’s nothing he can’t do, and do well! Full-time homesteading is an important goal of his because he he hopes someday to work solely for his own construction business while being able to dedicate more time to home and family life. Elizabeth is a proud homemaker and craftswoman, her skills ranging from office management to fiber arts. Before she had her son she was a records technician in civil aviation, a career which still holds a special place in her heart. Now she is a fine home cook and uses her many skills to garner income wherever she can, including teaching knit and crochet lessons online and dabbling in real estate. Her true love is being a boy mom, but gardening comes in a close second. She runs the blog and online store at the homestead and has a budding YouTube channel. Leroy is a farm boy in his own right! A wonderful helper and constant source of joy, he loves his animals and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. Every day he contributes to chores and loves spending time with his mommy and daddy while getting work done. His days are spent eating dirt, bird-watching, hiking, and eating fresh fruits and veggies right in the garden. The Strube Family is comprised as much of pets as it is of people! They share the house with two cats and two dogs, as well as having a slew of poultry and waterfowl. They tried goats but have since sold them and are waiting for their next livestock opportunity in the spring of 2024. Have any questions? Drop us a line. We’d love to chat with you! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from any purchase made from links that I share, at no additional cost to you. To find out more please view our privacy policy on our website.
Leroy's Mini Adventures: Silver Rapids 2024
Leroy’s Mini Adventures are a snapshot of our daily life. They include relaxing days in the garden, small forays to local lakes, and other family activities. Today we ventured to Round Lake in search of rainbow trout and jelly fungus. https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/thewhistlingroosterhomestead/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsf0IHRyry3Xki8g7eWDag ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to visit. We’re the Strube family and we reside in a vintage log cabin in the mountainous Panhandle region of North Idaho. We own 20 acres of timbered property on which we chose to build a self sufficient homestead in 2019. We are still in the beginning phases of infrastructure but we have learned so much and would love to share our experiences with you all. Aaron and Elizabeth, each a respective Jack and Jill of all trades, met in 2013 and married in 2016. They purchased Whistling Rooster Homestead, their first home in 2019 and had their first son, Leroy, in the winter of 2020, which was when they decided Elizabeth would begin her role as a stay at home mom and caretaker of the property. Aaron still works full-time in construction but dedicates what free time he has to their family and property, making improvements and maintaining equipment and other resources. Aaron is a talented craftsman and a resourceful man. He has a YouTube channel where he documents his projects ranging from construction to vehicle repair and property maintenance. He is a lifelong carpenter but through experience and dedication has become the MacGyver of our family – there’s nothing he can’t do, and do well! Full-time homesteading is an important goal of his because he he hopes someday to work solely for his own construction business while being able to dedicate more time to home and family life. Elizabeth is a proud homemaker and craftswoman, her skills ranging from office management to fiber arts. Before she had her son she was a records technician in civil aviation, a career which still holds a special place in her heart. Now she is a fine home cook and uses her many skills to garner income wherever she can, including teaching knit and crochet lessons online and dabbling in real estate. Her true love is being a boy mom, but gardening comes in a close second. She runs the blog and online store at the homestead and has a budding YouTube channel. Leroy is a farm boy in his own right! A wonderful helper and constant source of joy, he loves his animals and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. Every day he contributes to chores and loves spending time with his mommy and daddy while getting work done. His days are spent eating dirt, bird-watching, hiking, and eating fresh fruits and veggies right in the garden. The Strube Family is comprised as much of pets as it is of people! They share the house with two cats and two dogs, as well as having a slew of poultry and waterfowl. They tried goats but have since sold them and are waiting for their next livestock opportunity in the spring of 2023. Have any questions? Drop us a line. We’d love to chat with you! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from any purchase made from links that I share, at no additional cost to you. To find out more please view our privacy policy on our website.
Leroy's Mini Adventures: Round Lake
Aaron and Elizabeth have been snowboarding together since the very dawn of their relationship, but the Strubes are out for their first family shredding adventure in 2024. We visit Schweitzer Mountain Resort, one of the most family-friendly ski resorts in the nation nestled right in our Northern Idaho backyard. Watch Leroy's very first moments on the hill in this, my new favorite vlog! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/thewhistlingroosterhomestead/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsf0IHRyry3Xki8g7eWDag Music: bensound.com License: 8QKKDHWLQFN2HW88 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to visit. We’re the Strube family and we reside in a vintage log cabin in the mountainous Panhandle region of North Idaho. We own 20 acres of timbered property on which we chose to build a self sufficient homestead in 2019. We are still in the beginning phases of infrastructure but we have learned so much and would love to share our experiences with you all. Aaron and Elizabeth, each a respective Jack and Jill of all trades, met in 2013 and married in 2016. They purchased Whistling Rooster Homestead, their first home in 2019 and had their first son, Leroy, in the winter of 2020, which was when they decided Elizabeth would begin her role as a stay at home mom and caretaker of the property. Aaron still works full-time in construction but dedicates what free time he has to their family and property, making improvements and maintaining equipment and other resources. Aaron is a talented craftsman and a resourceful man. He has a YouTube channel where he documents his projects ranging from construction to vehicle repair and property maintenance. He is a lifelong carpenter but through experience and dedication has become the MacGyver of our family – there’s nothing he can’t do, and do well! Full-time homesteading is an important goal of his because he he hopes someday to work solely for his own construction business while being able to dedicate more time to home and family life. Elizabeth is a proud homemaker and craftswoman, her skills ranging from office management to fiber arts. Before she had her son she was a records technician in civil aviation, a career which still holds a special place in her heart. Now she is a fine home cook and uses her many skills to garner income wherever she can, including teaching knit and crochet lessons online and dabbling in real estate. Her true love is being a boy mom, but gardening comes in a close second. She runs the blog and online store at the homestead and has a budding YouTube channel. Leroy is a farm boy in his own right! A wonderful helper and constant source of joy, he loves his animals and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. Every day he contributes to chores and loves spending time with his mommy and daddy while getting work done. His days are spent eating dirt, bird-watching, hiking, and eating fresh fruits and veggies right in the garden. The Strube Family is comprised as much of pets as it is of people! They share the house with two cats and two dogs, as well as having a slew of poultry and waterfowl. They tried goats but have since sold them and are waiting for their next livestock opportunity in the spring of 2024. Have any questions? Drop us a line. We’d love to chat with you!https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from any purchase made from links that I share, at no additional cost to you. To find out more please view our privacy policy on our website.
Leroy's Mini Adventures: Shred The Gnar
In this first introductory episode of Cats In The Garden, I ramble on about what's been going on here at the homestead and what to expect from the podcast. Welcome to Cats In The Garden: a podcast that is mostly about gardening but sometimes about other things. This production is brought to you by Elizabeth, owner and blogger at The Whistling Rooster Homestead. She lives in the mountains of North Idaho with her family and a menagerie of animals on 20 timbered acres complete with rustic log cabin. She is a certified Idaho Master Gardener, award-winning home cook, hunter/gatherer, crafter, author, and wife; but most importantly, a stay-at-home mom. Read about their adventures on her website at https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com
Episode 1 – Introduction
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12 hours of sourdough in 90 seconds 🍞 #bread
This is a very simple timelapse video of the creative process I went through to make Leroy’s "struction" cake for his third birthday. I used a boxed cake mix, made a whipped filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting. The decorations consisted of crushed cookies, graham crackers, and cake cutoffs. The toys were things we already had from Tractor Supply. I hope you enjoy the process and can get some ideas for a construction cake of your own! Thanks for visiting with me and I hope to see you again soon! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/thewhistlingroosterhomestead/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsf0IHRyry3Xki8g7eWDag ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Deere Articulated Dump Truck: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/john-deere-dump-truck-46588?cm_vc=-10005 John Deere Articulated Wheel Loader: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/john-deere-wheel-loader-46590 ERTL Semi Truck with Trailer: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/western-star-1:64-dump-truck-47320 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to visit. We’re the Strube family and we reside in a vintage log cabin in the mountainous Panhandle region of North Idaho. We own 20 acres of timbered property on which we chose to build a self sufficient homestead in 2019. We are still in the beginning phases of infrastructure but we have learned so much and would love to share our experiences with you all. Aaron and Elizabeth, each a respective Jack and Jill of all trades, met in 2013 and married in 2016. They purchased Whistling Rooster Homestead, their first home in 2019 and had their first son, Leroy, in the winter of 2020, which was when they decided Elizabeth would begin her role as a stay at home mom and caretaker of the property. Aaron still works full-time in construction but dedicates what free time he has to their family and property, making improvements and maintaining equipment and other resources. Aaron is a talented craftsman and a resourceful man. He has a YouTube channel where he documents his projects ranging from construction to vehicle repair and property maintenance. He is a lifelong carpenter but through experience and dedication has become the MacGyver of our family – there’s nothing he can’t do, and do well! Full-time homesteading is an important goal of his because he he hopes someday to work solely for his own construction business while being able to dedicate more time to home and family life. Elizabeth is a proud homemaker and craftswoman, her skills ranging from office management to fiber arts. Before she had her son she was a records technician in civil aviation, a career which still holds a special place in her heart. Now she is a fine home cook and uses her many skills to garner income wherever she can, including teaching knit and crochet lessons online and dabbling in real estate. Her true love is being a boy mom, but gardening comes in a close second. She runs the blog and online store at the homestead and has a budding YouTube channel. Leroy is a farm boy in his own right! A wonderful helper and constant source of joy, he loves his animals and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. Every day he contributes to chores and loves spending time with his mommy and daddy while getting work done. His days are spent eating dirt, bird-watching, hiking, and eating fresh fruits and veggies right in the garden. The Strube Family is comprised as much of pets as it is of people! They share the house with two cats and two dogs, as well as having a slew of poultry and waterfowl. They tried goats but have since sold them and are waiting for their next livestock opportunity in the spring of 2023. Have any questions? Drop us a line. We’d love to chat with you! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from any purchase made from links that I share, at no additional cost to you. To find out more please view our privacy policy on our website.
Leroy's Third Birthday Cake – Construction Themed Cake TImelapse Video
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MIGardener coming thru with those KNOCKOUT heirlooms🥵🍅💀
Welcome (or welcome back) to the cabin! I’m sitting down with a cup of tea and my seed purchases for the 2023 season to chat with you about what I’m most excited to grow this year as well as how I organize my seed stash. Thanks for visiting with me and I hope to see you again soon! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com https://www.instagram.com/thewhistlingroosterhomestead/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsf0IHRyry3Xki8g7eWDag ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Storage Full-Size Seed Organizer: https://amzn.to/3RgD92k Photo Storage Half-Size Seed Boxes: https://amzn.to/3Hi4P2w Renee’s Garden Seeds: https://sh2543.ositracker.com/206935/9151 Seeds ‘n Such: https://seedsnsuch.com/ Seed Savers Exchange: https://www.seedsavers.org/ MIGardener: https://migardener.com/ SeedsNow: https://www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=5219015.ebfb4b You can get 10% off your order using my code SAVE10NOW. Sandhill Preservation Center: https://www.sandhillpreservation.com/seeds-more-info Baker Creek Rare Seeds: https://www.rareseeds.com/ Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties by Carol Deppe: https://amzn.to/3WJtSB6 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STRATCO Raised Garden Beds: https://amzn.to/3wIbLRo Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to visit. We’re the Strube family and we reside in a vintage log cabin in the mountainous Panhandle region of North Idaho. We own 20 acres of timbered property on which we chose to build a self sufficient homestead in 2019. We are still in the beginning phases of infrastructure but we have learned so much and would love to share our experiences with you all. Aaron and Elizabeth, each a respective Jack and Jill of all trades, met in 2013 and married in 2016. They purchased Whistling Rooster Homestead, their first home in 2019 and had their first son, Leroy, in the winter of 2020, which was when they decided Elizabeth would begin her role as a stay at home mom and caretaker of the property. Aaron still works full-time in construction but dedicates what free time he has to their family and property, making improvements and maintaining equipment and other resources. Aaron is a talented craftsman and a resourceful man. He has a YouTube channel where he documents his projects ranging from construction to vehicle repair and property maintenance. He is a lifelong carpenter but through experience and dedication has become the MacGyver of our family – there’s nothing he can’t do, and do well! Full-time homesteading is an important goal of his because he he hopes someday to work solely for his own construction business while being able to dedicate more time to home and family life. Elizabeth is a proud homemaker and craftswoman, her skills ranging from office management to fiber arts. Before she had her son she was a records technician in civil aviation, a career which still holds a special place in her heart. Now she is a fine home cook and uses her many skills to garner income wherever she can, including teaching knit and crochet lessons online and dabbling in real estate. Her true love is being a boy mom, but gardening comes in a close second. She runs the blog and online store at the homestead and has a budding YouTube channel. Leroy is a farm boy in his own right! A wonderful helper and constant source of joy, he loves his animals and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. Every day he contributes to chores and loves spending time with his mommy and daddy while getting work done. His days are spent eating dirt, bird-watching, hiking, and eating fresh fruits and veggies right in the garden. The Strube Family is comprised as much of pets as it is of people! They share the house with two cats and two dogs, as well as having a slew of poultry and waterfowl. They tried goats but have since sold them and are waiting for their next livestock opportunity in the spring of 2023. Have any questions? Drop us a line. We’d love to chat with you! https://thewhistlingroosterhomestead.com As an Amazon Associate I may earn a small commission from any purchase made from links that I share, at no additional cost to you. To find out more please view our privacy policy on our website.
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I’m Elizabeth, the creator and author here at The Whistling Rooster Homestead. I’m building a homestead from scratch in the mountains of North Idaho with my dear husband and our highly capable kid. I love to share our experiences here on the blog and I hope you enjoy them too. Thanks for stopping by!

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