Winter is here, and that means it’s time for some good old-fashioned, slightly questionable, but undeniably fun homestead shenanigans! When the snow piles up, we don’t just sit inside and sip hot cocoa—we grab whatever’s available, rig up a sledding contraption, and send it down the hill at high speeds. It’s all in the name of science… or at least a good laugh.
Results? Lots of speed, a few wipeouts, and some high-quality entertainment.
Then came the Great Snowman Showdown. One group claimed theirs was "a masterpiece of engineering." The other? A "genetic anomaly." We’ll let history decide which team won. (Spoiler: one snowman ended up with… extra anatomical features. Yeah, it got weird.)
With ladders, plastic, and a bit of problem-solving, we got the job done. And of course, no good homestead fix is complete without at least one person giving unsolicited instructions from the ground. (Ryan’s job was to be bossy—we all have our roles.)
Moral of the story? Work hard, play hard, and always make time for a little winter chaos.
00:11 – Sledding experiments: trial, error, and snow in the face.
01:05 – Kinetic rope towing behind the Kawasaki. Safe? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.
02:22 – High-speed crashes and uncontrollable laughter.
04:31 – Snow angels: some majestic, some… not.
06:44 – Snowman competition—artistry meets chaos.
07:23 – Homesteading mode: closing the roof vent for winter.
08:14 – DIY insulation project to save firewood.
10:00 – Unplanned Christmas light repair.
Final Thoughts: Winter on the homestead is about more than just surviving the cold—it’s about making memories, building community, and, sometimes, getting a face full of snow. Wouldn’t have it any other way!
Sledding Like Mad Scientists
First up, the sled test runs. We had a mission: find the best way to launch ourselves across the snow without breaking bones (or at least minimizing bruises). We started with some classic sleds, but that wasn’t enough. The real fun began when we rigged up a kinetic rope tow behind the Kawasaki. Nothing says "safe" like tying yourself to a moving vehicle in icy conditions, right? Don’t worry—we thought this through and used an oar to avoid getting tangled up. Safety first… sort of.Results? Lots of speed, a few wipeouts, and some high-quality entertainment.
Snow Angels & The Great Snowman Showdown
After a few solid rounds of faceplanting into the snow, we decided to slow things down (briefly) with some good ol’ snow angel-making. Turns out, some of us are better at it than others—let’s just say you can definitely tell who’s from Florida.Then came the Great Snowman Showdown. One group claimed theirs was "a masterpiece of engineering." The other? A "genetic anomaly." We’ll let history decide which team won. (Spoiler: one snowman ended up with… extra anatomical features. Yeah, it got weird.)
Back to Work—Because Homesteading Never Rests
After burning off a solid amount of energy (and possibly a few brain cells), it was time to do what homesteaders do best—fix stuff. Our big project? Sealing up a roof vent to keep the heat in and save firewood. Because, as fun as it is to play outside, there’s no reason to let all that hard-earned warmth fly out the roof like a runaway sled.With ladders, plastic, and a bit of problem-solving, we got the job done. And of course, no good homestead fix is complete without at least one person giving unsolicited instructions from the ground. (Ryan’s job was to be bossy—we all have our roles.)
The Unexpected "Fix"—Christmas Is Officially Over
Just when we thought we were done, a mystery Christmas decoration malfunction caught our attention. Turns out, a rogue light display decided it was time to retire itself. Some call it OCD, some call it ADHD, but I call it persistence—so we got that sorted too.Moral of the story? Work hard, play hard, and always make time for a little winter chaos.
Timeline Recap:
00:00 – Winter fun begins—because why not?00:11 – Sledding experiments: trial, error, and snow in the face.
01:05 – Kinetic rope towing behind the Kawasaki. Safe? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely.
02:22 – High-speed crashes and uncontrollable laughter.
04:31 – Snow angels: some majestic, some… not.
06:44 – Snowman competition—artistry meets chaos.
07:23 – Homesteading mode: closing the roof vent for winter.
08:14 – DIY insulation project to save firewood.
10:00 – Unplanned Christmas light repair.
Final Thoughts: Winter on the homestead is about more than just surviving the cold—it’s about making memories, building community, and, sometimes, getting a face full of snow. Wouldn’t have it any other way!
