At Pickled Barrel we appreciate all things rustic--and that includes the recent fascination with beekeeping. But is it as amazing as its fans claim? We decided to smoke out the benefits of keeping bees so you can judge for yourself if it's something you want to pursue at home. Benefits Of Keeping Bees If you…
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Why Raising Backyard Chickens Is So Popular
Today at Pickled Barrel, we're looking at the reasons why raising backyard chickens is so popular. Raising backyard chickens fits in perfectly with living a rustic lifestyle, so what better place to talk about it than here? If you possess the traits of someone who lives a rustic lifestyle, you would love raising backyard chickens!…
Country Living: Fall Picnic Ideas You’ll Fall For
Fall is in the air, and you know what that means! Autumn brings some of the best weather of the year, so that means it's time to plan a fall picnic. Fall picnics are the best way to take advantage of those golden, hazy days. Today I have some fall picnic ideas you'll fall for,…
Benefits Of Rural Living {That Will Surprise You!}
In case you haven't been converted to the idea of a rustic lifestyle just yet, today I have information on the benefits of rural living. The benefits of rural living go far beyond dealing with less traffic or noise. These benefits will, in fact, surprise you. Get ready to make a move to the country!…
Backyard Camping: How To Create The Woods At Home
Camping is a fun part of living a rustic life, but you don't have to live a rustic life to love camping. You also don't have to head to the woods to have a fun campout. Try backyard camping! It's the perfect solution when you don't have time to drive to the woods, or when…
The Wild West: Rustic Lodges That Are Calling Your Name
If you love everything about the wild west or are intrigued with rustic decor styles, today's post has the inspiration you need with rustic lodges that are just calling your name. They are definitely calling mine! The Wild West: Rustic Lodges That Are Calling Your Name What Makes A Rustic Lodge? The rustic lodge style…
Lakeside Living: Why It Could Be For You
Today we're talking about lakeside living. Some people dream about it, others have never thought of it, and relatively few actually do it. But to those who do enjoy lakeside living, there are a ton of benefits. Even if living near a lake has never occurred to you, we're here to take a closer look…
The Best Things About A Rustic Lifestyle
A rustic life definitely has some benefits. If you're considering living a more rustic lifestyle, there are great reasons why you should. So today we're talking about the best things about living a rustic lifestyle. These are things you can expect when you adopt a quieter, simpler way of life. If these things appeal to…
If You Possess These Traits, You Should Be Living A Rustic Life
Pickled Barrel exists to celebrate living a rustic life. A rustic life is one that is simpler and focused more on the basics of living. But how do you know if you're someone who is suited to living a rustic life? It's not hard to know. If you possess these traits, you should definitely be…