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Uncategorized Why Acreage Matters for Families Like Mine From Chickens to Closings: Why Acreage Matters for Families Like Mine When most people tour a property, they see the house first—the number of bedrooms, the size of the kitchen, whether the living room has enough space for their oversized sectional. Don’t get me wrong, those things matter. But as a mom, homesteader, and Realtor® […]
Uncategorized Kids in the Garden: Age-Appropriate Tasks for a Wild-At-Heart 6-Year-Old Kids in the Garden: Age-Appropriate Tasks for a Wild-At-Heart 6-Year-Old If you’ve ever tried to garden with a 6-year-old, you know it’s less Better Homes & Gardens and more Jurassic Park. But here’s the secret: those little wild things are actually the best garden helpers you could ever ask for (minus the occasional worm funeral […]
Uncategorized Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way (While Stepping Over LEGO Bricks) Buying a Fixer-Upper? Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way (While Stepping Over LEGO Bricks) If you’ve ever dreamed of buying a fixer-upper, HGTV probably had you convinced it’s all sledgehammers, shiplap, and slow-motion montages where everyone’s smiling. Spoiler alert: it’s actually more like stepping barefoot on a LEGO while juggling appraisal deadlines and wondering […]
Uncategorized 5 Things I Look for When Touring a Property for a Homesteading Family 5 Things I Look for When Touring a Property for a Homesteading Family Homesteading isn’t just buying a house—it’s buying a whole lifestyle. And when I walk onto a property with a family who dreams of raising chickens, planting gardens, or even canning peaches on a wood-burning stove, I’ve got my homesteader radar on full […]
Uncategorized Farm-to-Table Recipes Even My Dirt-Covered, Selective Eater Loves There’s something about kids and dirt—they either avoid it like it’s lava or they roll in it like puppies. Mine? Definitely the second option. By the end of a gardening day, he looks like he wrestled a mud pie and lost. And yet, here’s the miracle: my selective eater—the one who side-eyes dinner like it’s […]
Uncategorized Why More Families Are Choosing to Live Small and Buy Land (and Let Their Kids Roam Free) There’s a shift happening, friends—and I’m here for it. Families are packing up their big mortgages, saying goodbye to neighborhoods where kids are more likely to bump into a Wi-Fi signal than a grasshopper, and moving out to land. Yep—good old dirt, wide open skies, and room to breathe. And I get it. As a […]
Uncategorized Teaching Independence: How Chores Build Confidence (and Entertain a Busy Boy) If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a homeschool mom, homesteader, and keeper of too many chickens to count without a calculator, it’s this: kids thrive when they’re given real responsibility. And I’m not just talking about “pick up your toys” (though that’s a solid start). I mean honest-to-goodness chores—work that matters. And yes, sometimes […]
Uncategorized Mom Guilt vs. the Dream Life: Finding Peace in the Middle of the Mess Let’s be honest: “Mom guilt” should come with its own reality show. One episode could be about skipping the Pinterest-worthy lunch and throwing chicken nuggets on the plate (gasp!). The next episode? Forgetting spirit day at school—again. And then, for the season finale, juggling work emails, homeschool prep, and wondering if your kid will grow […]
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Uncategorized Should You Buy Before You Sell? Advice for Moms with Wild Kids in Tow (Because We All Need a Little Real Talk in the Real Estate Game) Alright, mama, you’ve probably heard the question a million times—“Should I buy before I sell?” But with kids running wild, the thought of juggling both ends of the real estate spectrum sounds like a game of Tetris in a tornado. Trust me, […]
Uncategorized Zoning Laws 101 for Homestead Dreamers (Without the Legal Headache) 🐓 Zoning Laws 101 for Homestead Dreamers (Without the Legal Headache) 🏡By: Sam from ChickensCookiesClosings Alright, friend—let’s talk zoning laws. (Wait! Don’t click away!) I promise I’m not about to launch into some soul-draining legal lecture that sounds like it was written by a robot who’s never seen a tomato plant or heard a chicken […]
Uncategorized Mompreneur Life: Running a Real Estate Biz with One Hand and a Nerf Gun in the Other Mompreneur Life: Running a Real Estate Biz with One Hand and a Nerf Gun in the OtherBy Samantha at Chickens, Cookies, Closings Hey girl, come sit at my kitchen table. Don’t mind the Legos underfoot or the cookie dough smudge on the chair—you’re family here. Let me paint you a picture:I’m on a client call, […]
Uncategorized What My Son Has Taught Me About Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Getting Dirty What My Son Has Taught Me About Slowing Down, Showing Up, and Getting Dirty — Stars, Stripes, and Sticky Fingers Edition Ah, the Fourth of July. A time for fireworks, freedom, and forgetting how many hot dogs you can reasonably eat before someone suggests a Tums sponsorship. While most folks are busy planning their red, […]
Uncategorized 💥Mom Life with a 6-Year-Old Firecracker💥 How to Homeschool When the Laundry Pile is Taller Than Your KidBy Samantha @ ChickensCookiesClosings Let me tell you something real quick. If you’ve ever tried to homeschool your six-year-old while simultaneously staring down a laundry pile that could probably qualify for mountain status—girl, you are my people. The other morning, the sun had barely […]
Uncategorized Can You Really Homestead on Less Than 5 Acres? A Realistic Look by Samantha at Chickens, Cookies & Closings When people hear the word homestead, they often picture wide-open fields, a tractor or two, a cow named Bessie, and enough land to get lost on. And while that sounds dreamy (and hey, maybe we will get Bessie one day), the truth is: you don’t need 50 acres, […]
Uncategorized The Emotional Side of Selling Your Family Home: A Sweet Goodbye, A Brave New Beginning I’ll be the first to say it—selling your family home can feel like breaking up with an old friend. Not the dramatic, flip-the-table kind of breakup, but the soft, tearful “you’ll always be a part of me” kind. Because homes? They’re not just walls and shingles. They’re memory keepers. They hold belly laughs in the […]
Uncategorized 🌻 The Hidden Blessings (and Costs) of Moving from Suburbia to a Homestead 🌻 The Hidden Blessings (and Costs) of Moving from Suburbia to a Homestead Because peace, purpose, and poultry are worth every penny So you’ve been bitten by the homestead bug, huh?You’re daydreaming about goats in the morning mist, fresh eggs in your apron, and trading your 9-to-5 for a more grounded, meaningful life. First of […]
Uncategorized 🫖 Spill the Tea: What’s Really Going On in the Market This May? Hey y’all!Let’s take a break from baking cookies, wrangling chickens, and dodging Legos barefoot (just me?) to sit down for a good ol’ fashioned chat about what’s REALLY happening in the real estate market this month. Go ahead, grab your favorite drink—mine’s sweet tea with a lemon wedge and a whole lotta caffeine—and let’s spill […]
Uncategorized The ABCs of Real Estate – Chickens, Cookies & Closings Style Hey y’all! I’m Sam—homeschooling mama, chicken wrangler, cookie baker, and your go-to gal for all things real estate. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a curious seller, or just like learning things alphabetically (hey, no judgment), I’ve whipped up a simple, fun breakdown of the ABCs of real estate. Let’s turn the confusing into the cluckin’ […]
Uncategorized 🌾 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Homestead (And Why I’d Still Do It Again) 🌾 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Homestead (And Why I’d Still Do It Again) Hey y’all, Samantha here – your resident real estate girl with chicken feathers on her boots and flour on her apron. Between showings, sourdough, and Silkies, I’ve learned a thing or two about living the homestead life. Spoiler […]
Uncategorized Kid-Friendly House Hunting Tips: How to Make Closings Less Crazy with a 5-Year-Old in Tow Kid-Friendly House Hunting Tips: How to Make Closings Less Crazy with a 5-Year-Old in Tow by Samantha @ Chickens.Cookies.Closings Let’s be real: house hunting is already a rollercoaster. Now add a 5-year-old to the mix, and you’ve basically got yourself a three-ring circus… but with a mortgage at the end! As a homeschooling, cookie-baking, chicken-loving […]

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