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Here is where you can see what we've been up to recently, the improvements we've made, the struggles we face on our homestead.
When we moved to our new land, I never imagined all the free food I would find. I wasn’t really purposefully foraging for wild edibles at the time, more just getting familiar with my surroundings. But everywhere I looked, I saw food, FREE food!
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Growing your own food shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. Yet we spend billions (with a lot of zeros) on lawn care and gardens each year. Kind of seems counterproductive if we are spending more money growing our vegetables than it costs to buy them from the store. Time to tap into your frugal…
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When moving out to the country or off the grid, isolation and security do not always go hand in hand. Chances are if your future property has neighbors, it also has trespassers. Here are 6 home security issues when buying new land and tips to help protect both yourself and your family.
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Herb Infused Honey Recipe Making your own herb infused honey is crazy easy to make and taste amazing! In just two simple steps you will have your own custom herb infused honey blend.
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Thyme is one of those herbs that most people enjoy the taste. However, few people know how to use it. I am here to help take the mystery out of this herb and share the benefits of thyme.
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If You have children then you’ve heard ‘I’m Bored’ especially during school break and bad weather days. Have the kids unplug and get their craft on with these 3 Awesome Boredom Buster Crafts. You can make them with ingredients I’m sure you already have and they are all natural and non-toxic.
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You would be amazed at all the fun things you can make with your kids with ingredients you have right in your kitchen. This DIY Herbal Fingerpaint only uses three ingredients and you can make it in less than 5 mins. Your kids will get a kick out of making their own paint.
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Did I have you at candied, bacon or beer? Well you’re in luck because this amazingly yummy recipe has all 3! If you’ve never tried candied bacon before, you’re in for a treat. The added bonus of rosemary to this recipe brings it to another level all together.
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I can’t think of a better Resolution to make for the New Year than to take care of yourself and to take care of the earth. The two go hand-in-hand really. Here are 10 Green Resolutions to help you get you started on the right track.
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Sheep are one of the most common and popular livestock in the Christmas Story. You see them in every manger scene, the Shepherd was guiding his flock by night. From the first book in the bible to the last, sheep are mentioned. The the Christmas Sheep blessed our family last year and this is our…
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