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Homestead Highlight: Lisa
Hi! I’m Lisa Lynn. My family and I live on a small homestead in northern Illinois. I graduated with a BFA in Painting and Drawing, and I love photography and writing. I also earned a degree in horticulture and worked in landscape design until I decided to homeschool and homestead full time. Now I have…
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Frozen Holiday Wreath
With winter officially a few days away, and the nighttime temperatures here consistently below freezing, it was time to make a wintertime ice wreath. This wreath is so simple to make and is such an unique addition to the home, that it is perfect for the holidays. You can make the wreath outside if it…
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Homestead Highlight: Angela
Angela England – Mother of five living in rural Oklahoma with her husband and five children, Angela is the Founder of Untrained Housewife. She is the author of Backyard Farming on an Acre (More or Less) (Alpha Books, 2013) and when she gets away from home, it’s usually to speak at a blog conference. She…
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The Modern Homestead: A Guide to Starting Your Journey
SUBSCRIBE TO THE BACKYARD FARMING CONNECTION FOR YOUR FREE COPY OF THE MODERN HOMESTEAD Over the last few years, as my family has moved further and further into the world of homesteading, so many ideas, challenges and dreams have presented themselves. This book is a result of my thoughts, ideas, experiences and research around homesteading,…
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Why Homestead? 7 Reasons Modern Homesteading is Right for You
Discover the top reasons why homesteading is gaining popularity in today’s society. From self-sufficiency to cost savings, community building to a sense of purpose, homesteading offers a fulfilling and sustainable way of life. Learn how homesteading can provide healthier food for your family, reduce your ecological footprint, and teach you valuable skills that can be…
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Homestead Highlight: Gretchen (me)
Today I am sharing my own Homestead Highlight and my family’s experience in this adventure of backyard farming. The experience of homesteading, and the process of sharing that experience in this space has inspired me and encouraged me in so many ways. I thank you for reading and sharing here in this space. As a…
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Processing Pumpkins: How to Make Pumpkin Puree
One of the best things to come out of a fall garden is the pie pumkins. These versatile crops are often abundant and are perfect for making into soups and baked goods. Processing pumkins is easy and will make your house smell like fall. In this post we will walk your through the steps of…
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Making New Candles From Old
As an Amazon Affiliate I may earn from qualifying purchases If your home is anything like mine, you likely have a bag filled with the ends of old or broken candles. Did you know you can make new candles from old candles easily in just a few steps? This is a great way to reuse…
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Homestead Highlight: Christy
My greatest inspiration in my own backyard farming adventure has been to hear the experiences of others. I invite you to read along here as Homesteaders share their adventures and experiences from their own farms, backyards, and homes. Want to be featured as a Homestead Highlight? I would love to hear about your experience. For…
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Homestead Highlight: Sarah
Sarah and her family are learning to be more self-sufficient, step-by-step, though gardening, animal husbandry, and by making things from scratch on a quarter-acre in a small California gold-rush town. She lives with her husband, young daughter, chickens, hives of honeybees, and a herd of French angora rabbits at Frühlingskabine Micro-Farm. Frühlingskabine Micro-Farm websiteFrühlingskabine’s Etsy…
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