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Mindset and change on the homestead

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Mindset And Change On The Homestead

Being a homesteader means you need to be able to adapt and shift gears. Things don’t go as planned, plans […]

Adding livestock to the homestead

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Animals, Homesteading

Adding Livestock To The Homestead

If you have or are building a homestead, you probably think about if and when you should be adding livestock […]

Homestead Income - Planning Your Homestead Income

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Homestead Income – Planning Your Homestead Business

Everyone who has a little bit of land typically has dreams of using that land to make some extra income. […]

Composting for a more productive garden

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Gardening, Homesteading

Composting To Save Money and Have a More Productive Garden

Composting is a great way to save on gardening costs. If you have ever gardened, you probably already know that […]

Time saving hacks for busy homesteaders

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Time Saving Hacks: How to Homestead With a Busy Life

Do you lead a busy life? Would you like to be more self reliant, but don’t think you can fit […]

End of year thoughts from the farm

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Animals, Homesteading

End of Year Thoughts From The Farm

At the end of every year, I like to look at what we’ve accomplished in that year, and set goals […]

Why you should whitewash your coop and barn

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Animals, Homesteading

Whitewashing Your Coop and Barn

If you’re anything like me, in these cold, dreary months, you tend to think of ways that you can spruce […]

Caring for backyard chickens in the winter

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Animals, Homesteading

Caring for Backyard Chickens in the Winter

Backyard chickens are so fun to have! So many people now have them as pets, and stress about how to […]

horseshoe farm sign

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Don't Buy, DIY, Homesteading

Horseshoe Farm Sign – Fun DIY Gift for the Horse Lover

I just love old, rusty horseshoes! We actually found some on our property when we were tilling up our new […]

Emergency preparedness

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Homesteading, Prepping

Emergency Preparedness for Homesteaders (and Everyone!)

In the United States, September is National Preparedness Month. Emergency preparedness is so vitally important for every family. Especially for […]