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2018 Homestead Plans: What We Accomplished and What We Didn’t
Whew! What a year 2018 was! When I break it all down, it's easy to see that it was a very productive year for us!
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The Cider Press
Sometimes we're so responsible and diligent, but the tasks we deal with on a regular basis are so redundant that we can get discouraged and feel like we're not doing anything productive or useful. If we don't take the time to do something that is enjoyable for the sake of our own sanity, we could grow to resent those tasks. That's why when Scott found this cider press at a rummage sale, he knew he needed to fix it up as a project for his sanity.
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If You’re Gonna Be a Meat Eater
As I watched Miss Lady take over with the potato fork in the garden the other day so she could have a turn digging up potatoes, I was impressed by the strength, skill, and knowledge this 6 (and a half) year old little girl already possesses. I was reminded yet again about why we have chosen this life for our family. There isn’t just one reason that we homestead, but an important reason that we do is that we want our children to understand what our food is and where it comes from. I think that if you’re gonna be a meat eater there are two things you need to…
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The Harvest Continues
We're picking pumpkins, recovering from food-processing injuries, and taking the first steps to prepare our homestead for winter as the harvest continues.
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Summer on the Homestead
Summer on the homestead... it's bound to be busy!
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Bringing in the Harvest: Preserving Your Bounty
It's that time of year when the veggies from the garden start crowding your kitchen counter. Do you know how you'll preserve your harvest?
