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May Days
Well, it’s May! The time has suddenly gone from a slow crawl to the speed of the start of a race. I can only imagine that it will get much more intense in the coming weeks and months. Once again, I’ve tried writing many times, only to end up with nothing published. I start a post, but then need to update it, only to be interrupted partway through. So, I’ll do my best to keep this brief. First, we’re getting rid of the internet. We unplugged over the weekend, and I’m only going to be using it maybe once a week when I head into town and have access to…
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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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Homesteading Burnout
Homesteading burnout is a real thing. The decision to start homesteading isn't one taken lightly by anybody, and it's no surprise that it can be stressful. The question is, how do you deal with that stress, and what are steps you can take to help reduce it or avoid it in the future?
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Bees: Part 4
The final stages of our first beekeeping season included honey extraction, a missed chance at winterizing, and plenty of learning.
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Independence Day
A belated Happy Independence Day! I hope you all had a blessed Independence Day this year and were able to enjoy time spent with family and loved ones. I was telling Scott recently that I think that this may just be my favorite holiday. As a child I would have told you otherwise…I mean who doesn’t love Christmas, right? But while I do love the other major holidays that we celebrate around here, our nation’s independence is just—special.
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Bees: Part 3
How and when we inspected our beehives for the first month+ of beekeeping, and how we are dealing with any problems we encounter.
