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Non-Electric Dreamin’: Lehman’s Store Serves the Amish, Homesteaders, and the Big Wide World
Jay Lehman had a dream. It was a modest dream. But the…
What Not to Do: Ten Homesteading Don’ts
We began our homesteading experience from scratch. At that time my husband…
Foraging the Forest for Spring Edibles
It’s early spring. The bone-chilling winds of winter have finally given way…
The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Homesteader
Returning to the land is a desire that has coursed through the…
Small-scale Homesteading: How Much Do You Really Need?
I subscribe to a number of homesteading blogs. One in particular chronicles…
Homesteading Requires a Keen Edge: Knives on the Homestead
What’s the most oft-used tool on the homestead? Whether cutting vegetables for…
The Pros and Cons of Homesteading: Dealing with Loss on the Homestead
The Bible says, “For everything there is a season, and time for…
The Unsung Benefits of Homesteading (There’s a Perfectly Good Reason for the Egg in My Pocket.)
Oh sure, we all know the perks of growing our own food,…
Insider’s Guide to Buying a New Car, Homesteader Style
When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for…
Keeping the Homestead Dream Alive: What to Do When the Bluebird of Happiness Poops on Your Head
There are a few, a lucky few, folks who were born on…
Living in the Sticks (and the Single Girl)
Carving out a homestead is a fantasy of many a young boy. …