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The Plain Paper: Letters From “The Budget” Amish Newspaper
For the third time, my husband Donnie and I were making a…
Mill-town to Mayberry: Re-imaging Culture for Tough Times
Early in 2009, while the country was swept up in talk of…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)
As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…
Homesteader FAQs: 10 Frequently Asked Questions You Will Likely Encounter When You Decide to Homestead
In life, it doesn't seem to matter what undertaking you do, be…
Homesteading in the Backwoods
There is a common misconception we come across when talking to non-homesteaders…
Quit Cleaning Dirty: How to Have a Naturally Clean Home
Part of the decision to homestead is a desire to live a…
How Does a House Become a Homestead? A Visit to Soaring Eagle Farm
“This is the Yadkin Valley. The wind never stops blowing. That’s why…
Homestead Tech: Where’s my Signal?
In the 1960’s TV series Green Acres, the main character “Oliver”, who…
Debunking the Amish Myth: Common Misconceptions about Amish Furniture
This is a story of greed, corruption, and the struggle for religious…
