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The Blair Colony: Freed Slaves Homesteading in the Dakota Territory

In the space of a few short months, two momentous and highly…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Tanning Skins and Hides on the Homestead

When I tell people I tan snakeskins and animal hides, they politely…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Basket-making Basics

Basketry: possibly the oldest of human crafts.  It is time-honored, it is…

Catherine Lugo Catherine Lugo

Natural Alternatives to Costly, Chemical, Household Products

I have personally tried all the natural alternatives in this article, and…

Diana Barker Diana Barker

Back to Homeschool: Starting off on the Right Path

It happens every year: children and teens everywhere are getting ready to…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Wintertime on the Homestead

Snow, ice, sleet, and wind.  Darkness at 4 p.m., rock-hard ground, frozen…

April Freeman April Freeman

Giving Back To Your Community

By the time we get through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Raccoon Trapping for Beginners

Trapping is one of the most debated forms of conservation. For some,…

Jenna Delchambre Jenna Delchambre

Burnout on the Homestead: It’s Not All for Everyone

Nobody’s life is without challenges.  But we homesteaders are among the demographic…

Kathy Bernier Kathy Bernier

Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World

In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…

Kimi Ceridon Kimi Ceridon

Decorating with Mother Nature

The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Floating on Snow: Using Snowshoes and Ice Cleats on the Homestead

My husband and I utilize both snowshoes and ice cleats.  When strapping…

May Woodworth May Woodworth

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