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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. …
From the Horse’s Mouth: Anecdotes from Homeschooling on the Homestead
“Sold!” the auctioneer shouted, and I excitedly watched with my dad as…
The Plain Paper: Letters From “The Budget” Amish Newspaper
For the third time, my husband Donnie and I were making a…
Redefining Neighborhoods Back on the Land
It has been speculated that until recent history, around the 1600-1700s, Western…
Mill-town to Mayberry: Re-imaging Culture for Tough Times
Early in 2009, while the country was swept up in talk of…
A Natural, Non-toxic Clean for Your Whole Homestead
When guests begin making their way to my humble home, I start…
