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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,…
Beat the Vacuum Tyranny
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was…
Insider’s Guide to Buying a New Car, Homesteader Style
When I was younger, I worked as a new car salesman for…
The Hesitant Homesteader
I love the idea of living on a homestead. When my husband…
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…
Making Labneh Cheese: Food Without Electricity
So as I went on and on about how excited I am…
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…
