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Living in the Sticks (and the Single Girl)
Carving out a homestead is a fantasy of many a young boy. …
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…
A Practical Guide for Cooking Outside 365 Days a Year
Most people only cook outside when they are camping or using their…
8 Homesteading Pitfalls to Avoid While Working on Your Goals
Whether you’ve been living the off-grid lifestyle for some time or are…
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,…