African Homesteading: Life on an African Homestead
As a little girl who grew up in the city, one of…
Poor Man’s Greenhouse
Winter has almost set in, and on most homesteads, vegetable production has…
Rudolph and Company: A Portrait of the North American Reindeer
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, had a very shiny nose”…as well as some…
Just Like Grandma Used to Do: Homesteading Role Models
My father was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on…
Roadside Foraging: 5 Plants to Brake for During Fall Travels
Let’s face it, many of us do a lot of driving. Kids…
The Sweet History of Gingerbread
Who can resist the spicy, sweet smell of freshly baked gingerbread, especially…
Gooey Butter Cake Cookies
One thing we all look forward to at Shelton Christmas is Ooey…
The American General Store: A Cover Story
Watch any old movie about rural life, cow towns, farming, or homesteading,…
Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats
This week, I’m sharing a recipe that combines two of my favorite…
Saving Your Soil May Save Your Homestead
Some of us regard dirt in our homes as something unwelcome. In…
Humidifying Your Homestead for a Healthier Winter
The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” …
Handmade Gifts from the Homestead
The holidays should be a time of great joy and peace. It…
