Tag: Homesteading

Poor Man’s Greenhouse

Winter has almost set in, and on most homesteads, vegetable production has…

Regina Anneler Regina Anneler

Rudolph and Company: A Portrait of the North American Reindeer

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, had a very shiny nose”…as well as some…

Victoria Varga Victoria Varga

Just Like Grandma Used to Do: Homesteading Role Models

My father was the youngest of seven children. He grew up on…

Bobbi-Jo Irwin Bobbi-Jo Irwin

The Sweet History of Gingerbread

Who can resist the spicy, sweet smell of freshly baked gingerbread, especially…

Charles Powers Charles Powers

Gooey Butter Cake Cookies

One thing we all look forward to at Shelton Christmas is Ooey…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

The American General Store: A Cover Story

Watch any old movie about rural life, cow towns, farming, or homesteading,…

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

This week, I’m sharing a recipe that combines two of my favorite…

Jessica Shelton Jessica Shelton

Saving Your Soil May Save Your Homestead

Some of us regard dirt in our homes as something unwelcome. In…

Dorothy Rieke Dorothy Rieke

Humidifying Your Homestead for a Healthier Winter

The subtitle of this article could be “Don’t Do What I Did.” …

Barbara Bamberger-Scott Barbara Bamberger-Scott

Handmade Gifts from the Homestead

The holidays should be a time of great joy and peace.  It…

Jenny Flores Jenny Flores

Making Mead: A Celebration of Our Unified Past

Mead: in the western world, the very word conjures images of warriors…

John Wilson John Wilson

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