Gingerbread House Ideas… A gingerbread house or cookies are wonderful treats for the holidays! Read up on the history of these delicious cookies and try some of the fun ideas for making decorations, cookies, and houses. Kids of all ages will have a great time putting these fun ideas into…
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History of Vintage Gardening and Seed Catalogs
Seed catalogs have been around for 400 years, inspiring gardeners and selling garden dreams! Read up on the history of seed catalogs!
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Fun & Celebrations - Holidays on the Homestead - Homestead Finance - Homestead for the Holidays... - Homesteading by Season
Holiday Side Hustles for Homesteaders
Holiday Side Hustles for Extra Income on Your Homestead! Are you wondering how you can earn some extra cash on your homestead for the holiday season? Here’s a great list of holiday side hustles for homesteaders! Try a few of these ideas to make money and help cover the expenses…
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Vintage Thanksgiving Gift Tags & Cards – Free Printables!
Create your own vintage look Thanksgiving gift tags and greeting cards for gifts from your homestead with my free printable downloads!
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How to Make a Walking Stick or Cane from a Sapling
Make Your Own Cane or Walking Stick from a Sapling Tree A DIY cane or walking stick is a great thing to have if you need a bit of assistance with balance. A walking stick also comes in very handy for hiking in the woods. There are plenty of ways…
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How to Make a Survival Seed Bank
How to create a survival seed ban and the, best storage methods, how to test germination rates, best and worst seeds for storage, and more!
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Fall Color Trip to Door County
We took a short trip to Door County, Wisconsin this week to see the fall colors! The maple trees were starting to turn and we saw some beautiful scenery!
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The Best Way to Harvest and Store Root Crops
Knowing how to harvest and store root crops over the winter is a great way to save money, provide healthy food for your family, and increase your self-reliance!
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105 Best Ways to Be More Self Reliant
105 of the Best Ways to Be More Self Reliant right where you are! You don't need a large homestead to increase your self-reliance!
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How to Start a Community Garden
Learn how to start a community garden in your area! Grow healthy food even if you don't have a garden space at home. Great for urban homesteaders!
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How to Choose the Best Broody Hens for a Self Reliant Flock
Keep a broody hen or 2 to hatch and raise their own chicks! Here are the best broody hen breeds so she can hatch out eggs for you!
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Sweet Maple by Michelle Visser is a Sweet Read!
I read 'Sweet Maple: Backyard Sugarmaking from Tap to Table' by Michelle Visser and loved it! Brings back memories of visiting the family sugarbush!
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How to Make Money from Your Homestead – 101 Ways to Earn an Income!
How to Make Money from Your Homestead - Over 100 ideas to earn extra income from your homestead or small farm. Supplement or replace your paycheck!
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50+ Ways to Save Money on the Homestead
These ideas to save money on the homestead aren't just for homesteaders! Many of them can be used by anyone, anywhere! Share your tips too!
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How to Preserve Garlic – 4 Storage Methods
Preserve garlic with one of these handy methods! Learn how to store garlic in your root cellar or freezer, pickle garlic or dehydrate it for storage!
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How to Homestead on One Acre – Increase Your Self-Reliance with 1 Acre or Less
Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!