Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start wrapping those Christmas presents! If you’re like our family, we’ve been trying to find more environmentally-friendly and sustainable wrapping paper options that are not only good for the planet, but also beautiful and budget-friendly. I hope you find some gift wrapping ideas and inspiration […]
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Do you have some of those weird people in your family that are obsessed with raising their own food and growing huge gardens? You’re in the right place to get some ideas to fill their stockings this year. Below are our top 25 stocking stuffers for homesteaders to spark inspiration for everyone on your Christmas
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The new year is nearly upon us, so it’s time to make sweeping life changes and hope they become habits by February! Yeah, yeah, we all know that doesn’t work. New Year’s Resolutions tempt us all and even those of us who have chosen a homesteader life. As Paul Tripp annually reminds us, it’s the
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Once you’ve had a from-scratch cup of drinking chocolate, you can never go back to those packets that pretend to be hot chocolate. We reserve this decadent treat for special winter moments that call for a little celebration as it is rich and definitely indulgent. It only takes a few minutes on the stovetop and
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Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? Christmas season is nearly upon us. If you’re hoping to avoid the shopping malls and crowded stores this year, consider giving Christmas gifts from the homestead. Homegrown and handmade gifts are the perfect way to give thoughtful and memorable presents without breaking the bank or stepping foot in a
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The Christmas season is steeped in so many traditions. Many of which may not be an option this year due to the pandemic. However, there are plenty of ways to make this year memorable and special for all ages either virtually or socially distanced. This year is a great opportunity to create new traditions or
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Not that long ago what we consider fall decorations today were merely a by-product of the homesteading lifestyle. Pumpkins and squash stacked up on the porch, corn stalks drying in the field, hay being baled and dried corn filling up the crib. All of these served a purpose on the homestead beyond merely setting the
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While the traditional full (and sometimes crowded) Thanksgiving feast may not be an option this year, there are plenty of ways to make this year memorable and special for all ages either virtually or socially distanced. It’s a great opportunity to create new traditions or modify old ones. A social-distanced Thanksgiving will require thinking and
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