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Homestead-Life

Blueberries on a bush.

How to Get Rid of Mummy Berry Disease on Blueberry Bushes

Read moreHow to Get Rid of Mummy Berry Disease on Blueberry Bushes
Three jars of rendered lard on the counter.

How To Render Lard and Why You Should

Read moreHow To Render Lard and Why You Should
A woman crouched by a woodstove with a fire going, holding an oil lamp.

Staying Prepared on a Homestead

Read moreStaying Prepared on a Homestead
Dry goods in jars for pantry staples.

Keeping a Well-Stocked Pantry for Easy Weeknight Meals

Read moreKeeping a Well-Stocked Pantry for Easy Weeknight Meals
koa wooden dough scraper making pastry shells

10 Time-Saving Uses for a Wooden Bench Knife in the Kitchen

Read more10 Time-Saving Uses for a Wooden Bench Knife in the Kitchen
Two quart mason jars filled with freeze dried eggs sitting on a counter with a basket of eggs beside it.

Freeze Dried Eggs for Long-Term Storage (+ Reconstituting Freeze Dried Eggs)

Read moreFreeze Dried Eggs for Long-Term Storage (+ Reconstituting Freeze Dried Eggs)
Baby meat chicks hanging out in the grass.

Raising Chickens for Profit

Read moreRaising Chickens for Profit
A woman standing beside a mobile chicken tractor with chickens inside.

How to Keep Animals Cool in Hot Weather

Read moreHow to Keep Animals Cool in Hot Weather
A woman conditioning a wooden dough scraper with wood butter and her hands.

How to Care For & Condition Wood Products

Read moreHow to Care For & Condition Wood Products
A woman standing in front of a red barn holding up a wire basket full of farm fresh eggs.

Homesteading Myths and Tips for Success

Read moreHomesteading Myths and Tips for Success
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The Best Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe

Three jars of peppers in fermenting jars.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Fermented Peppers

Apple dump cake in a cast iron pan with fresh apples.

Recipes for Dump Cake

Two jars of homemade cake mix on a wooden counter top.

Homemade Cake Mix Recipe


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My Health Update & Need for Surgery

How to Make Herbal Tea

DIY Mixes in a Jar

Our Broken Food System

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  • Everything Worth Preserving
  • The Family Garden Planner
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  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

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  • Organic Gardening Workshop
  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
  • Homemade Bread & Baking Class
  • Natural Homemade Bath and Beauty
  • Pioneering Today Academy


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