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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

5th-generation homesteader. Helping modern women live from scratch.

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Natural Cheese Making with Robyn Jackson

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How to Boost Your Immune system (10 Easy Ways)

Read moreHow to Boost Your Immune system (10 Easy Ways)
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Homesteading With Special Needs Children

Read moreHomesteading With Special Needs Children
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Seventh-Year Land Sabbath and Bread Baking Tips (Live Coaching Call)

Read moreSeventh-Year Land Sabbath and Bread Baking Tips (Live Coaching Call)
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Must-Have Pantry Items For Long-Term Storage

Read moreMust-Have Pantry Items For Long-Term Storage
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Grow Your Own Food - Helpful Tips For The Beginning Gardener

Read moreGrow Your Own Food - Helpful Tips For The Beginning Gardener
Chickens in a portable coop.

Troubleshooting Chicken Health & Best Herbs for Chickens

Read moreTroubleshooting Chicken Health & Best Herbs for Chickens
A woman crouching in the garden pulling up a head of garlic.

Prioritizing Projects (Live Coaching Call)

Read morePrioritizing Projects (Live Coaching Call)
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How to Test Soil pH & Amend Acidic or Alkaline Soil

Read moreHow to Test Soil pH & Amend Acidic or Alkaline Soil
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Yearly Planning Without the Overwhelm

Read moreYearly Planning Without the Overwhelm
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How to Plan Your Food Preservation Year Without Burnout

Herbal Remedies for Summer: Natural Relief for Sunburns, Bug Bites, Stings & Scrapes

Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

Books

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

Education

  • 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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