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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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

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A woman in the kitchen baking cookies.

Why I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)

Read moreWhy I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)
Storage pumpkins in a barn.

Root Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work

Read moreRoot Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work
A woman seasoning a whole roasted chicken.

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Read moreFrom-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality
A beautiful herbal elixir with mint and blueberry garnish.

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home

Read moreRefreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home
A barn with a mountain in the background.

From Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like

Read moreFrom Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like
A young man cooking food on a fire pit.

Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter

Read moreMake the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter
A notebook with "Brain Fog" written on it.

How to Get Rid of Parasites in Your Body

Read moreHow to Get Rid of Parasites in Your Body
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Back to the Frontier – Behind the Scenes

Read moreBack to the Frontier – Behind the Scenes
A woman in a white dress standing in a field with cows.

Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply

Read moreImmunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply
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Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense

Read moreHomestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
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Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

How My Mom Fed Our Family on $100 a Month (And the Simple Habits That Still Work Today)

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

Why Dieting Stops Working After 40 (The Blood Sugar Loop Explained)

Books

  • Everything Worth Preserving
  • The Family Garden Planner
  • Handmade
  • 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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