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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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

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Winter sowing supplies on a wooden table.

How to Winter Sow Seeds

Read moreHow to Winter Sow Seeds
Cooking oils in glass bottles.

The "Healthy" Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)

Read moreThe "Healthy" Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)
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Chronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off

Read moreChronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off
A women sprinkling salt onto a cast iron skillet of brussel sprouts on the stove top

When Your Health Forces You to Stop, Here’s What Actually Matters

Read moreWhen Your Health Forces You to Stop, Here’s What Actually Matters
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
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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
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Why So Many People Feel Called to Homesteading

What Grows Best in a Pacific Northwest Vegetable Garden?

How to Plan Your Food Preservation Year Without Burnout

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

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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