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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for a Healthier Garden

Read moreScience-Based Companion Planting Strategies for a Healthier Garden
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What To Do When Your Family Isn’t Onboard with Homesteading (Or Something You’re Passionate About)

Read moreWhat To Do When Your Family Isn’t Onboard with Homesteading (Or Something You’re Passionate About)
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Fermented Dairy: Why You Should Be Doing This Now

Read moreFermented Dairy: Why You Should Be Doing This Now
A woman crouched down next to four American Guinea Hogs out in the pasture.

American Guinea Hogs – Were They Really Worth It?

Read moreAmerican Guinea Hogs – Were They Really Worth It?
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Homesteading + Making Money (How to do it All)

Read moreHomesteading + Making Money (How to do it All)
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How to Grow a Large Scale Garden & Livestock Without Acreage

Read moreHow to Grow a Large Scale Garden & Livestock Without Acreage
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How to Get Everything Done in a Day Without Wasting Time or Getting Distracted

Read moreHow to Get Everything Done in a Day Without Wasting Time or Getting Distracted
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How to Create a Gardening Plan for More Harvest and Less Stress

Read moreHow to Create a Gardening Plan for More Harvest and Less Stress
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My Health Journey & Tips for Fitness

Read moreMy Health Journey & Tips for Fitness
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Dealing with Emotions During the Holidays (Surrounding COVID and 2020 Realities)

Read moreDealing with Emotions During the Holidays (Surrounding COVID and 2020 Realities)
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Melissa K. Norris

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How to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally

How to Winter Sow Seeds

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

Chronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off

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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