One of the common misconceptions about homesteading is that you need to be either working from home or a stay at home parent/spouse in order to be a homesteader. There are a few issues with that idea. First, what is a homesteader? Second, what if you have a full time job outside of the home? And finally, what does it mean to “do it all”?
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Homemade Christmas Gifts
This holiday, I have a plan to give gifts that do not add to the overwhelm of STUFF. While any gift you give is thoughtful and should bring joy to you and the recipient, the goal this year is to give gifts that will not just add to the pile.
I have been through the KonMari method a few years ago and have become wary to adding more stuff. Now, I am striving to give gifts that meet some of the following criteria: consumable (baked, canned, dried goods or body care items I’ve made), useful (new clothes for kids) and experiences (movie tickets, season passes, etc.). This is a list of some easy to make homemade, consumable or reusable, gifts to give everyone on your list this year!
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Animal Ethics on the Homestead
Many people struggle with their relationship to animals. On the one hand, people eat meat and have been throughout human history. On the other hand, there are loving and special bonds that can develop between people and animals. They need not be mutually exclusive. For the homestead, there are many ethical considerations that need to be addressed before bringing animals onto your homestead in order for you and your animals to live your best lives while together.
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A Healthier Home: Why I Homestead
Let’s start at the beginning. Before I knew about growing my own food. Long before I realized you can learn new skills, every day, even without formal schooling. Before I had any issues with my health. Before all of that, on the day I was born, I was backwards. Let me explain.
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From Scratch Cooking Supplies
In my journey to be more homemade and from scratch, I have become much more familiar with the supplies needed to achieve this in the kitchen. In particular, there are many different supplies that shorten the amount of time it takes to make things at home. Which as a full time working mom I am always trying to do.
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Cooking with Little Ones: Top Tips
I have two young sons under 5. Having children can be so much fun, especially teaching them new skills. But it can also be tricky with activities like cooking which have an element of risk. Think stoves, knives, etc. These are some of my favorite ways to involve both children, ages 2 and 4, in cooking our from scratch recipes.
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