There are many, many different reasons to consider a reduced Christmas this year. Do not worry, you can make memories, share experiences and enjoy the holidays in a different way. Here is how to plan a small Christmas.
…Planning a Small Christmas
Family
How to garden with children
You may be looking into growing more of your own food and living a more sustainable life now or in the future for some security. If you have a family, it can become even more important. Here are some ideas on how to garden with kids, even the littlest ones.
…Shelter in place and self sufficiency
It is a very uncertain time right now across the globe. COVID-19 has many people under lockdown or “shelter in place” orders in countries all over the world. Here is how we are coping in these difficult times.
Can you do it all?
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”?
…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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