Farm & Family
How to Make a Straw Bale Cold Frame
If you started seeds indoors this year, you’ll need a way to harden off your seedlings before planting them in the ground.
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Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Babies, Kids, & Teens
Skip the candy and the junky toys! Instead, try these non-candy Easter basket ideas for babies, toddlers, kids, and teens.
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37 Ideas for Your Family Christmas Countdown
By year three of our Family Christmas Countdown, it had already become a firmly established tradition. Our oldest son, then six, talked about it all year long. I guess when you’re six, a three-year-old tradition adds up to half your life, and all of your remember-able life.
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Our Chickens Stopped Laying…And It’s All Our Fault
Our chickens stopped laying, and we couldn’t figure out why.
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Roots & Boots Gift Guide 2019
Ready to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list?  You came to the right place! I happen to be a fantastic gift-giver, and this great big homestead gift guide round up is filled with all my best ideas.
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How to Add Bluetooth to an Old Car
If you’ve ever wondered how to add Bluetooth to an old car, you’re not alone. For years, my family and I have struggled through cable clutter, poor sound quality, and connection challenges. All in effort to play music, audiobooks, podcasts, and even phone calls over the stereo of our Bluetooth-less 2011 Honda Pilot.
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3 Homestead Books to Add to Your Library {& a Giveaway}
Do you love to read? I hope so, because I’ve got three awesome homestead books to share with you. And when I say “share”, I mean I am literally giving these books to a few lucky winners!
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5 Secrets for Growing Better Carrots
I am bound and determined to grow at least 75% of my family’s annual carrot supply. Did it happen this year? Nope. But I learned five secrets for growing better carrots, and I’m pretty sure next year will be the Year of the Carrot here on the homestead.
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4 Easy Ways to Recycle Kitchen Scraps
Y’all, we throw away a lot of food in America. Wouldn’t it be awesome if every home in the U.S. found a way to recycle kitchen scraps, yard waste, and anything compostable?
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