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Simple DIY Seed Starting System: Shelves & Lights
Have you ever wanted to start seeds indoors but felt overwhelmed at the prospect of...

How to Make SCOBY Candy
Did you know you can turn your leftover kombucha scobys into scoby candy? (more…)

3 Important Tips for Hugelkultur Raised Beds
Remember how we threw together nine new Hugelkultur raised garden beds last year during our...

How to Find Local Pastured Meat
I get it. Not everyone can or wants to raise their own chickens, pigs, or...

How to Refinish a Vintage Claw Foot Tub
I spent a lot of time psyching myself up for this project in our new...

The Real Cost of Raising Meat Birds: Year Two
Our second year of raising meat birds was filled with ups and downs. Mostly ups,...

How to Live Without a Microwave
When we discovered a microwave-free kitchen on our new farm, it felt like a sign:...

How to Age New Hardware with Vinegar
Have you ever wondered if there was an easy way to age new hardware to...

Paleo Bulletproof Cacao Latte (Caffeine-Free)
Nourish your body and feel fuller, longer with a cup of Paleo Bulletproof Cacao Latte!...

Favorite Books for Homestead Kids
It's been a while since I've shared a "best books list" here on the blog. ...

5 Benefits of Dry Brushing Your Skin (& a Live Demo)
Dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like: you take a body brush (like this...