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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...

DIY Carpet Freshener with Essential Oils
When your family gets food poisoning the day before your house goes on the market,...

Sausage & Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach
Tasty and packed with veggies and nutritious bone broth, this sausage & sweet potato soup...