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Why Saying “Grocery Stores Don’t Feed Us, Farmers Do” Misses the Bigger Problem
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Why Saying “Grocery Stores Don’t Feed Us, Farmers Do” Misses the Bigger Problem Unpopular opinion: The statement that “grocery stores don’t feed us, farmers do” is just as frustrating as the statement of, “why kill your food, when you can buy it at…
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The Great Food Shuffle: Why Your Fridge Isn’t Empty, But Bellies Still Are
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The Great Food Shuffle: Why Your Fridge Isn’t Empty, But Bellies Still Are Let’s face it, the apocalypse isn’t knocking on our door because of a potato shortage. We’re not facing a global famine due to a lack of crops. No, friends, the…
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The Udder Truth: Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk: The Truth About Why We Choose Raw (And Why You Might, Too)
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The Udder Truth: Raw vs. Pasteurized Milk: The Truth About Why We Choose Raw (And Why You Might, Too) Ok, homestead and crunchy mama friends, let’s talk about something a little…controversial. Raw milk. The creamy, unpasteurized, straight-from-the-cow (or goat, or sheep) beverage that…
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What is the Difference Between a Homestead and a Farm?
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. What is the Difference Between a Homestead and a Farm? The difference between a homestead and a farm is a big topic with no one clear answer as to what category you fall into or how the government views your operation. What I…
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What Would Losing the Department of Education Mean?
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. What Would Losing the Department of Education Mean? We are an educated nation. We are a nation that puts value on education. We are a nation that relies on the public school system as child care to allow us to earn a living.…
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Episode 135: What should I feed my kids when questions of what is in our food plasters the news?
The questions of "what to feed my kids" is coming up more and more as information about what is in our food is plastered all over the news.
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Cheap and Easy Mason Jar Soil Composition Test
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Cheap and Easy Mason Jar Soil Composition Test What’s the Point? The mason jar soil test will give a great snapshot of the soil texture in your gardening space. Soil texture is important for drainage, retaining of nutrients, and root health (especially root…
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The Importance of Hands-On Homesteading Education: Nurturing Resilience, Self-Reliance, and a Lifelong Love for Real-World Skills
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The Importance of Hands-On Homesteading Education: Nurturing Resilience, Self-Reliance and a Lifelong Love for Real-World Skills Homesteading, at its core, is about self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and a deep connection to the land. It’s a lifestyle that fosters practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a profound…
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The 80/20 Rule of Parenting: Prioritizing Your Family Without Losing Yourself
This post may contain affiliate links where I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The 80/20 Rule of Parenting: Prioritizing Your Family Without Losing Yourself We’ve been sold a lie. A glossy, guilt-ridden lie that whispers, “Your children are your universe. Sacrifice everything. Neglect yourself. That’s what good parents do.” But what if I told you that…
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Homesteading in the Southern Hemisphere with Living Traditions in Australia
Have you ever wondered what homesteading is like in the southern hemisphere, specifically Australia? Join me to find out!
