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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 5–All About Water!
This week’s post is all about water–where to get it, and how to purify it.
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 4
So far, we have covered how to gather your thoughts and make a plan when panic sets in. We have also learned how to layer our clothing and trap warmth in our homes. Today, we learn about heat sources. It goes without saying, I hope, that if you don’t have a fireplace that can burn…
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 3
This week’s lesson is on making your space smaller in order to trap heat. Read on for more!
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–Week 2
This week, we’re talking about shelter, which is more than just a roof over your head. Read on for more info.
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Winter Storm Survival Guide–week 1
Welcome to your winter survival guide! Congratulations on securing your–and your family’s–safety and resources this winter!
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How to Start Homesteading in 5 Easy Steps
I had a friend ask me not too long ago if I considered myself a homesteader. Knowing this particular friend, I, of course, had to ask more questions before answering her seemingly-innocent question! It turns out that she and her husband began watching a show called “Homestead Rescue”. My husband’s and my interest was piqued. …
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Placenta Steak
Have y’all ever placed an order with a butcher? Or told a butcher how you wanted a portion of a beef or hog cut up? I had that experience for the very first time last January. You guys…. It was an experience. Back in June 2020, we bought a Black Angus heifer calf from a…
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Lessons From the Field
Today I got a glimpse of my 8-year-old daughter’s future. It’s hard to put into words the vision in my head, but it’s a powerful one that brought me to tears. She and I went out to set up a paddock for our turkeys. The turkeys have been hanging out in my backyard for the…
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Getting Started With Chicks–Part II: Best Breeds
Chances are, if chicken-keeping has crossed your mind at all, you’ve probably perused a website or two to see what all breeds are out there. Aaaand if you’re anything like me, you found yourself completely overwhelmed by ALLLLLL the choices. Let me help you narrow down your choices by looking at the top 3 breeds…
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