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I decided to make a quilt as you go table runner because I saw them on Pinterest and thought they were adorable and I loved the idea of combining all of the quilting steps into one for a fun and quick sewing project. For this particular table runner, I chose fall/autumn themed fabric because it was just about that time…
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Chickens! Chickens! Raising chickens is on my brain this week! Not to be confused with calling me a bird brain. We just got a new set of 18 chicks we are raising to be laying hens. They are so cute! Chickens are a great starter animal for a homesteader. They are relatively easy to care for and the benefits of raising them…
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I love pumpkins! We were very fortunate to have some friends give us several really nice Cushaw pumpkin seedlings a few years ago. We planted them in the garden and they thrived. We ended up with five huge Cushaws that year. They were beautiful! We’ve been growing them ever since . How to Make and Freeze Pumpkin Puree in Mason…
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I love cooking in cast iron. I also love bacon. Put them together (cooking bacon in a cast iron skillet) and….. perfection! Using a cast iron skillet to cook bacon seems to make the bacon just right. It also serves to season the cast iron pan. Its a win-win situation. A lot of people seem to be a little intimidated…
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Cornbread is always a great comfort food around here. Derek’s favorite version is his very own homemade Broccoli Cheese Cornbread recipe. I wish that I could take credit for coming up with this recipe but it is all Derek here. I will tell you that Emma says it tastes better when I make it, though. If you like cornbread and if…
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In this homesteading, natural living, real food life, we are all about growing our own food. We choose to pasture raise livestock for our meats and dairy. Like many others, we believe that this is the healthiest option for our family. This is part of why we started farming in the first place. Besides the health benefits of raising…
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