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UPDATE: I wrote this post back in the summer of 2014 and though some things have changed and we have far more experience and homesteading skills now (along with 2 more farm kids 😉 ), we find ourselves in a similar situation (Thanks to Hurricane Michael). We are also no longer living in my parents but are renting a single…
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Once upon a time we had goats on our homestead. I have written the story as to why and how we got them and how to prepare for owning them already. Now, we no longer have goats but I thought that I would share my thoughts on the pros and cons of raising goats based on my own personal experience. The…
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What exactly does it mean when someone says that they’re choosing to live a simple life? This is one of those questions that doesn’t have a simple answer, a right or wrong, or even an answer that fits a mold for everyone. How to Live a Simple Life Living simply means different things for different people. While living simply in…
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How to Regain Sight of Your Homesteading Goals Have you ever been so sure of something that you just knew the zeal would never leave? Have you ever felt yourself lose sight of the exact excitement that you thought would never go away? Sometimes, we find ourselves in circumstances that kind of zap the excitement for our passions right out…
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As we are getting ready to go into the new year of 2019, I find myself being even more reflective on the past year(s) than usual. I can honestly say that I’ve experienced a broader spectrum of emotions in this time period than I ever have before in my life. A New Year- A New Life For Our Family At…
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I love all season for various reasons. Winter is a season of rest and recharge for most homesteads. It does bring it’s own challenges with it but if you properly prepare ahead of time, you can minimize the extra work. We have a relatively mild winter around here. Usually a few snowfalls each year with several inches or so at…
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