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Homestead Living

Honest reflections, everyday rhythms, and hands-on lessons from life on the homestead—simple living, one season at a time.

Frugal Living Friday: Giving Tuesday and the Heart of Generosity

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Trusting God’s Provision in Every Season

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Frugal Living Friday: Finding Balance on Black Friday

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Faith, Family, and Frugality: Preparing a Homemade Thanksgiving

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Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude on the Homestead

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Gratitude in the Garden: What Homesteading Teaches About Thanksgiving

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Preparing the Homestead for Winter: A Practical Checklist

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Faith-Filled Hospitality: Welcoming Others into Your Everyday Life

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Homestead Living as a Family: How We Involve Our Kids with Purpose

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Frugal Living Friday: Minimizing Your Laundry Costs

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Simple Tools Every Beginner Homesteader Should Own

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Our Homemade Apple Harvest: Preserving, Baking & Blessing Others

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The Sabbath: Embracing Rest in a Productive Season

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Frugal Living Friday: The False Obstacles to Frugality

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The Truth About Preserving: Mistakes and Miracles in My First Canning Years

The Truth About Preserving: Mistakes and Miracles in My First Canning Years Home / The…

From Weeds to Worship: Finding Rest in Everyday Homestead Tasks

From Weeds to Worship: Finding Rest in Everyday Homestead Tasks Home / From Weeds to…

Faith in the Garden: Lessons Taught Through the Soil

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Homesteading Through the Heat: Tips for Late Summer Garden & Livestock Care

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5 Homestead Projects to Start this Weekend

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Frugal Living Friday: Contentment with Less

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Parent’s Guide to Gardening with Children

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How Can a Written Budget Benefit Your Family

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How Can Menu Planning Benefit Your Family

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How to Paint a Fireplace Mantel

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How to Incorporate Sustainable Gardening

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Frugal Living Friday: Mealtime Made Affordable

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Safety Tips: Herbal Remedies Series

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Salves & Syrups: Herbal Remedies Series

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Teas & Tinctures: Herbal Remedies Series

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Harvesting & Drying: Herbal Remedies Series

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Essential Herbs: Herbal Remedies Series

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Introduction: Herbal Remedies Series

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6 Essential Oils for Health and Wellness on the Homestead

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How to Build a Predator-Proof Chicken Coop

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Permaculture: Incorporating Livestock

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Christmas Brunch Menu

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LIFE ON THE HOMESTEAD

Simple Living from the Homestead

From hands-on how-tos to quiet reflections, explore seasonal rhythms, homesteading wisdom, and everyday moments that shape a meaningful life.

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Homestead Living

Daily rhythms, tutorials, and honest reflections from a life built around purpose and home.

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Gardening & Permaculture

Grow with intention using time-tested methods and sustainable practices—from seed starting to soil building and beyond.

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Chickens, Eggs & More

Practical tips for raising backyard animals and making the most of what they give—fresh eggs, healthy flocks, and more.

Herbal Remedies

Simple, natural ways to support wellness—learn how to make teas, tinctures, salves, and more with herbs from your garden or pantry.

Preserving the Harvest

Simple methods for canning, freezing, fermenting, and storing food to enjoy every season’s bounty.

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Frugal & Simple Living

Save money, waste less, and live well with budget-friendly ideas rooted in self-reliance.

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Community & Connection

Stories, support, and shared wisdom from neighbors, gatherings, and life lived in relationship.

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Renovation & DIY Projects

Hands-on guides for fixing, building, and improving your homestead—one project at a time.