Community & Connection

FROM THE HOMESTEAD

Community & Connection

Life on the homestead may be rooted in the soil, but it grows through shared stories, neighborly help, and the quiet strength of community.

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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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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Our Homemade Apple Harvest: Preserving, Baking & Blessing Others

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The Sabbath: Embracing Rest in a Productive Season

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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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Frugal Living Friday: Summer on the Homestead

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Homestead: Build & Support Local Community

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Hosting a Farm-to-Table Dinner: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Family-Friendly Homesteading Activities

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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.