homesteading
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Roots in Natural Living, Gratitude for Modern Medicine
“Natural health is how God designed our bodies to thrive, and doctors are how He cares for us when storm clouds roll in.” As parents, we often have a preferred playbook when our kiddos aren’t feeling well. On our farmstead,… Continue reading
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Chickens vs. Guineas vs. Quail: A Homestead Poultry Comparison
“Every farm has its own rhythm; the right bird is simply the one that sings in tune with yours.” If you’re looking to expand your homestead flock beyond standard backyard layers—or deciding where to start—it’s easy to get overwhelmed by… Continue reading
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8 Homeschool Favorites + An Easy Hours Log That Works No Matter How Chaotic Life Gets
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson If you’ve ever looked at unending curriculum options and complex homeschool tracking systems and felt instantly overwhelmed, welcome to the club. I… Continue reading
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DIY Yarrow & Plantain Salve: A Hands-On Homestead Project for Kids (and Adults)
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” — Benjamin Franklin If you spend any amount of time working with your hands—whether that’s tending livestock, gardening, wrangling energetic kids, or just living life… Continue reading
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Wild Yarrow: History, Healing, and Hunting This Ancient Herb
“I will pluck the yarrow fair, That more brave shall be my hand, That more warm shall be my lips, That more swift shall be my foot. May I an island be at sea, May I a rock be on… Continue reading
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Wild Foraging for Clay: Reclaiming the Ancient Art of Pottery (No Kiln Required)
“Foraging isn’t just about what grows out of the soil—sometimes it’s about the deep history waiting right beneath our feet.” Foragers are trained to keep our eyes on the landscape. We watch the seasons shift, looking up at the trees… Continue reading
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The Footprints of the Forager: An Introduction to Plantain
“Nature is a first-aid kit, and the world is a garden; we need only to look down to find the remedy.” **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine series are… Continue reading
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Clever Cleavers: Nature’s Velcro
“Whoever drinks cleaver water for nine weeks shall be so beautiful, everyone will fall in love with them.” — Ancient Welsh Folk Belief **Before proceeding with this article, please note that these articles in my foraging for food and medicine… Continue reading
