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The Homesteader Diet: 3 Super Simple Steps

I’m talking produce from a garden, orchard, etc. As a homesteader, hopefully that’s yourgarden or orchard. But as a Minnesota gal, believe me—I understand we can’t all grow all … See more

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Welcome to A Farmish Kind of Life

WEB275: when convenience actually hurts: a health crisis of modern comforts; Favorite Farmish Posts. Disclosure. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. I …

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151: The REAL reason to take care of your yourself

WEBBut food has a lot to do with taking care of your body, which has a lot to do with your health. And health has been on my mind a lot since I came across a couple …

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275: when convenience actually hurts: a health crisis of modern

WEBThis week I talk about desk jobs, Amish pedometers, and those waistlines of the 1950s. I also ask some uncomfortable questions, which I’m not sure we’re …

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77: Because winter is hard (mental health for homesteaders)

WEBMental health is always important, and there are many stressors on a homestead that can make mental health an issue year round. And yes, mental health is an issue across the …

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162: Why it's more important than ever to take care of yourself

WEB4) Because health care systems are overwhelmed. The media tell us medical institutions are overwhelmed with patients because, Covid. But every person I …

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130: Be involved in your life

WEBSo if you are of the opinion that something needs to be done about what you think is coming, for Pete’s sake, please start getting your life in order. Please involve …

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117: 25+ tips to help you get through winter

WEBAvoiding the news, other than the weather at 6:17pm, has been so good for my mental health. Getting back on the letter writing bandwagon for my pen pal in …

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Why We Are Homesteaders: 28 Reasons to Homestead

WEBReasons to homestead: because it’s what we know. “I didn’t have a choice. I was born that way…I’ve never lived any other way.”. Scott, North Country Farmer. “I’m a homesteader …

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The Truth About Homesteading: 7 Things to Know Before You Start

WEBThat darn homestead is always on your mind. #3: Homesteading happens in sickness and in health. That’s the truth about homesteading. Homesteading is 365 days a year, and …

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87: A Homesteader's Response to Everyone's Sudden Interest in

WEBI recently received this question in my inbox, and it was the perfect mash-up of many questions I’ve received in the last couple weeks regarding my thoughts on the uptick of sudden interest in homesteading and self-reliance skills due to the current health and economic issues we are facing. The email said: Hi.

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Fried Radishes: The Best Way To Eat 'Em

WEBHeat up your skillet on medium (I love my cast iron skillet – just like this one !) and toss in a bit of your favorite oil/fat/lard. In this particular instance, I used 2 tablespoons of oil for …

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Carrot Pie: Yes, I'm Serious

WEB1. Fry the grated carrots in the butter until tender, then set aside to cool. 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs well, then add the milk and salt. Mix again. 3. Add the …

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068: How to Grow a Year's Worth of Food (with Melissa K Norris)

WEBMany people think I’m a gardener but here on the homestead, the chickens, pigs, ducks, turkeys, and other animals are really my forte. When it comes to gardening, I’m little …

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Death: It's Part of Life on the Homestead

WEBDeath on the homestead: predators. When predators visit your homestead, there isn’t always a happy ending for the animal they’re after, or the predator themselves. At our farm we’ve lost animals to fox, eagles, dogs, hawks, raccoons, owls, as well as many predators I haven’t actually seen in action. Again, it’s part of homesteading

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064: Homestead Decluttering — the why and how

WEBIf things are organized, chores take less time—decluttering effectively manages your time for you. How to declutter your homestead: You have to be in the right mood, for sure. …

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Free Range Chickens: 5 Truths To Know

WEBFree Range Chickens Truth #1: There is poop. Chickens poop. A lot. Chickens poop anywhere they want to. Which includes on the firewood, your front step, next to the car, …

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French Apple Pie

WEBCombine cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle over the apples. 3. Dot with butter. 4. Combine topping ingredients with pastry cutter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the pie. 5. Bake pie at …

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Feeding Cornish Cross Chickens: How Much Should They Eat

WEBSo our remaining cost stats are figured for 48 birds, since that’s what was useable for our freezer. 48 birds = 242 pounds of meat. $261 feed cost/ 242 pounds of …

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Pros and Cons of a Chick Brooder Heat Plate

WEBA heat plate uses less energy. The Rent-a-Coop version of heating plate I purchased claims to use a mere 20 watts/hour compared to a heat lamp’s 250 …

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5 Turkey Butchering Tips

WEBTurkey butchering tips #5: Make room in your freezer. When we butchered turkeys, we butchered 30 Red Rangers at the same time. We already had 50 Cornish Cross in the …

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

WEBPreheat your oven to 350. Grease a 10″ pie plate. (I like to use lard. We render our own .) In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and pumpkin. Mix until they are well-blended. …

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