I have a very passionate, personal motivation for enriching the lives of people living with disabilities. I myself am disabled, I have a son with a serious form of epilepsy and is on the autism spectrum, a daughter who I rebel against calling “normal”. She was diagnosed as a downs baby when I was pregnant, …
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Reliable sources of heat are essential for homesteaders seeking to produce their own food and power, as well as those in need of backup heating or heating for detached outbuildings. Wood for an open, traditional fireplace or a modern woodstove is generally considered the most dependable choice and available pretty much everywhere. However, if you …
There are many things to consider when deciding if raising rabbits is the right choice for you, and where to house them is one of the most important factors. Here are some tips on how to raise rabbits outside successfully. Benefits of Raising Rabbits Outdoors Some people believe that rabbits should only be kept indoors, …
Waste not, want not is a phrase that we’ve all heard at some point – usually by our grannies when we don’t eat our veggies. Considering the harm that waste does to the environment, it’s no surprise that businesses are starting to focus on reducing their carbon footprint. There are many ways that companies and …
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Do you long for a simpler time, when people lived off the land and took care of their own needs? If so, you may be thinking about transitioning to an off-grid lifestyle. Though it is the dream of many preppers it can be a …
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We’ve all been there before. You go to your pantry to pull out some needed item for lunch or dinner and then the smell hits you: A rank, sour or musty odor. Maybe it means some food is going to go bad, maybe not, but in any case it definitely isn’t pleasant. Whatever it is, …
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Root cellars might be thought of as a quaint artifact of early food preservation techniques from a bygone age, but they continue to be a great option for keeping produce fresh on a working homestead, particularly one that might not make use of modern refrigeration technology. Adaptable to pretty much any kind of home or …
Beekeeping is one of those hobbies that, even today, seems downright peculiar to outsiders. I mean, who keeps bees for fun? As it turns out, a lot more people take up beekeeping than you might think and more people turn to this enjoyable, time-honored pastime every day. But beyond being a quaint hobby mainly enjoyed …
When I was very little, we had chickens and, of course, chicken coops. While I may not remember much about that part of my childhood, I do remember going to the coop to gather eggs. Unfortunately, and this is common for all farmers, we also had flies on the property. Now, flies can be either …
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Growing up on hiking trails, in campsites, and going to Scout meets every two or three weeks gave me a healthy respect for some of the dangers posed by Mother Nature. Wild lettuce (Lactuca Virosa) is a plant that’s technically a weed. It’s a member of the dandelion family and has been used in traditional …
