When we think of homesteading, we often think of hard work and the simple pleasures. Two essential ingredients in our homestead are coffee and beer. One gets the day going and the other pushes you to get to the finish line. The thought of an ice cold beer as a reward will get you through the last chores of the
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When we made the decision a few years ago to try and raise and grow all of our own food on our precious little homestead, we never knew how much we would take pride in using every little bit of every fruit, vegetable and even animal. If you follow us regularly, you know that this past year we raised our
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Yes folks, it’s that time of year. The weather outside is frightful, the days are short, and the wood stove is cranking. Looking through a frosty window pane, we stare out at our garden covered in snow, and think about how nice it is to be warm. Only fellow homesteaders know that winter time is actually our rest and relaxation
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When we ring in the new year we often make resolutions. Well my resolution this year is less screen time and more sun and wind on my face. We are located in upstate New York, and getting outside at this time of year can be a breath taking experience and a quick cure to “cabin fever”. It can also be
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Winter on the homestead is always a time to reflect on the last growing season. It is also a time to plan next years adventures, but most of all for us its a time to fish. Ice fishing has been a part of our winters for as long as I can remember. It has always been a family affair, and
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