Free time affects everyone differently. Some binge watch, some cook, some hike or fish, but here, we build. It seems like every time we catch up, we find a new project to keep us busy and improve the function of the homestead. Because of the current shutdown, we have found ourselves with additional time to devote to the homestead. In
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This blog has been a long time coming. I have been wanting to get a new blog out for our loyal, as well as new, followers, but our fellow homesteaders will agree that finding the time between August and October is nearly impossible because……It’s Harvest Season! My husband recently shared a post with me that he saw on social
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It’s been kind of a rough week here on the Homestead. We are unfortunately mourning the loss of a family member who we were all very close to. So, instead of succumbing to the sadness, my husband told me I needed “dirt therapy”. I have heard the term before, even just recently from a family friend, but I have
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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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