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The Art Of Wildlife Tracking

The Art Of Wildlife Tracking

Posted on November 19, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

In this fast passed, modern life, sometimes being observant about nature takes a backseat. “Tracking” is a skill that is a fading art, but a

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead12 Comments on The Art Of Wildlife Tracking
Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey

Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey

Posted on November 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Honey…. just the word makes my mouth water. That amazing liquid gold produced by bees is an amazing substance indeed. And I am sure you

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, honey, Recipes20 Comments on Don’t Throw Out Your Crystallized Honey
Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!

Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!

Posted on November 4, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Compound butter is am amazing thing for a few reasons, but some of you may be asking, what is compound butter? Simply put, it is

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged homemade gift ideas, Homestead, Recipes16 Comments on Compound Butter Recipes that ROCK!!
Enjoy the Seasons (Fall)

Enjoy the Seasons (Fall)

Posted on October 22, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

When you are trying to get through life, there are projects always waiting in the wings. You have chores that must be done, crises to

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Fall, Homestead12 Comments on Enjoy the Seasons (Fall)
When Raptors Come to Call

When Raptors Come to Call

Posted on October 15, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Heads up!!! No really, look up! Why? Well because it is fall raptor migration time and if you have chickens, well, you need to be aware.

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Fall, Homestead20 Comments on When Raptors Come to Call
Be An Egg Snob

Be An Egg Snob

Posted on September 30, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

I am an egg snob. Don’t get me wrong, for years I ate store eggs. I didn’t know any better. To me an egg was an

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead30 Comments on Be An Egg Snob
A Guide to Fire Extinguishers

A Guide to Fire Extinguishers

Posted on September 16, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Today’s topic is one that is important, and while I hope you never need to use one, I’m going to give you the run down

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead14 Comments on A Guide to Fire Extinguishers
Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling

Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling

Posted on September 11, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Once upon a time, there was a little boy who walked to the beat of his own inner drummer. The little boy had an autism

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Children, homeschool, Homestead23 Comments on Life Disrupted – We’re Homeschooling
Farewell to Fred

Farewell to Fred

Posted on August 29, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Sometimes in life, events occur, beyond your control, that just rip the wind from your lungs. And while you get through those dark moments, you

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Ducks, Homestead, Tales of Fred the duck36 Comments on Farewell to Fred
Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch

Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch

Posted on August 26, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Chicken stock is used in many recipes, but where does it come from? Well, for most folks it comes in a can or a box

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead, Recipes40 Comments on Homemade Chicken Stock From Scratch
Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

Posted on August 19, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Fall is coming! I know some of you are like “say it isn’t so!” But fall is on the way. It seems a bit early

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, Recipes, Thanksgiving60 Comments on Homemade Pumpkin Spice
Foraging for Chicken of the Woods

Foraging for Chicken of the Woods

Posted on August 5, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

Foraging for food is becoming the next big thing with folks looking to get away from the grocery store. One things folks can try there

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, Recipes32 Comments on Foraging for Chicken of the Woods
9 Health Benefits of Cloves

9 Health Benefits of Cloves

Posted on July 30, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

If you like to cook or bake, I bet you have clover in your cabinet right now. If you don’t, you should! Why? Because clovers

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, Recipes6 Comments on 9 Health Benefits of Cloves
Baking Soda…. Your New Best Friend

Baking Soda…. Your New Best Friend

Posted on July 22, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

There are certain things in life, that once you get to know them, will blow your mind. Take our old friend baking soda….. Oh sure,

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Homestead, Recipes37 Comments on Baking Soda…. Your New Best Friend
The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens

The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens

Posted on July 15, 2014January 3, 2018 by Mindie

If you own chickens, you know there is nothing so wonderful or delicious as fresh eggs. Every day we go out and feed the hens

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Posted in UncategorizedTagged Chicken, Homestead22 Comments on The Making of an Egg, Why Calcium is Important to Hens
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