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You deserve a break today, so get up and get away … If you were alive in the 1980s, you know the tune, and you know the advertiser. That jingle was voted as the most effective jingle in advertising in … Read More
You deserve a break today, so get up and get away … If you were alive in the 1980s, you know the tune, and you know the advertiser. That jingle was voted as the most effective jingle in advertising in … Read More
A few months ago I was giving a talk and brought up aquaponics as a good way to grow vegetables during times of drought. Aquaponics is growing fish and plants together. It could be outside or in a greenhouse or … Read More
With record breaking temperatures hitting many parts of the U.S. this week, anyone with livestock has probably been anxiously watching them to make sure they are surviving the heat. So, here are a few tips: WATER! Keep cool water … Read More
On vacation at Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska in May Last week I gave several talks in the Seattle area, and as always, I encouraged people to start small with their homesteading dreams. I explained that you don’t want to … Read More
by Chris McLaughlin Sandwich board A-frames are simple to build, store, and modify. If you’re not worried about storing it, you can forgo the hinges, and screw or wire the top of the structure together (where the boards meet). This … Read More
by Judith D. Schwartz Earth Day has come and gone, but let’s consider earth: meaning, the sense of the word as a synonym for soil. This is much on my mind right now, not just because I’ve written a book … Read More
Although a lot of people relegate French toast to weekends, it really does not take much time to fix and could easily be incorporated into your weekday’s breakfasts. To save time, you can do most of the prep the night … Read More
by Lisa Kivirist from Farmstead Chef Usually the most expensive item on a restaurant breakfast menu, Eggs Benedict can easily be made in your home kitchen. While perfectly seasoned sausage links or lean strips of bacon can be served as … Read More
Here is a simple recipe from EcoThrifty. If you are new to cooking, make this on the weekend when you are feeling rushed. If you have a large family, you can double or triple this. Even if you don’t have … Read More
It’s a shame most Americans demand food out of season. They have no idea what jewels of culinary delight they are missing! We have discovered many delicious foods when we have been forced to think outside our cultural food box. … Read More