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Five Reasons Homesteaders Fail (And How You Can Succeed!)

Five Reasons Homesteaders Fail (And How You Can Succeed!)

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Homesteading is a really wonderful thing. You raise your own food. You have your livestock. You are well on your way to being self-sufficient. The homesteading blogs and books paint such a great picture of a rosy life. Sure it may be some hard work, but really how hard can it be?People just have no idea!Five Reasons Homesteaders Fail:1. Disillusionment.You have read the books. You have followed for your favorite homesteading bloggers for months now. Sure, there might be a…

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Monday Update From The Homestead – July 18

Monday Update From The Homestead – July 18

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Another week gone by in a blur…I have an observation to make though. I am sure you all probably know this, but there is nothing like having company or family coming over to make sure you get a lot of cleaning up to do in a very short amount of time!Mowing had to be done after getting some much needed rain. We trimmed around everything. We hauled a load of broken appliances and junk that didn’t fit in the dumpster…

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Monday Update From The Homestead – July 11

Monday Update From The Homestead – July 11

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Whew! Another week gone! I swear I am going to figure out how to slow down time…The kids were a busy bunch this last week. They went to their dad’s house for two days. Paige drove some more Driver’s Ed and worked at the pool (she is a life guard). Dane went to his aunt and uncle’s house on Saturday with his grandparents.On Sunday, the kids and I went to my parents’ house to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! Happy…

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Monday Update From The Homestead – June 27 & July 4

Monday Update From The Homestead – June 27 & July 4

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This last two weeks have really been a roller coaster. We have had a few ups and a few downs. The garden is growing well. All except my peppers. They are not growing much at all. I think I am going to hit them with a shot of fertilizer. My carrots did not come up very well either. However, I hit up some end of the season sales. I planted more tomatoes, peppers, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I will probably go…

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Prep for NOW, Not Later!

Prep for NOW, Not Later!

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Life changes in an instant. One day life is normal and everyone is going on their own merry way. The next day, you may have to evacuate your home in an hour due to wildfires or flooding. Your kids may have a life-threatening illness or the new superbug. People may be starting to riot on the street outside your home. The electricity could be out for the next week. The water may be shut off for three days.You just may…

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Monday Update From The Homestead: June 13 & June 20

Monday Update From The Homestead: June 13 & June 20

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It has been two weeks again and time is flying! I mean to do this every week and hopefully I will again soon. I am lacking pictures for this post, but stay tuned and I will have more!The clothesline is done! Rob finished that last week with minimal assistance from me. I love it because it is a little higher than the last one and it has a center support post. I can hang more laundry on it without the…

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