Lisa MatthewsMay 7, 20172017 Spring Gathering, advice, canning, DIY, DIY cleaning products, education, family, gathering, homesteading, laundry detergent, lifestyle, sessions, spring.
Last week I introduced you some of the 2017 Spring Gathering Presenters. This week I would like to introduce more of them. We try to have activities and information that will appeal to all ages and people who are at all stages of getting back to basics with a...
Lisa MatthewsApr 29, 20172017 Spring Gathering, advice, DIY, education, family, gathering, homesteading, lifestyle, sessions
With the 2017 Spring Gathering getting closer and closer, the time has come to introduce the Presenters and Demonstrators. These people are coming to the Gathering, volunteering their time and sharing their knowledge in many areas, to share information with everyone...
Lisa MatthewsMar 27, 2017advice, family, homesteading, lifestyle
A new section has been added to Modern Missouri Pioneers. Chicks from the Sticks is a collection of posts, projects and discussions created by myself and two of my best friends, Bree and Melody. While we are all in various stages of life, we all have a strong sense...
Lisa MatthewsOct 31, 20162016 Fall Gathering, advice, DIY, education, family, gathering, homesteading, lifestyle, sessions
Twice a year, beginning this year, my husband and I offer up our farm as a gathering place for people to come to to share ideas and information about modern day homesteading. Although the Gatherings are a new concept in our area, the idea has been well received. The...
Lisa MatthewsOct 25, 20162016 Fall Gathering, advice, DIY, education, fall, family, gathering, homesteading, lifestyle, sessions
In addition to the afternoon sessions, discussed in more detail, here and here, we have several working exhibitions lined up for the morning hours of the 2016 Fall Gathering. Join us from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Matthews homestead near Miller for a full day of fun,...
Lisa MatthewsOct 19, 20162016 Fall Gathering, advice, DIY, education, fall, gathering, homesteading, lifestyle, sessions
F or those of you just now learning of the upcoming Fall Gathering, you can read about other speakers in this post. In addition to the four speakers previously introduced, we have four more who will also be offering educational sessions on various topics. We hope you...