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For the Love of Lard and Beeswax…

For the Love of Lard and Beeswax…

by Jessa Matthews | Feb 25, 2021 | advice, DIY, DIY medicinals, education, health, homesteading, lifestyle | 1 comment

Jessa joined the homestead in 2018, becoming official family in January 2019 when she married Pioneer Son.  Jessa has been a delightful addition.  Her quick wit keeps us all laughing and her willingness to dig in and help with any type of project has allowed her to...
Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

by Lisa Matthews | Nov 11, 2020 | family, family, health, homesteading, lifestyle, stress | 4 comments

When life is filled with change, we must change with life.  Some of those life changes are easier to adapt to than others.  Some have a stronger impact that others.  Some are completely life altering.  The year 2020 is over 75% complete and still throwing out surprise...
Fermented Garlic in Honey

Fermented Garlic in Honey

by Lisa Matthews | Jun 16, 2018 | cooking, DIY, DIY medicinals, fermenting, garlic, growing food, health, herbs, honey, preservation, seasoning | 3 comments

I have not delved much into the fermented foods world.  My only experience has been some sauerkraut and kombucha, other than a bit of cheese making….until now.  I’ve become intrigued with home made medicinals and remedies and my interest and knowledge has...
Controlling the Chaos

Controlling the Chaos

by Lisa Matthews | Oct 24, 2017 | advice, balance, family, health, homesteading, lifestyle, stress, time management | 6 comments

Many homesteaders choose the lifestyle, in part, to leave the chaos of the modern world behind.  I admire that philosophy, but after more than 50 years of living a country life, with some periods more “homesteady” than others, I also chuckle.  It may be a...
Getting the most from your Fruits and Berries

Getting the most from your Fruits and Berries

by Lisa Matthews | Aug 4, 2017 | canning, education, fruit, garden, health, homesteading, juice, lifestyle, preservation

  For years, the process of making juice, jams and jellies in my modern pioneer home, consisted of adding water to the fruits or berries of choice, boiling for a time, cooling, straining, and squeezing the fruit in flour sack tea towels.  While this process...

Heat on the Homestead

by Lisa Matthews | Jul 30, 2017 | advice, education, health, homesteading, lifestyle, safety

If you are like me, you spend much of your time taking care of your animals, working in the garden, and other tasks that care for your family.  One thing I tend to be lax on, is taking care of me.  In the hot days of summer, it becomes very important that we are...

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  • For the Love of Lard and Beeswax… February 25, 2021
  • How To Do Community Projects and Still Keep Your Friends! January 2, 2021
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