Monthly Archives: April 2009

Purposeful Preparation

Posted on April 28, 2009 by cindy

I’m sure all my readers are well aware of the Swine Flu , H1N1 , that threatens to spread at pandemic proportions.  While not in a panic, I am evaluating the situation here on the homestead to see where I … Continue reading →

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Stuff

Posted on April 22, 2009 by cindy

Stuff – my house is filled with it!  I’d like to think that I own the stuff, but lately I’ve decided the stuff owns ME.  In my effort to simplify, make things from scratch, etc., it seems like I have … Continue reading →

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Simple Solutions

Posted on April 17, 2009 by cindy

The more I learn about the many uses for vinegar, the more I wonder why I ever spent money on expensive, chemical laiden products.  Although I don’t love the scent, it doesn’t last long, and I’ve found a couple drops … Continue reading →

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Do the Next Thing

Posted on April 17, 2009 by cindy

Lately I’ve felt overwhelmed with all that I long to accomplish on my homestead. Often I have to tend to other pressing things, and I’m not able to focus on my goals and tranisition to a more self-sustaining lifestyle. Confronted … Continue reading →

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Chicken news…

Posted on April 16, 2009 by cindy

Things have been busy around my little homestead! My teen boys went on a missions trip to Trinidad and my oldest is preparing for final exams at the college – free college while in high school, awesome! Our homestead has … Continue reading →

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