This striped baby blanket knitting pattern is just what you need to make a quick and adorable gift for your loved one. This is a simple project, perfect for a beginner knitter. Is there anything cuter than a newborn baby all swaddled up in a handmade baby blanket? This striped baby blanket is fully customizable, you decide which colors to…
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3 Tips to Keep Air Plants Alive
Having trouble keeping air plants alive? I was too. Believe me, all you need is a few simple tips to finally find success. I used to be a serial air plant killer. We used to bring those poor things into our home with every intention of giving them the best life ever, and a few weeks later, BAM… dead. I…
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Spring Foraging in the Woods
Spring foraging is one of my all time favorite activities. There’s just nothing like getting out into the woods, inhaling that fresh spring air, and finding joy in all the beautiful plants popping out of the ground. Here in New England, we found an abundance of wild foods to forage right in our own backyard. A quick walk through the…
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3 Easy Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen
No doubt, we are all spending more time in the kitchen than ever before. If you’re looking to go green in the kitchen, these three simple eco friendly changes are sure to get you started. Long-term sustainability is always on my mind. My brain is constantly scheming for ways to become more eco-friendly, self sufficient, sustainable, and natural. The health…
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Deciding to Rehome Livestock
Making the decision to rehome livestock is never easy, but it may be the best choice for both you and your animals especially if the situation isn’t right. The ducks were not a good fit for us, but that doesn’t mean that we (and they) should go on just barely getting by and being unhappy. We decided to find a…
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5 Reasons I Hate Raising Ducks
Are you thinking about adding ducks to your homestead? Like any livestock, ducks may not be a good fit for every situation. Raising ducks has its pros and cons, and it’s important to know both before you jump into this venture. Here are some reasons I hate raising ducks. Sometimes it bothers me that bloggers tend to avoid the difficult…
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5 Reasons I Love Raising Backyard Ducks
Are you thinking about raising backyard ducks? Keeping ducks on your homestead is a great option for eggs and pest control. Raising ducks has major pros and cons. Here’s everything we love about raising ducks! We’ve been raising ducks in our backyard for a year now, and I’m back and forth daily on whether I love raising ducks or hate…
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The Trouble with Dual Purpose Chicken Breeds
A dual-purpose chicken is a type that can produce both eggs and meat. This sounds efficient, but there is a downside. Be sure to consider the trouble with raising dual-purpose chickens. Dual purpose chicken breeds sounded so perfect! Too good to be a true. A livestock that can serve two purposes. One animal, two uses. As someone who’s always out…
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A Bird’s Eye View: Spending Time with Chickens
There’s no better stress reliever than spending some quality time with a flock of chickens. It’s my go-to activity after a hard day. Sitting on the soft grass while chickens mill around me, scratching for worms and chattering amongst themselves is so soothing. [sc name=”AFFILIATE” ] Bringing my trusty Nikon camera along allows me to see the world from a…
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