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Our backyard, July 2012, before the ponds and other projects had gone in.

Sharing snippets of our everyday life on the homestead for inspiration and just for the fun of it. Every life is a journey, and there is much to learn from the experience.

Workin' in my Winter Underwear

Workin’ in my Winter Underwear

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Homestead Night Before Christmas

A Homestead Night Before Christmas

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Yule Log – Enjoying A Simple Winter Solstice Tradition

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Duckies We Love – Our Crew at Ice Station Duck Patrol

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INFOGRAPHIC - Future Food - Not One Solution, But Many, for How to Feed the World

Future Food – How to Feed the World

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WHAT IF INSTEAD OF WORRYING ABOUT WHETHER WE SHOULD GIVE KIDS GOLD STARS FOR PARTICIPATION OR FOR WINNING, WE INVOLVED KIDS IN REAL WORLD ACTIVITIES WHERE THE END RESULTS OF THE ACTIVITY ITELF IS THE REWARD? TEACH THEM GARDENING, WOODWORKING, REPAIR SKILLS, FIBER ARTS, SEWING, COOKING. GET THEM OUT HIKING SOMEWHERE WITH A GORGEOUS VIEW. RAISE ANIMALS - HAVE THEM LEARN TO CARE ABOUT SOMETHING OTHER THAN THEMSELVES. HAVE THEM HELP OUT A GRANDPARENT OR ELDERLY NEIGHBOR. OUR SOCIETY HAS LOST SIGHT OF WHAT’S TRULY IMPORTANT IN LIFE. IT’S TIME TO FIND IT AGAIN. - Laurie Neverman, Common Sense Home

No More Gold Stars – Creating Real World Rewards

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A Common Sense Homesteading reader discussion on the state of the extended family - what caused its breakup, and whether it's time for it to return.

What Destroyed the Extended Family?

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The Ugly Truth About PETA -They’re Not What You Might Think

The Ugly Truth About PETA -They’re Not What You Might Think

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What if I Told You Weeds and Bacteria Could Save Your Life?

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The Long Winter – Record Breaking Snow

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Mom and my sister, Lois, catering

7 Things My Mama Told Me

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