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Merry Christmas!
J & J Homestead extends warm holiday greetings, wishing everyone a peaceful and joyous season. Continue reading
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The Many Ways Creativity Shows Up on the Homestead
How are you creative? Creativity on the homestead doesn’t always look like art hanging on a wall or something perfectly polished. More often, it shows up in small, practical, meaningful Continue reading
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Christmas Eve Preparations: Last-Minute Homemade Gifts from the Kitchen
Experience the magic of homemade Christmas Eve gifts with Savory-Sweet Roasted Mixed Nuts, a simple recipe that combines sweet, savory, and a hint of spice. Perfect for last-minute surprises, these flavorful treats embody the warmth and thoughtfulness of the holiday… Continue reading
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What Makes Me Happiest on the Homestead This Time of Year: The Beauty of Small Wins
Embrace the quiet joy of winter homesteading, where happiness blooms in small victories. Discover how preparing for the cold ensures your flock thrives and bees thrive, proving that patience and care create lasting fulfillment. Continue reading
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Five Grocery Store Items We Don’t Buy Thanks to Our Homestead
Homesteading offers the joy of reduced grocery runs by producing essential items at home. The journey has eliminated the need for store-bought eggs, chicken, honey, tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes. This fosters self-sufficiency, enhances culinary quality, and strengthens connections to food.… Continue reading
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A Warm Winter Day in the Apiary: Checking on Our Honey Bees
The cottage food industry in Virginia empowers small farms and homesteaders to sell homemade, shelf-stable products legally and safely without needing a commercial kitchen. This legislation allows them to monetize their produce while ensuring food safety. Proper labeling and adherence… Continue reading
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What Skills Have I Learned Recently? Learning to Crochet (and Loving Every Minute of It)
Homesteading fosters lifelong learning, as illustrated by the author’s recent experience learning to crochet from their stepmom. This new skill embodies the essence of homesteading—building self-sufficiency and connecting with traditions. Despite early challenges, the author embraces the learning process, appreciating… Continue reading
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How We Adjust Our Morning Chores During Extreme Cold and Snow
On a December Sunday morning, the frigid conditions require homesteaders to adapt their routines. While winter chores demand more attention to detail and preparation, especially in feeding and water management, they also encourage observation of animal behavior. The peacefulness of… Continue reading
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Announcing My New Homesteading Podcast: Why I’m Excited to Share This Journey With You
The author is excited to launch a homesteading podcast to share deeper stories and experiences beyond social media. This platform will cover various homesteading topics, encourage community engagement, and offer relatable anecdotes. As the author navigates the learning curve of… Continue reading
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Homesteading Fails: My Hilarious Attempt at Making Sourdough Bread
Homesteading involves enjoyable moments like fresh produce and livestock, but it also includes significant failures, such as the author’s attempt at making sourdough bread. Despite initial enthusiasm, the sourdough starter misbehaved, leading to a disastrous loaf. Ultimately, the experience emphasized… Continue reading
