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The Mental Health Side of Homesteading: Finding Peace, Managing Stress, and the Power of Routine
Homesteading is often idealized, yet it involves hard work, emotional challenges, and resilience. While it reconnects individuals with nature, stress management and support systems are crucial. Daily routines provide structure and grounding, contributing to mental well-being. Ultimately, homesteading fosters patience,… Continue reading
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My Favorite Websites That Shaped Our Homesteading Journey
The post highlights essential online resources for homesteading, emphasizing their role in developing knowledge and skills in areas like poultry care, gardening, and beekeeping. Websites like The Chicken Chick and the Virginia Cooperative Extension offer valuable information, fostering confidence and… Continue reading
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When Curiosity Meets Heartbreak: Searching for Answers After Losing Yeti
Yesterday, Yeti the Great, a beloved chicken, passed away, leaving the homestead in grief. To determine the cause and protect the flock, fecal float tests will be conducted. In the meantime, natural remedies like cayenne and oregano are provided to… Continue reading
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Homesteading on a Budget
Sustainable living through homesteading can be achieved without significant financial investment. Starting small, reusing materials, and growing your own feed can save money. Community sharing and DIY learning foster resourcefulness, while seed saving reduces future costs. Emphasizing progress over perfection,… Continue reading
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Saying Goodbye: Losses on the Homestead
Life on a homestead is full of beautiful moments — fresh eggs in the morning, the buzz of bees on a warm afternoon, new seedlings pushing through the soil. But Continue reading
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The First Round of Cornish Cross Meat Chickens for 2026 Has Been Ordered!
Getting Ready for the 2026 Season Yesterday marked an exciting milestone here at J & J Homestead — I placed the order for our first round of Cornish Cross meat chickens for 2026! These Continue reading
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What Everyone Should Know About Homesteading
Embark on the rewarding journey of homesteading, where daily dedication and community support transform self-sufficiency into a fulfilling lifestyle. Continue reading
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The Zero-Waste Kitchen: How to Use Every Scrap from Your Garden Harvest
At J & J Homestead, we believe that nothing grown with love should ever go to waste. Whether it’s a tomato top, a handful of kale stems, or the pulp left Continue reading
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If I Had Three Magic Genie Wishes… (Homestead Edition)
You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Every now and then, I like to let my imagination wander. Between feeding the chickens, checking the ducks’ water, Continue reading
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Meet Yeti the Great: The Rooster Who Stole My Heart
Describe a family member. Every homestead has that one animal who captures your attention more than the rest — the one whose story makes you smile every time you tell Continue reading
