Homesteader Joins CSA There's a headline for you! That's exactly what we are doing though. Joining a CSA to make things a bit easier this growing season. In my last post, I mentioned that we are considering a CSA for this year. We've had a few struggles getting our gardens established at our current property, and I didn't want to stress about harvests this year, so I am outsourcing. After quite a bit of research, Steve and I have decided to purchase a weekly large share from Johnson's ...
Our Suburban Homestead
The new year means that it is time to reflect and plan for the future. Now that we have been on our current property for 3 years, I can't help but wonder, "What lessons does this year have to teach me about having a suburban homestead?" Our Suburban Homestead If you've been here for a while, you know that we are suburban homesteaders. Back in 2013, we put in our first fruit trees and gardens at our home in Morrisville, PA. Since then, we moved to a slightly larger property (still under ...
National Canning Day – October 23
Sharing my favorite canning resources & recipes in celebration of National Canning Day. Favorite Canning Resources Ball Blue Book - This is the bible for all things canning. Follow the recipes and procedures in this book and you know you'll have home canning success. National Center for Home Food Preservation - The National Center for Home Food Preservation is your source for current research-based recommendations for most methods of home food preservation. Fillmore Container - ...
Homeschool Bowling at Bowlero
Join us for Homeschool Bowling at Bowlero in Feasterville, PA. This is a fun league with a focus on self-improvement, and is not highly competitive. Bowlero in Feasterville, PA will be offering a homeschool bowling club/league this fall on Thursday mornings at 10 am. The bowling club is open to all homeschoolers regardless of age or ability. Costs are $10 per bowler per week and include shoe rental and three games. Parents are welcome to bowl too! The best part is there is no ...
Pennsylvania Home Education Law: Act 1949 Section 1327.1
This page contains the text of Act 1949 Section 1327.1 which is often referred to as Pennsylvania's Home Education Law. This law outlines the rights and responsibilities of homeschoolers in the commonwealth. This law was updated in the summer of 2023, so please make sure you are referring to the most up-to-date version. Public School Code of 1949 is where you will find all of the various components of Pennsylvania's Home Education (Homeschooling) Law. Specifically, Section 1327.1 which ...