Homeschooling has steadily grown in popularity over the past few decades. With that growth, different approaches to homeschooling have emerged. One particular method that has gained traction in recent years is secular homeschooling. While many homeschool families align with a specific religious tradition, secular homeschooling takes a different approach—non-religious and focused on intellectual development without …
Loss on the homestead is inevitable – either by harvesting, culling, illness, injury, or predators. While you know it will ultimately happen, it doesn’t make it hurt any less when it does. I have wanted laying hens for a long time now. Two years ago we decided to start our own backyard flock. The plan …
It’s time for the Three Rivers Challenge – the annual pantry challenge, where we eat through what we have in our pantry and freezer, shop less and do our best to cut down on the food waste in our homes. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, we eat many rich foods and recipes I don’t …
Homeschooling High School: PA Graduation Requirements
After many years of growing our gardens & orchards thanks to Stark Bro’s Nursery, I’m pleased to announce that I have partnered with them this growing season. I’ll continue to share content about growing your own food, but now some of those plants have been provided by Stark Bros. Links to Stark Bro’s Nursery are …
