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Knitting Therapy

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Awhile back I discovered a forgotten ball of yarn in the little box on my spinning wheel.

Bay Laurel Mint Bath

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Mint, bay leaves, almond and coconut combine for a soothing bath.

Bicycling Out of Hibernation

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Emerging from hibernation, my husband and I grab bicycles and head to our favorite rural segment of the Foothills Rail Trail for a chilly 10-mile ride, our first of the year.

Natural Bug Repellent Recipes

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Download Sue Weaver's natural bug repellent recipes (and sting soothers) collected for you on this chart to keep handy at home during bug season.

Candy Making

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Candy making is a lost art. Revive it in your kitchen this season with some old-fashioned recipes.

Baking Tips to Help You Win Prizes

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Follow these blue-ribbon baking tips to take the top prize at your county fair.

Saying Healthy on the Farm: Tell us how you do it

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How are you staying healthy and taking care of yourself on the farm? Any new resolutions or habits to share? Read some tips from Cherie Langlois and give us yours, too!

Canning Fruits and Vegetables

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Canning methods have changed dramatically in recent years. Read our article including canning instructions for canning fruits and vegetables. Learn how to safely preserve your harvest.

How to Make Yogurt at Home

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Homemade yogurt is easy and inexpensive to make. Follow this step-by-step recipe to get started.

Kitchen How-to

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Get started making great meals with help from these cooking methods and tutorials.

Washing Goat Fiber

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If you raise goats for their fiber or obtain goat fiber you need to process, you'll need to find out about washing fiber first.

7 Tips for Beating the Winter Farm Blahs

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Accomplish a few things and beat the winter blahs with these practical and appealing ideas.

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