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Make Money with Homemade Paper Products

Homesteading
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Turn homemade paper from recycled and farm-grown ingredients into a myriad personalized, artisan paper products or gifts.

Repel Mosquitoes and Ticks, Naturally

Homesteading
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Pine oil found to be more effective than DEET for repelling pests.

Small-scale Topiaries: Windowsill Perfection

Homesteading
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In a chaotic world, maintain a tiny bit of control with a homemade, small-scale topiary.

The Benevolent Yule Goat

Homesteading
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Along with reindeer, think yule goat at the holidays; it's been part of Scandinavian mid-winter celebrations for more than 1,000 years.

Farm Auctions

Homesteading
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A great way to spend an afternoon in the country is attending a farm auction. They're an ideal place to nab that needed piece of equipment or addition to your livestock herd.

Nature’s Bounty

Homesteading
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Capture nature's bounty; you'll find the materials for natural decorations just outside your door for crafting wreaths, centerpieces and charming farmhouse décor.

Fall Lawn Care: Must or Lust?

Homesteading
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Fall yard care means the dreaded tasks of leaf removal, leaf disposal and lawn care. We offer some ideas to make these chores easier—and fun!

16 Food Labels and What They Mean

Beginning Farmers | Homesteading |
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From fair trade to free range, learn what the labels mean and how certifying your farm’s products can help you set yourself apart from the crowd.

Sweater Knitting Patterns

Homesteading
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Find a few great online spots with free knitting patterns and a few other knittable items, too.

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