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My purpose in creating this site is three-fold; to encourage others to live simply so they may worship God more fully, to provide helpful resources, information and links about simple living and plain dress, and lastly for my own personal journal of where God is taking me.
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The Homestead Project

English - Urban Homesteading, Simple Living, Organic
http://thehomesteadproject.wordpress.com
The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

Making a salve…

This week I spent some time making a salve for our stand at the farmer’s market.  This salve is a great all purpose salve for bruises, minor scrapes and pains.  Herbs such as comfrey, plantain, calendula make this salve also great for bug bites, dry skin, eczema and other skin rashes as well.  Tea t
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

A giveaway at knittingprose.com

We’re celebrating the move to knittingprose.com with a great giveaway!  The folks at the Bulk Herb Store have graciously offered up FIVE copies of  Making Herbs Simple Vol. 1 to give away to five fortunate readers.  I got to review my own copy and I must say, I was impressed.  Come join us at knitti
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

I’m packing up camp…

Well, it’s official.  Knittingprose.com is up and running.  All my blog posts from the Homestead Project have been moved and everything’s settling in nicely.  I hope you’ll follow and subscribe to the blog there.  Having my own domain will allow me a little more freedom in posting things like giveaw
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

a word about marriage and an exhortation to wives…

My husband and I had the sweetest conversation last night.  What began as a few contemplative thoughts on traditions and holidays slowly evolved into one of those timeless moments when hearts are laid bare, as pure as they can be this side of heaven.  These conversations are the ties that bind my he
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

Garden planning begins…

It’s snowing like mad today but I’m inside thinking about seeds.  I’ve spent the last hour pouring over my Baker Creek catalog and paring down the list for this year’s plantings.  It’s always so difficult to not go overboard.  They have such wonderful heirloom varieties to choose from. After looking
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

A good pot of soup…

Here in the midwest you never know what kind of weather you’re gonna wake up to.  Fourteen years ago, just before I permanently moved here, I remember waking up to snow covering everything when the week before it had been 85 degrees out.  St. Louis weather is never a disappointment when it comes to
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

a new baby…

Seventeen days ago, at 10:10 am, our Talitha Rose was born.  It’s been a crazy, emotional two and a half weeks. (Aren’t they all that follow the birth of a baby?)  I can’t help but laugh at the way God demands our reliance upon Him.  Having birthed four children and feeling very confident that we’d
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

A good deal for mamas…

Here’s a good deal for all you mamas, mamas to be or friends of new mamas!  How about 100% OFF a new baby carrier from Seven Slings?  These are the same folks that gave us Udder Covers.  (yes, I know it’s a rather unfortunate name, but they really are adorable!)  I have a Laila gift [...]
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

Catching up to rest before the rush…

Here we are, six days away from having a new little baby in the house.  It’s been six years since our last little baby came home from the hospital.  Where does the time go?  The thought of a baby in the house has everyone all excited and it’s neat to see the kids bubble up [...]
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The Homestead Project · 1Y ago

Back to School Prize Pack giveaway WINNER!

Thank you to everyone who entered the Seventh Generation Back to School Prize Pack giveaway. My husband randomly picked commenter #4, Denise!! Congrats Denise, email me at knittingprose @ gmail.com with your address and I’ll pass it along to the nice folks at Seventh Generation. Thanks again everyon
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