Monthly Archives: March 2013

Maybe I should rethink aquaponics, illegal government searches

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Homestead Dad

http://news.yahoo.com/kansas-couple-indoor-gardening-prompted-pot-raid-182449463.html

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Why doctors and lawyers homeschool

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Homestead Dad

I thought this was an interesting and well written article. 18 Reasons Why Doctors and Lawyers Homeschool Their Children

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Aquaponic Gardening – Book Review

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Homestead Dad

I checked Aquaponic Gardening out of my library after hearing about this awesome new gardening technique that combines the best of hydroponics and aquaculture.  Silvia Bernstein, the author, started out with Aerogrow, those counter top hydroponic systems you probably saw … Continue reading →

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Date Night at Winter Jam

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Homestead Dad

My wife and I were able to attend Winter Jam last night at Eastern Michigan University as a date night.  We don’t get out very often with the four kids and their activities we usually feel as though we have … Continue reading →

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FourSevens Quark Pro X Flashlight

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Homestead Dad

I recently decided I wanted a little more light from my daily carry flashlight.  The Fenix E11 that I reviewed here is a nice light, but I wanted something that could reach out further and blind a little more.  I … Continue reading →

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I refuse to use my snow blower

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Today, March 19, 2013, I refuse to use my snow blower.  Despite the snow that continues to fall as I look out my window, I refuse to use my snow blower. Despite the (admittedly small) snow drifts that have already … Continue reading →

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Men’s Seiko Dive Watch

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Homestead Dad

My Eddie Bauer watch’s battery recently died, and I have decided I am sick of having to replace batteries.  So I started trying to decide between an automatic watch, and a solar watch.  For those of you who don’t know … Continue reading →

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Raising Rabbits – Bob Bennett

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Homestead Dad

This is from Storey Publishing’s line of raising animals, and like others I have read this doesn’t disappoint.  The book is written by Bob Bennet, and is in at least it’s second edition. I really enjoyed Storey’s Guide to Raising … Continue reading →

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Jesus Loves to Forgive

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Yesterday I was reading the story of Peter leaving the boat and walking out onto the water to Jesus recently and was struck by how much God must love to forgive.  Here is a man who saw Jesus perform miracles, … Continue reading →

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Bible Journal

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Homestead Dad

Over the past few months I have been given the suggestion a few times of getting a bible journal.  Something simple to write in before, during, or after reading the bible or praying.  I recently purchased this brown one and … Continue reading →

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