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Monthly Archives: September 2013
Why Lassoing a Deer is a Bad Idea
In Michigan, archery season for deer opens tomorrow. While archery open isn’t nearly the event that gun open is, I still wish I was going to be able to get out. In honor of opening day tomorrow I am pulling … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, homesteading, hunting
Tagged deer, funny, homesteading, hunting, lasso, outdoors, self defense, venison
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Good Weekend
We had a busy weekend. This was the weekend of our fall party. Since my parents have bought the property I have organized a fall party every year at the farm. We have a hay ride for the kids, food … Continue reading
Hopefully More Than the Choir Will Read This
Originally posted on Throwback at Trapper Creek:
From Polyface Farms Facebook page – thoughts from Joel. I’m not on Facebook, so you can read this there if you are, or here if not. More thoughts from Joel… Why are Americans…
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Small Steps Forward
We had another showing last night, no word yet on whether or not they want to offer us full price and then not be able to buy the house. 🙂 We also have a showing scheduled for Sunday. While I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, homesteading
Tagged attitude, building, cement, DIY, family, garden, homesteading, house showing, moving, real estate, self reliance, septic
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How to Use and Care for an Axe
Originally posted on TheSurvivalPlaceBlog:
By P. Henry Axes can be used for so many tasks in a survival or camping situation. Like any tool, especially one with a sharp edge it is important to know how to properly use this…
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Rigging A Tarp Shelter Infographic
Originally posted on TheSurvivalPlaceBlog:
Prepography-The Art & Study of Self-Reliance Andrew’s Note: I’m still a fan of using bungee cords as described in Building a Poncho Hooch but this method of rigging a tarp shelter eliminates the need to carry…
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So…Yeah…About the House Selling…
I got a call from our real estate agent last night while we were at church and her message made me want to call right away. Apparently our “buyers” either overextended themselves or were having second thoughts. They had their … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Uncategorized
Tagged attitude, children, house, opinion, real estate, selling
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More Reasons to Love Dollar Tree
As if we didn’t already know how awesome true dollar stores, like Dollar Tree, are here is an article from Yahoo on what you should be buying from dollar stores. http://shopping.yahoo.com/photos/best-buys-from-the-dollar-store-1379710067-slideshow/best-buys-at-the-dollar-store-photo-1379709701985.html
Lodge Cast Iron Bundle Deal
Many thanks to MomWithaPrep for alerting me to this deal. On amazon right now you can get a Lodge 5 piece Cast Iron set for $65 shipped with amazon prime. That is an amazing deal if you are looking for … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Family, homesteading, Recipes
Tagged amazon, cast iron, cooking, deal, homesteading, kitchen, lodge, momwithaprep
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We Sold the House, Again!
Well, this time around it took 7 days to sell the house. A full three longer than the last time. Needless to say we are very happy to have sold the house, but the clock has started ticking. The buyers … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Family, homeschool, homesteading, hunting, Opinion
Tagged attitude, building, children, DIY, family, farm, home, homesteading, moving, outdoors, real estate, self reliance
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