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Keeping Chickens Warm During Winter | GRIT Magazine
grit.com - Reader Contribution By Tracy Lynn
There is nothing quite as amusing as seeing a chicken come out of the coop on that first cold and snowy morning of the year. More often than not, the …
1 day ago
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Energy
Do-It-Yourself Solar Heat Collectors
motherearthnews.com - By Tabitha Alterman
Wouldn’t you love to heat your home with free energy from the sun? There are simple, inexpensive, do-it-yourself solar projects that can reduce your …
Dec 13, 2018
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Lavender Honey Scented Body Butter Keeping Backyard Bees
keepingbackyardbees.com - By Claire Jones on November 18, 2016 Visit TheGardenDiaries
Christmas shopping just got easier after making a batch of my lavender honey-scented body butter. Easy to whip up in a couple of hours, this body …
Nov 18, 2016
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CBD-Infused Lavender Hot Chocolate Recipe | Mother Earth Living
motherearthliving.com - Reader Contribution By Tammy Taylor
Lavender hot chocolate, dark or light, always brings the best. In addition to offering a unique aroma and experience, lavender hot chocolate combines …
2 days ago
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Curry, Apple and Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - Food and Recipes - Mother Earth Living
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1. Warm oil in large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in apple and ginger, and cook …
Dec 8, 2017
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Testing Apples For Ripeness + A Super Helpful Calendar | Mother Earth Living
motherearthliving.com - Reader Contribution By Kath Irvine
One of my most asked questions is “How do I know when apples/plums/ pears are ripe?” I remember wondering that too. The realization that harvesting …
2 days ago
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Canning Pumpkin Puree | GRIT Magazine
grit.com - Reader Contribution By Jenny Gomes
It is pumpkin season, and of course, there’s countless blog posts and YouTube videos out there telling you, in an expert tone, how to can pumpkin for …
2 days ago
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Natural Health
Skin
Natural Care for Winter Skin and Hair
motherearthnews.com - By Janice Cox
Winter is a wonderful time of year, full of holiday gatherings, crackling fires, crisp air, and — for many lucky people — freshly fallen snow. But …
October 11
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Bees
Adopt-a-Hives: A Welcoming Way into Beekeeping
motherearthnews.com - Story and photos by Neil Moran
On hot days, the author’s bees emerge from their hives and cling to the sides to cool off. For the past several years, I’ve wanted to get into …
October 11
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Recipes
Bread on a Stick
motherearthnews.com - By Ben and Penny Hewitt
Bread cooked on a stick is a fun and filling camping snack that can be made in 15 minutes, and probably less if you work fast. It is a variation on …
October 11
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Real Food
What do You Need to Know When You’re Buying Your Syrup?
motherearthnews.com - Text and photos by Michelle Visser
Make sure you’re purchasing 100 percent all-natural maple syrup. It’s an added bonus if you can assure that your syrup was made by a single-source …
October 11
Mother Earth News Magazine
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The Thrifty Farmer Tractor | FARM COLLECTOR
farmcollector.com - Story by Jerry Mattson
John Crofoot of New Era, Michigan, was familiar with his Thrifty Farmer tractor long before he bought it in 2014. The tractor was once owned by …
October 8
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Time for an UpGrade? | Community Chickens
communitychickens.com - Elle Pugsley
Want to update your coop? Elle Pugsley has several suggestions. There are many reasons for updating your chicken coop and/or run, making them safer …
September 24
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Apples: The Jewels of Fall | Capper's Farmer
cappersfarmer.com - Reader Contribution By Chef Elizabeth
Fall is in full swing, and a late-autumn snow storm reminds me of what a fleeting season autumn really is … it only lasts a short time here in the …
October 8
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Nutrition
The Lost Art of Cooking With Lard
motherearthnews.com - By Robin Mather
Most of us long for the authenticity of old-fashioned recipes, in which farm-fresh ingredients contribute honest flavors. Free-range eggs, with their …
Oct 28, 2017
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Why You Should Invest in Your Health and Wellness | Herbal Living
motherearthliving.com - By SophiaSmith
Nowadays, anywhere you look there’s some talk about health and how careful we need to be if we want to be happy and strong. There are many pieces of …
September 27
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Frozen Persimmon Margarita Recipe - Food & Recipes - Mother Earth Living
motherearthliving.com - By Ellen Zachos
Artisanal cocktails have never been more popular, and those carefully crafted beverages have begun to shine a spotlight on their vibrant, specialty …
Nov 2, 2017
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Healthy Home
7 Tips for Staying Clutter-Free
motherearthnews.com - By Karen Kingston
Clutter is trapped energy that has far-reaching effects physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The simple act of clearing clutter can …
Aug 25, 2016
Mother Earth News Magazine
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How to Build a Vertical Pallet Garden for Vegetables and Herbs | GRIT
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How to Build a Vertical Pallet Garden for Vegetables and Herbs Upcycle an old pallet and turn it into a beautiful garden boasting with vegetables and …
October 4
Mother Earth News Magazine
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6 Most Outdated Canning Techniques: How to Save Time and Can Safely
grit.com - Reader Contribution By Jenny Gomes
Learn what methods are out of step in the modern kitchen and replace them with safe, time-saving techniques so you can learn to can the fast, modern …
October 3
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Sugar and Salt Scrubs | Mother Earth Living
motherearthliving.com - By Mary Helen Leonard
Even the healthiest skin can get a little rough around the edges as cells die and are replaced. One surefire way to keep your skin smooth and soft is …
October 2
Mother Earth News Magazine
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How to Train Your Dog to Help Gathering Eggs
motherearthnews.com - By Mikki Smith
Putting your pet on hen-fruit patrol can be easy and helps with chores by having your dog gathering eggs while also having fun. I don't have to worry …
Aug 29, 2017
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Nature & Environment
How to Navigate by the Stars | GRIT
grit.com - By Ben and Penny Hewitt
Believe it or not, people used to find their way across thousands of miles before the GPS was invented and even before they had compasses. Folks tend …
October 2
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Ginger Beer Pub Cheese Recipe | Fermentation
myfermentation.com - By Claudia Lucero
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t like beer. I really do. Especially dark beer. I just love many fermented beverages so my ideal pub would …
October 2
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Campfire Cooking Was Best Part of Camping - Community - CAPPER's
cappersfarmer.com - Heart of the Home
I’ve always wished I were more of a live-off-the-land ‘outdoorsy’ girl who wasn’t afraid of “roughing it” in the woods and create tasty meals …
October 2
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Sustainable Living
Efficient Hatching with a Broody Hen | Community Chickens
communitychickens.com - By Amy Fewell on May 13, 2019 Visit Amy's Website.
Lots of folks are perfectly happy to incubate their chicken eggs to produce healthy chicks. But some homesteaders really want to work with their …
May 13
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Strawberry ‘Cheesecake’ Balls Recipe | MOTHER EARTH LIVING
motherearthliving.com - By Emma Hollingsworth and photos by Jen Rich
Nothing beats British strawberries. Every year I look forward to the month of May with its two bank holidays, potentially a day or two of warmish …
September 30
Mother Earth News Magazine
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Chia Berry Swirl Mock Milkshake Recipe -
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Food Pharmacy (Skyhorse Publishing, 2017), by Lina Nertby Aurell and Mia Clase, invites readers to understand the correspondence between food, …
Apr 10, 2018
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into DIY Projects
Snug-as-a-Bug Toddler Sleep Sack
motherearthnews.com - By Sally Marble
Like many of MOTHER EARTH NEWS' readers, my husband and I try to conserve energy by using so-called "alternative" methods to heat our home. A while …
September 30
Mother Earth News Magazine
flipped into Natural Health
Sleep
Get Better Sleep Naturally: Natural Remedies for Restorative Rest
motherearthnews.com - By Maria Noël Groves
Few natural remedies are so enjoyable and affordable as a good night’s sleep. Yet, sleep can be incredibly elusive. According to the Centers for …
July 28

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