Here you’ll find all those little thoughts on living in good stewardship on the farmstead that didn’t fit anywhere else. Maybe I’ll even get into a bit of genetics and the ins and outs of heritage livestock!
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Making a Slow Living Commonplace Book
If you subscribe to my e-mail newsletter, you may have noticed that it’s entitled “A Brambleberry Commonplace Book.” Are you familiar with what a commonplace book is? A commonplace book…
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My Favorite Homestead Podcasts
I spent my Mother’s Day weekend with – my mother. My older daughter and I went for a visit. Mom and I got to chat, I helped her out with…
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Toward an Independent Farmstead
As we move closer to actually breaking ground – probably in the spring, now that subzero temperatures have settled quite thoroughly into the area – I got an E-mail from…
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A Bit of Earth
Almost two years ago, now, my husband and I came to a point where we decided that we’d like a bit more space to live our lives. I’m not sure…
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Stop 1: Bittersweet Quilt Shop
It’s now been just over a year since JoAnn Fabrics went bankrupt and closed down. The Lamentations have been loud and prolonged. It’s certainly true that the death of that…
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Strong Churches Part C
National Strategies for Revitalization And, again, the usual disclaimer – I have no credentials, no connections, and speak with no particular authority. And I realize that some of the suggestions…
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The Strong Churches Playbook Part B
And, once more, a small disclaimer. These outlines came about because discussions on these topics often get a little heated, a little frustrating, and frequently end with “Well, how would…
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The Strong Churches Playbook Part A
And a brief “disclaimer” of sorts: In recent years, many Christian Reformed congregations have faced decline—some closing their doors, others merging, and many struggling to retain younger generations. It’s a…
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Blending Threads in Cross Stitch
Blending threads in cross stitch, on first glance, seems like a bit of an over-the-top move. After all, DMC has 500-plus colors. Most other companies have nearly as many choices….
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Scandinavian Spiced Milk Cake
Now that you’ve made your clabber, I thought I’d share a few recipes for things to make with it. Let’s start with Scandinavian Spiced Milk Cake. Milk cake, or mjölkkaka,…
