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At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 02/05/13
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted a homestead update, and even though we’ve been dealing with the gloom of winter in Indiana, there’s plenty to do! Despite the fact that we’re a quarter of the way into year four at … Continue reading
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Tagged chickens, food production, gardening, updates
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Low-Carb IS Expensive — Until It’s Not!
How many of us in the low-carb world have heard, “I can’t eat that way. It’s too expensive!”? And how many of us have argued that it’s not expensive if you choose the right foods and plan carefully? I know … Continue reading
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13Skills.com — Why Didn’t I Think of That?
Back in November, Jack Spirko over at The Survival Podcast started hatching this brilliant idea. He asked his listeners to undertake a challenge; pick 13 skills to improve or master in 2013, and track goals and progress on a purpose-built … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Homesteading, Liberty & Freedom, Prepping
Tagged 13 Skills Challenge, camping, canning, chickens, concealed carry, dog training, fire making, firearms, fruit orchard, gardening, soap making
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Infant Formula Makers Get Green Light for Canola Oil
Canola oil is now “generally recognized as safe” by the FDA for use in infant formula, and I doubt many folks understand the implications. For any of us who’re concerned about our family’s nutrition and for whom breast-feeding isn’t an … Continue reading
Experts Question Fate of Obese ‘Health Sinners’
Rarely have I felt physically ill after reading a news article, but a scathing post at The Blaze literally turned my stomach. Long-held judgements about fat people make it easy for some “experts” to question, “Why not just let these … Continue reading
The Second Amendment: A Commentary
Those who know me know that my support of the Second Amendment goes without saying. Few things are more uniquely American than our right to keep and bear arms. What exactly does that mean though? Who shall keep and bear … Continue reading
Random Thoughts on Surviving Flu Season
Unfortunately, the flu is a particularly hot topic at the Wittekind homestead because Fred tested positive for influenza yesterday. Our situation inspired me to share some random thoughts that might be useful — or at the very least, interesting — … Continue reading
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First Pink Slime and Meat Glue, Now Horse Meat?
Most of us in the U.S. view horses as pets, sporting animals, or loyal workers on the farm. With the food that’s available, I doubt anyone thinks of horses as food. Apparently, companies in the UK see things differently though. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Liberty & Freedom
Tagged commentary, consumer rights, food safety, truth in labeling
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Persevere Despite Fear: A Message for Preppers
As I’ve done so many times before on this blog, I’m going to try and use lessons drawn from my own life experiences to help others. For tonight’s post, there won’t be any pictures or videos; there won’t be any … Continue reading
Grain and Gut Bacteria: More to the Story?
My husband knows that I love to “geek out” on the science behind the topics pertinent to me and my family, so he sent me a real gem from Slashdot. I’m guessing he thought I’d be particularly interested since the … Continue reading →