Seeds of the Month Giveaway!

April 19, 2013 By

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Congrats to Nichole H.- the giveaway winner!

As I look outside my window at the several feet of snow covering my yard and pasture, it’s hard to believe that gardening season is right around the corner…

But I know that before long, the snow will have melted into the ground and I’ll be in the thick of garden preparations.

There was recently a lively discussion over on The Prairie Homestead Facebook page where folks were chatting about places to purchase non-GMO seeds. I love that more and more people are becoming aware of the GMO issue, which is why I’m thrilled to introduce the Seeds of the Month company to you today.

I don’t know about you, but I almost always mail-order my seeds– for two reasons:

1. I live 40+ miles from town. Whenever I can cross a stop off of my usually-full errand days, that makes me happy.

2. Most of the seeds available to me locally are non-heirloom varieties.

The Seeds of the Month club makes it easier than ever to have non-GMO seeds delivered right to your mailbox.

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Here is how it works:

  • You pay $3.09 per month. (Click here to order)
  • The first month, you’ll receive 8 packs of seed.
  • And then every month after that, you’ll get 4 packs in your mailbox.
  • The seeds are all GMO-free, and are open-pollinated, heirloom varieties.

Shipping is free, and a membership also enables you to get 25% of everything in the online store.

If you do the math, that’s less than a dollar per packet. I know I pay considerably more than that for the seeds I usually purchase.

And wouldn’t this be a fun gift idea? Like, say, for Mother’s Day perhaps? ;)

My one concern was the massive difference in gardening zones. I know a lot of you are able to grow more “tropical” things that high-plains prairie-dwellers (like me) cannot.… [Continue Reading]

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Save 90% on the Spring eBook Bundle– 30 books– Recipes, DIY, Skincare, Gardening, & More!

April 17, 2013 By

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Where can you learn how to prepare grain-free treats, mix up all-natural cleaning concoctions, make real-food smoothies, and incorporate real food into your busy life– along with a whooooole bunch of other stuff?

Why, the Spring eBook Bundle from the Village Green Network of course!

I don’t know about you, but blogs have truly changed my life. It has been blogs and eBooks that have inspired me to learn what I now know about homesteading and whole foods. And the best part is that 99% of that knowledge has been completely free.

Because so much of that info has been for free, I don’t mind paying for quality resources when an opportunity like this comes along.

From April 17th to the 23rd, you have the chance to get 30 different eBooks from top real food and healthy living bloggers for just one crazy price of $39. (That’s 90% off!)

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A Few of my Favorites:

There is a wealth of info included in this bundle, but here are a few of the titles I think you’ll be most excited about:

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  • Your Custom Homestead by Me! So yeah… I’d be lyin’ if I said I wasn’t super excited to have my eBook included in this bundle. It’s my 21-step plan to helping you acheive your homesteading dreams, regardless of where you live.

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  • DIY Natural Household Cleaners by Matt & Betsy Jabs of DIY Natural– Learn how to make all your own homemade cleaning products using simple, natural ingredients. These green cleaning recipes take the guesswork out of using essential oils so you can finally utilize their beneficial cleaning properties. Over 60 natural cleaning recipes for every room in your home.

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  • Get Your Fats Straight by Sarah Pope of The Healthy Home Economist– Sarah identifies how the low-fat movement got its start and the devastating effects it is having today.

    • … [Continue Reading]

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Giveaway Winners, Spring Essential Oil Special, and Last Chance to Save on a Wealth of Health Info!

April 2, 2013 By

Whew! I have a lot of exciting things to share with you today– the winners of the recent giveaways, and some money-saving specials as well.

First off, I’m realllly excited to announce a special essential oil deal that is happening for a very limited time.

Get Started with Essential Oils and Get 3 Free Gifts

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As many of you know, I am in love with doTERRA essential oils… They have helped my family so, so much. I use them for everything– treating wounds, preventing and soothing colds and flus, making homemade cleaning products, cooking, and more!

Click here to find out more about why I love doTERRA’s oils.

Since I get so many of you asking how to purchase doTERRA oils for yourself, I wanted to give you a chance to sign up and get some free gifts at the same time.

Get 3 Free Gifts When You Sign Up with a doTERRA Wholesale Account

Anyone who signs up with a wholesale account before April 15th, 2013 with an enrollment order of 200 PV or more, will receive the following:

*FREE Deep Blue Rub ($39 value)
*FREE 10 mL Deep Blue Roll-On ($85 value)
*FREE Modern Essentials Book ($25 value)
*Wholesale pricing on all orders (25% off retail)
*Your own website and back office
*The chance to qualify for special incentives
*Access to the exclusive Prairie Homestead doTERRA team Facebook group- a place to share, ask questions, and learn how to best use the oils.

With a wholesale account, there is NO pressure to sell the oils, and no monthly minimums to meet. I like to think of it like a Sam’s Club or Costco membership. You’ll get the very best prices (25% off retail) and no obligations.

To Qualify for the FREE Gifts:

  1. Click here and select “Join as new Independent Product Consultant” (The cost of becoming a consultant/wholesale member is $35/year)
  2. Fill out the info and select which oils you’d like to purchase.

    3. … [Continue Reading]

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16 Possible Reasons for Off-Flavors in Milk (And Win one of 10 copies of the Encyclopedia of Country Living!)

March 22, 2013 By

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Not so long ago, I told how much I love The Encyclopedia of Country Living.

And you all chimed in in the comment section and joined me in singing the praises of this incredible volume. This book as been a much-loved and referenced resource on homesteads across the country for decades.

If someday my blog is even 1/10th as useful as this book is, I will be very, very happy.

In my review of the book, I found it hard to fully express the enormity of the material you’ll find in it’s pages. Simply listing off the names of the main chapters really doesn’t do it justice.

So today, I decided to dig in a little deeper (with the permission of the publisher, of course).

Since so many of you are home dairy fans like myself, I often get questions about fresh milk. Ever had raw milk that tasted, well… a little “off”?

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You’re not alone, and Mrs. Emery has an excellent list of possible explanations for these funny flavors on page 786 of the Encyclopedia of Country Living.

(Note: This list only applies to RAW milk. If your pasteurized, store-bought milk is smelling/tasting strange, please throw it away.)

16 Possible Reasons for Off-Flavors in Milk

(Reprinted from page 786 of The Encyclopedia of Country Living with permission. My comments are in blue.)

1. Did you use something other than seamless stainless steel, food-grade plastic, or glass to milk into, strain into, or store milk in? (Check out my improvised milking equipment ideas.)

2. Was there exposure to sunlight or fluorescent light? That causes oxidation and off-flavor.

3. Is the drinking water for your milker extra high in iron or copper?

4. Did you add warm milk to chilled milk or let chilled milk turn warm?… [Continue Reading]

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