Survive in a Winter Wonderland pt 1


Whether you are out for fun and something bad like an unexpected snowstorm happens or you get lost by some freak accident, getting lost in the wilderness with nothing but the stuff in your pack can be even the bush-crafter’s worst nightmare! Today we will go over some simple [...]

Dealing With Coyotes: Tips for folks having trouble with these menaces to the chicken yard

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Undoubtedly, the canis latrans would have reared its snout during the pioneers’ westward journey to new lands. In fact, it could very likely have been the predator that the folks on the Oregon Trail encountered—or at least heard or saw—the most often. To all of you guys who’ve seen that [...]

Heritage – History of Knitting and Crocheting

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Traditions are passed down through the ages, some are kept, some are lost, and others become a worldwide sensation. Some examples of these hobbies would be needlework, woodcraft, and even caring for a special exotic animal. We will go over the history and current uses of many traditions that [...]

Keep His Word In Thy Heart

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KEEP HIS WORD IN THY HEART   "Thank you Lord for providing me with the strength, the courage, and the determination to keep us going on this journey and for protecting my family from disease, hunger, and all the beasts of the land, Amen. Now I'll be reading in First John [...]

The Black Ratsnake

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There are so many different kinds of snakes out there.  Though many snakes are venomous and very aggressive, some are not as dangerous as others, and people simply need to know the difference between the two. The Black Ratsnake (or chicken snake) is a non poisonous snake, commonly found in [...]

Creative Writing Short Story, “Mary Finds Her Doll”

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MARY FINDS HER DOLL Little Mary ran frantically over to her mother, tears staining the edges of her soft rosy cheeks. "Mother!" She cried desperately. "Mother she's gone!" Her mother began to rise, none too quickly, from off the wagon she had a moment ago been seated on. Her face bore [...]

Worms! The Good, The Bad, and The Yucky

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Hello Worm Amigos! Pull up a milk crate and get comfy.  Guess what? I almost ate something icky.  My mom sent me out to the garden to pick some broccoli. I rinsed it really well and put it on the cutting board. I cut off the florets and went to [...]