Some things don't go smoothly...

Hey all, hope your week went well! Mine went pretty well, but an unfortunate thing has happened with my bees. I honestly don't know what actually happened, but the package of bees I bought in the Spring are gone. :( Before we left for vacation, I che...

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Jul 08, 2023
This Week on the 'Stead

Hi friends! It's July and we're gearing up to deliver our first CSA shares!! If you signed up for a summer share, watch for a separate email about that. We're so excited to get that program rolling! The summer share option is over, but you have until...

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Jul 02, 2023
What an experience!!

Our family took our first trip out of state together last week, and we went to Polyface Farm!! Homesteading keeps you home. Our youngest child will be 9 years old this fall and we have never gone more than two hours away for 2 days (last summer), so...

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Jun 21, 2023
Soap, Tinctures, and Rabbits Oh My!

Hey friends, Sandi here! This week was busy with daily chores, processing rabbits and chickens, and replenishing inventory. I made soap on Monday! I've been making soap for over 15 years, and I started selling it almost 14 years ago under the busines...

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Jun 10, 2023
Bees, Chickens, and A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Hey friends, it's Sandi! Welcome to this week's newsletter. We had an exciting week and I can't wait to tell you about the swarm of bees that landed right in our front yard! It was beautiful, and a bit scary. The bees showed up in a big cloud around...

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Jun 03, 2023