How homesteading taught me about the importance of Winter Solstice

I was never that much of a nature girl when I was growing up, I guess. I always loved animals, but I don’t think anyone in my family would have guessed that I would grow up, quit a hard-earned administrative job, and become a homesteader. My husband and I have a small-but-growing-more-efficient-by-the-day homestead, and we’ve […]

Shop small business Saturday for the Maine chicken lady in your life

I’ve never been a Black Friday shopper. It’s just too stressful to me, and there’s nothing I want or need badly enough to stand in line for hours or get up at 4:00 in the morning to go get. I am, however, a big believer in Small Business Saturday. I’m not much of a shopper, […]

5 tips for backyard chicken owners concerned about salmonella outbreaks

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Even if you’re not a chicken person, you’ve probably heard about the rise in salmonella outbreaks in the United States in the last few years. This rise in the number of salmonella cases directly corresponds with the rise in the number of people keeping chickens. But every time this issue comes up–and it does keep […]

It’s National Blueberry Muffin Day: Celebrate with these delicious muffins

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Our blueberries aren’t quite ripe yet here in Maine, though I did steal one that was pretty close this morning, but I just learned that today is National Blueberry Muffin Day! Of course, blueberry muffins deserve a day! With this important holiday in mind, I thought you might want try this delicious bed-and-breakfast-style blueberry muffin […]