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    How to Use Eggshells to Make a Calcium Supplement for Chickens | Raising Chickens

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    Every time a chicken lays an egg, she loses calcium. Therefore, hens need a calcium supplement regularly to keep them (and their eggs) resilient! In this post, we will teach you how to use eggshells to make a calcium supplement for chickens for FREE. Why do chickens need a calcium supplement? Did you know that every […]

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  • 10 Ways to Save Money as a Large Family | Homesteading

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    As a large family of 9, we manage on a smaller budget than most 4 person families! Much of it has to do with homesteading and homeschooling. These are the top 10 ways we currently save money as a large family. Everything is getting more expensive. Prices are rising everywhere we look. This is impacting […]

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  • Sourdough Crepes Recipe for a Large Family | Homesteading Recipes for Large Families

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    This crepes recipe is one of the easiest, healthiest, most filling meals that I have found to feed my large family for breakfast. This recipe uses a lot of eggs for when your chickens lay an abundance! They are also very versatile when it comes to toppings and can satisfy even the pickiest kids. In […]

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  • 4 Things You Need to Start Your Homestead and Homeschool This Summer

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    Summer is a perfect time to start a homestead, plan a homeschool, or create ways to pay for it all. In this post, you will find many resources created just for the homesteading, homeschooling family. We hope you enjoy these resources! This post may contain affiliate links. When you shop through them, it blesses our […]

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  • How to Make Raw Milk Butter WITHOUT a Churn | Homesteading

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    So, you have plenty of raw milk cream, and you want to make delicious, healthy butter. But you don’t want to pay for an expensive churn. In this post, we are going to teach you the simplest, least expensive, least messy way to make butter WITHOUT a churn at all! Why I wanted to make […]

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  • Quick and Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce | Recipes for Large Families

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    Whether it’s for pouring over enchiladas, or rice and meat, this homemade enchilada sauce is quick and easy to make and has authentic flavor! After trying different recipes, we made it our own, and our large family loves it. Hang out with us as we share our recipe with you in this post! Welcome! We’re […]

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  • 10 Ways to Start Living Sustainably Today | Sustainability

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    Working towards sustainability takes time. But, there are things that you can start doing TODAY to start living more sustainably! Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here! If you found your way here, we hope that means that you already know the value of living more sustainably. But, just as a quick note, remember that living […]

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  • 4 Herbs for Healthy Chickens | Raising Chickens

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    Herbs aren’t just for cookin’! They are excellent for health and immunity support. Not to mention, they can make your chicken’s eggs taste amazing! Try feeding your chickens these 4 herbs for sustaining healthier chickens and tastier eggs! Why Should We Feed Herbs for Healthier Chickens? It is pretty common to think of herbs as […]

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  • Top 5 Tips for Raising Happy Chickens | Raising Chickens

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    There are many things to know when it comes to raising chickens, but we simplified it for our beginner friends. To live abundantly and sustainably, here are our top five tips for raising happy chickens! It can seem overwhelming when thinking about what you need to know to raise happy chickens. We get it. That’s […]

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  • 4 Keys to Accomplishing All Your Goals This Year

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    Are you still reflecting on all of the goals that you didn’t accomplish last year? Are you still trying to decide what goals to set for this year? These 4 tips can help you accomplish all your goals this year and build a life you love! Free printables included! Welcome to January! The worldwide month […]

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  • Featured Posts

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    Recipes for Large Families

    Sweet and Creamy Protein-filled Oatmeal Recipe for Large Families (FREE Recipe Cards) | Recipes for Large Families

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    Honey

    15 Health Benefits of Raw Honey | Honey

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    Chickens, Sustainability

    How to Use Eggshells to Make a Calcium Supplement for Chickens | Raising Chickens

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