Sheri Dixon

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Easy as Pie: The Myth of Simple Living

To a generation who grew up on Lassie, Little House on the…

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Depletion and Abundance: Life on the New Home Front by Sharon Astyk Review

Fine.  I’ll admit it.  This is a book that my husband bought…

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Living Upscale Downhome

Ya know what I hate? I hate leaving the farm. For almost…

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Successful Transplants: Uprooting Your Urban Offspring

Every corner has been cut; every quarter has been squeezed.  Diligently, doggedly,…

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Homeschooling for Homesteaders: The One-room Schoolhouse is Alive and Well

As modern-day homesteaders, we believe from our heads to our hearts that…

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For Sale By Owner: Needs a Little Work

The old house crouched in the weeds, summoning as much dignity as…

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Raising Dairy Goats: Personality and Ice Cream on the Homestead

You've got your veggie gardens planted and your free-range chickens are happily…

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Hair-raising Homestead Haircuts

I'd like you to meet my son.  He's six years old, cute…

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Paying Attention: The Most Important Skill on Your Homestead

In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you…

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Drawing a Circle in the Sand

The following is a true story.  Names have not been changed to…

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Easter Chicks Gone Bad: The Unexpected Menace

They looked innocent enough, like fuzzy giant skittles bouncing around the tub.…

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