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Eating Seasonally to Save Time and Money

Until the very recently in our history, eating seasonally was pretty much the only way to eat. Today, eating seasonally is seen as trendy and something that is talked about more than actually practiced. However, planning your meals around fruits and vegetables in season is a great way to save money, support your local community, …

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Why We Homestead

At the very foundation of Rootsy is simple living and homesteading. We interviewed eight homesteaders around the United States who are striving for a simple life for various reasons. Maybe you’re thinking about homesteading too. Read each of their stories and learn why we homestead. Why We Homestead Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It …

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Beat Homestead Overwhelm with Good Planning

Homesteading is an active, busy lifestyle. There are a lot of balls in the air at any given moment. Those many chores – whether they are passions or necessities – can easily become daunting. Beat that homestead overwhelm with good planning. Create a Planning System We’re all different. No one planning system fits everyone. Learn …

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10 Ways to Spring Hygge – Make Spring Cozy!

It seems like all you hear about all winter anymore is “hygge.” What’s hygge? Hygge is a Danish concept of living a cozy life, enjoying the simple things, and good food. Think comfy blankets, lots of candles, books, thick wooly socks, and comfort food. While this is usually a winter concept, check out these 10 …

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How to Find a Simple Living Community

Living a handmade, simple life can be an uphill battle sometimes. It is a worthwhile lifestyle but finding community support and like-minded friends can make it easier and more rewarding. Despite the best self-sufficient ideals and goals, we all need a simple living community to turn to and support now and then. Finding Commonality It …

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Canvas Bag Freezer Paper Stencil Tutorial

Put a creative spin on reusable canvas grocery bags with this easy freezer paper stencil tutorial. Customize your bags however you would like, the sky’s the limit. I love crafting. However, between homeschooling and homesteading, I have very little time left to create. Enter freezer paper stencils. With it,  you can create any word/shape/picture that …

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