Category Archives: The Rules

Rule #6: Don’t Forget to Look Back

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Mandy

We have lived on our little homestead for 6 months, most of which have been during a long winter. We struggled with the snow and the cold to get things ready for spring. But there is only so much you … Continue reading →

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Rule #5

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Mandy

Time to share another rule I’ve learned about homesteading: Rule #5: Everyone has a little Superman in them. This week, my Superman came out. No, I didn’t leap buildings with a single bound, rescue whimpering puppies from a burning building … Continue reading →

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Rule #4

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Mandy

See this row of boards? This will become the outer wall of our chicken run. See how it’s all nice and straight? Dare I say, perfectly straight? Now look at this one. Um, yeah. Something happened here. A slight measuring … Continue reading →

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Rule #3

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Mandy

Rule #3: When you buy a barn, ask how many cats come with it. Otherwise, you might end up with this: Or this: Or this: And after you’re all done counting, you might just be the proud new owner of … Continue reading →

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Rule #2

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Mandy

Rule #2: Have kids (or borrow the neighbors). You need someone to haul the firewood. And yes, the path is shoveled. It just looks like they are pushing through deep snow.

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