sustainable living, homesteading, sustainable homemaking
Kelly Morris is a sustainable-living expert who lives in a small Ohio town with her husband, their 9 children, 10 miniature donkeys, chickens, goats and lazy Basset hound.
After over 3 years of consistent writing, it’s time for this mama to take a break! I will be unplugging from Facebook and the website. As much as I’ll miss hearing from everyone, I need some time to clear out my thoughts and get rejuvenated. I’ll be back after the first of the new [...]
Today we are featuring a guest post by Jeff at Sustainablelifeblog.com about hunting for sustainability. As is the case with many hunting pictures, there are dead animals that may bother you. Whether or not you agree with hunting isn’t up for debate here, and if you are opposed to hunting, you may want to read [...]
It’s Monday and time to share the best of what’s happening out there in the world of homesteading and sustainable living! Take the time to either link up, if you have a blog, or leave a comment about what’s happening at YOUR homestead, be it Urban, Rural or Suburban! This is a family-friendly, G-rated website, [...]
It’s Monday and time to share the best of what’s happening out there in the world of homesteading and sustainable living! Sketching out the quilt… Fabrics that my son chose…. If you’ve been following The Morristribe on Facebook this weeked, you know that I’ve been working on my second quilt. This one will be an [...]
Well, I’ve done it. I completed my first quilt. To be honest, I’ve made quite a number of rag quilts in my time. Most of the kids own one. Yet, I’ve always wanted to make a “real” quilt, you know, the kind that really lines up at the corners and looks like something from an [...]
As the temperatures begin to cool down, I long for fabric arts. This year, I am learning how to quilt. Fabric arts are an important part of any sustainability plan! Knitting, crocheting, weaving and quilting are all important skills for at least one member of the family to master. Fabric art skills will not only [...]
It’s Monday and time to share the best of what’s happening out there in the world of homesteading and sustainable living! Would you be interested in submitting a guest post for a new series coming up? I’m looking for those who would be willing to share their experiences with prepping, why they prep and [...]
What the heck is “manure tea”?? Sounds completely disgusting! Experienced gardeners know the benefits of consistent fertilizing, it’s the secret of becoming a “green thumb”! Manure tea is… * Easy to make * Super cheap * Completely effective * Absorbs quickly * Regenerates lagging plants and promotes new growth! How to Make Manure [...]
It’s Monday and time to share the best of what’s happening out there in the world of homesteading and sustainable living! I’ve got a few things to share this week, first the birth of our final mini donk baby for 2012…..introducing baby “Jelly”. This cute little jenny was named as a result of a [...]
It’s Friday and tonight is the drawing for this fabulous and unique book! Check out how to win below! Once I began to learn how to forage, I was surprised at how difficult it can be to find good recipes! After another evening of looking for more than a random recipe here and there, I [...]
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