Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Our family relocated to Maine 17 Years ago to get to a simpler way of life after the birth of our daughter. We decided to document everything we do about six years ago so we could share our projects with people who are also looking to slow down a little. This site developed from that goal of sharing knowledge.
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The Kindling Cracker

Splitting firewood is a necessary evil if you want to heat your home or garage with a wood-stove. The process of splitting can be dangerous as you use smaller pieces of wood for kindling; an ax...
easy one pot chicken alfredo

Easy One Pot Chicken Alfredo

People often feel rushed at this time of year due to Christmas shopping, holiday parties and family visiting; it can be difficult finding the time to make a decent meal at home. For those of...
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An Easy Stirfry Recipe

Here is a an easy stirfry recipe for those on the go.  An easy stirfry is a great way to stretch your food budget dollars with a high quality and filling meal with just...
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How To Make Rope From Grass

Learning how to make rope from grass is a fun little project to get the kids interested in bushcraft and outdoor activities. Indigenous people, woodsmen and hunters have used this rope making process for...
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How To Make Charcoal

Learning how to make charcoal at home is an easy way to make a product that has multiple uses around the homestead. Below are just a few options for utilizing it. Fuel Additive for composting process. Soil...