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FINALLY getting the new coop done

April 5, 2020April 6, 2020 / strivingacres / 1 Comment

Ted's found a new project to occupy his time - a new chicken coop and chicken yard!

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Growing potatoes from sprouted ones – part 2

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020 / strivingacres / 1 Comment

Check out how my potato scrap plants are doing in my Victory Garden!

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Homemade dishwasher detergent

April 2, 2020March 31, 2020 / strivingacres / 1 Comment

Can't find dishwasher detergent? It's super easy to make your own with just five ingredients!

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Getting in/out of the store quickly

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020 / strivingacres / Leave a comment

Learn how to get in/out of the grocery store as fast as possible!

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You can freeze milk

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 / strivingacres / Leave a comment

Limit how many times you need to shop in a month - freeze milk so you don't run out as often. Here's how to do it.

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Smidge got a haircut for her 13th birthday!

March 30, 2020 / strivingacres / Leave a comment

Smidge turned 13 years old and got a haircut!

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Garden planning

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 / strivingacres / Leave a comment

Victory Gardens are making a comeback - time to start planning how you will help the food distribution chain in your local community!

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Typewriter recipes, granola, and homemade cornbread

March 28, 2020 / strivingacres / 2 Comments

Someone typed out these recipes by hand almost 50 years ago. The cornbread is to die for!

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Baking bread

March 27, 2020March 26, 2020 / strivingacres / 1 Comment

Out of bread and can't leave to get more due to COVID-19 lockdown? Look no further! Here's the best sandwich bread recipe I've ever found! Ted loves it!

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How to store potatoes long-term

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 / strivingacres / 1 Comment

You can store potatoes from the grocery store long term in your house easily with what you already have on hand!

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