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We love the simple life. But sometimes it's not so simple!
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My dearest husband and I on our 10th anniversary
The Jersey Homesteaders facts
Garden Size
2379 sq ft
We live on a acre lot
in New Jersey suburbia.
Our lot size is 188 x 250.
Food Produced
broccoli, kale, arugula,
spinach, parsley, lettuce,
rhubarb, asparagus, chard,
beet greens, carrots, peas
garlic, wheat, cucumbers,
zucchini, tomatoes, peppers,
eggplant, peaches, oregano, mint,
thyme, lemon thyme, chives,
tomatoes, celery, basil, green beans,
dried beans, grapes
Homestead Supporters
Energy Usage
Tally 2010
100 lbs 4 oz
Steps to Simplicity
Making clothes
Sharing one car
growing our own food
making food from scratch
Food Preservation
canning, freezing
In the Kitchen
Food Choices
Meat from farms only
Dairy-raw milk-cheese
once a month shopping
buying in bulk
belonging to food coops
Raising Small Livestock
700 eggs
Composting
Food waste
Leaves
animal manure
Energy Conservation
Natural Heating Source
wood heat only
Water Conservation
three water barrels
using straw in aisles
of garden
soaker hoses
leaf mulch
drip irrigation
Non electric appliances
French coffee press
mortar & pestal
Non Toxic Cleaning Products
Peppermint window cleaner
Lavender, euclyptus, tea tree cleaner
Laundry Soap
Handmade soap
Lavender Linen Wash
Flowers grown
From Seed
Cosmos, Calendula, Asters,
Hollyhocks, Zinnia's, Zebrina,
Echineca, Chamomile,Feverfew,
Russian Sage, Red Swallowwort,
Nasturium, Sunflowers,
Four o' Clock Marbles, Black eyed Susans
Snow on the Mountain, Marigolds
Herbs
Rosemary, Chamomile, Sage,
Lemon Balm, Oregano, Basil,
Chives, Lavender white and purple,
Chocolate Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint,
Cilantro, Thyme, Lemon Thyme, Tarragon,
From bulb
Daffodils, Tulips, ,
Iris, Dahlia, Gladiolas
Roses(floribunda)
peonies
Fruit Grown
Red Rasberries, Blackberries,
blueberries, figs, peaches
2379 sq ft
We live on a acre lot
in New Jersey suburbia.
Our lot size is 188 x 250.
Food Produced
broccoli, kale, arugula,
spinach, parsley, lettuce,
rhubarb, asparagus, chard,
beet greens, carrots, peas
garlic, wheat, cucumbers,
zucchini, tomatoes, peppers,
eggplant, peaches, oregano, mint,
thyme, lemon thyme, chives,
tomatoes, celery, basil, green beans,
dried beans, grapes
Homestead Supporters
Energy Usage
Tally 2010
100 lbs 4 oz
Steps to Simplicity
Making clothes
Sharing one car
growing our own food
making food from scratch
Food Preservation
canning, freezing
In the Kitchen
Food Choices
Meat from farms only
Dairy-raw milk-cheese
once a month shopping
buying in bulk
belonging to food coops
Raising Small Livestock
700 eggs
Composting
Food waste
Leaves
animal manure
Energy Conservation
Natural Heating Source
wood heat only
Water Conservation
three water barrels
using straw in aisles
of garden
soaker hoses
leaf mulch
drip irrigation
Non electric appliances
French coffee press
mortar & pestal
Non Toxic Cleaning Products
Peppermint window cleaner
Lavender, euclyptus, tea tree cleaner
Laundry Soap
Handmade soap
Lavender Linen Wash
Flowers grown
From Seed
Cosmos, Calendula, Asters,
Hollyhocks, Zinnia's, Zebrina,
Echineca, Chamomile,Feverfew,
Russian Sage, Red Swallowwort,
Nasturium, Sunflowers,
Four o' Clock Marbles, Black eyed Susans
Snow on the Mountain, Marigolds
Herbs
Rosemary, Chamomile, Sage,
Lemon Balm, Oregano, Basil,
Chives, Lavender white and purple,
Chocolate Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint,
Cilantro, Thyme, Lemon Thyme, Tarragon,
From bulb
Daffodils, Tulips, ,
Iris, Dahlia, Gladiolas
Roses(floribunda)
peonies
Fruit Grown
Red Rasberries, Blackberries,
blueberries, figs, peaches
Gardening Sites
Flower Fields
Growing Iris flowers is such a joy
My Children
Phillip age 23
Is a man now working for CRI with
his Dad. Recently married to his bride Alyssa.
Andrew age 20
Is a young man going to Philadelphia
Biblical University. Works with the
youth of Howell Community Church.
A graduate of home education.
Rachel age 14
Home educated
Learning to sew and play the piano.
Working towards being a music major.
Is a man now working for CRI with
his Dad. Recently married to his bride Alyssa.
Andrew age 20
Is a young man going to Philadelphia
Biblical University. Works with the
youth of Howell Community Church.
A graduate of home education.
Rachel age 14
Home educated
Learning to sew and play the piano.
Working towards being a music major.
Homeschooling Days
- Math-Teaching Textbooks-Pre Algebra
- Sonlight 8 A History of the US-Peace Child Cameron Townsend-ATreasury of Poetry for Young People-Amos Fortune, A Free Man
- Science-Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock
- Latin
Ladies Against Feminism
Raising Maidens
Old Fashion Girl
Posts
Followers
Pioneer Farmhouse
About Me
Sewing in the sunlight
Sewing Blogs
Sewing
Sewing has always been my creative side of me. Due to being a pioneer woman I strive to make my own clothes and the clothes for my family. God has helped me with this goal of mine.
Sewing Projects:Dress For Wedding
A button up Shirt for spring.
An Easter Dress for Rachel
Sewing Projects:Dress For Wedding
A button up Shirt for spring.
An Easter Dress for Rachel
Lavender Handmade Soap and Natural Products
Lavender Soap
Every batch of soap has been hand mixed with the finest vegetable oils and true Lavender essential oil. Making soap without machines keeps the batches small and the quality the best it can be.
I offer two types of soap, bar Lavender Soap and Glycerin guest. The batches of soap are unique as a Lavender tea is made from cut Lavender plants and then added to the oils.
Bar Soap $5.25
each bar weighs approximately 5 oz
Glycrin Soap
For Spring we are offering a flower mold
sold in guest size $1.75
All Natural Cleaning Products
Peppermint Window Cleaner
All Purpose Cleaner
Lavender Linen Wash
Every batch of soap has been hand mixed with the finest vegetable oils and true Lavender essential oil. Making soap without machines keeps the batches small and the quality the best it can be.
I offer two types of soap, bar Lavender Soap and Glycerin guest. The batches of soap are unique as a Lavender tea is made from cut Lavender plants and then added to the oils.
Bar Soap $5.25
each bar weighs approximately 5 oz
Glycrin Soap
For Spring we are offering a flower mold
sold in guest size $1.75
All Natural Cleaning Products
Peppermint Window Cleaner
All Purpose Cleaner
Lavender Linen Wash
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