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Knit a Rare White Baby Fawn / White Buck, Designed By Claire Garland: 👉 https://buff.ly/2Wxo8On

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working with textiles is a trap. first they lure you in with knitting. then you pick up crochet (understandable enough). next you start getting curious in fiber. you learn how to spin (okay that’s a bit extra). weaving is cool, right? you now own a loom. heck, while we’re at it, why not starting making your own clothes (this is getting out of hand)? spinning is no longer enough for you — you need something stronger. you learn how to dye (stop i’m begging). dye is fun, but it’d be nice to have your own source of fiber. you are now a shepherd.

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12 frames of animation I made using knitting! I spent a long time on this and I’m so pleased with the results, really looking forward to trying more ‘yarnimation’ in the future. Process video out now too! 🐑

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Imagine this: Your husband comes home, tired and sweaty from his job. But he’s not tired enough to give you a kiss on the cheek as you hug him and bring him a glass of water. He sits down on the couch, and you sit down next to him, cuddling him and telling him you’re proud and grateful of him. He replies he loves you too and gives you a tired smile. All is well. 

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This is a big, giant list of Youtube tutorials that will teach you all the basic life skills you need to know in order to be a functional adult. There are a lot of important skills that aren’t included in this list, but this should be enough of a basic guide to get you started and prevent you from making a total mess of yourself. Happy adulting! Household Skills:

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

How to fix a blown fuse

How to fix a leaky faucet 

How to clean soap scum from your tub and shower

How to escape from a house fire

How to make a budget and stick to it

How to sharpen a knife

How to clean a self-cleaning oven

How to clean red wine stains from carpet

How to clean blood stains from fabric

How to clean grease stains from fabric

How to do a load of laundry

How to iron your clothes

How to test your smoke detectors

Cooking Skills:

How to tell if produce is ripe

How to know if food is expired 

How to properly sanitize a kitchen

How to cook an egg

How to make rice

How to make pasta

How to put out a kitchen grease fire safely

How to use a gas stove

How to use a convection oven

How to cook meat safely

How to use a stand mixer

How to use kitchen knives properly

How to make mashed potatoes

How to make grilled cheese sandwiches 

Health Skills:

How to stop bleeding

How to treat a burn 

How to do CPR (on an adult)

How to do CPR (on a child)

How to do CPR (on a baby)

How to help someone who is choking

How to save yourself if you are choking alone

How to read a nutrition label

How to treat frostbite

How to recognize when someone is having a stroke

How to maintain a healthy sleep schedule

Mental Health Skills:

How to calm down during a panic attack

How to help someone who is suicidal 

How to meditate 

How to stop self-harming

How to recognize problem drinking

How to choose a therapist

How to deal with disappointment

How to cope with grief

How to raise your self-esteem

Relationship and Social Skills:

How to apologize

How to cope with a breakup 

How to accept criticism 

How to deal with bullying 

How to argue in a healthy way

How to ask someone out

How to break up with someone

How to recognize an abusive relationship

How to rekindle a damaged friendship

How to speak in public

Job Hunting Skills:

How to tie a tie

How to write a resume

How to write a cover letter

How to dress for a job interview (for women/femmes)

How to dress for a job interview (for men/masculines)

How to properly shake hands

How to nail a job interview

Other Skills:

How to sew on a button 

How to hammer a nail

How to change your oil

How to put gas in your car

How to jump-start a car

How to pick a good password

How to back up your files

How to write a cheque

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The Well-Stocked Pantry

If you struggle to eat well, you are more than likely among the nutrient-deficient majority - and you aren’t getting what it takes to live fit, fueled, and satisfied. Here’s the bottom line: We will only eat well and cook well if we fill our pantries with the right foods. Keeping your kitchen stocked with simple, inexpensive ingredients will make weeknight cooking much easier (and more fun!), and makes the difference between quickly and efficiently putting together healthy flavorful foods vs. a meal-time-blues headache or a fast-food nightmare. These are my go-tos for adding a healthy advantage to my shopping cart - and keeping my kitchen pantry, fridge, and freezer ready to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal.

Spice Cabinet Musts

P.S. Flavor!™ Spice Blends, pure vanilla extract or paste, cinnamon or cinnamon sticks, coarse ground black pepper, black peppercorns, Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, and Sugar in the Raw.

Vinegars

Red wine, white balsamic, rice wine, and apple cider vinegars will cover you for salad dressings and balancing dishes. Reduced balsamic is great for a drizzle and flavor pop.

Hot Sauce

Keep a few on hand and add a dash (or two!) into soups, salsas, sauces, sandwiches, and eggs. I especially love Cholula and Sriracha.

Oils

I use extra virgin olive oil for most all my cooking, a more exquisite one for vinaigrettes and drizzling, and a little less expensive one for cooking. Grapeseed and canola oils are good for baking, and nonstick spray makes life so much easier.

Honey and Real Maple Syrup

Add a quick drizzle when you’re craving a little sweetness in things like your oatmeal, vinaigrettes, or sauces.

Dijon Mustard

For so much more than sandwiches, it adds a special flavor punch to marinades, rubs, crustings - and is the time-tested emulsifier for salad dressings.

Dried Fruits

Craisins, dried blueberries, and tart cherries bring a touch of sweetness and nutrition to salads, chutneys, and sautés or roasts.

Nuts and Seeds

Toasted pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, pistachios, and pinenuts add satisfying crunch and healthy fats to salads, grain dishes, and crumb toppings.

Canned Beans

Keep a few different kinds of canned beans in your pantry. I keep black beans, chick peas, cannellini, red kidney beans, and black eyed peas. Drain and rinse to bulk up soups, salads, or mix with rice and grains.

Brown Rice and Whole Grains

Some grocery stores now stock them ready to heat, but it’s easy to do yourself. Cook a large pot, cool completely, and freeze in re-sealable bags. Thaw as needed.

Lower Sodium Chicken, Beef, or Vegetable Stock 

Easy to make on your own, and great to have handy for cooking vegetables and soups.

Pre-cut Vegetables

Look to see if your grocery store has these available in the produce section. They’re wonderful to have on hand to steam, stir fry, or microwave. You can also buy veggies whole and portion them into your own personal blends.

Root Vegetables

Red onions, garlic, shallots, and ginger.

Citrus

Think of citrus as a two- for-one. The zest can be used in marinades and the juice can be drizzled over cooked vegetables and used in vinaigrettes. Use a lemon or lime squeezer for easy juicing!

Eggs

Whip up a quick omelet, poach eggs in tomato sauce, fry one for a sandwich or grain bowl topper, or hard-boil a few for quick snacks.

Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt

Perfect on its own as a snack with fresh berries or the base for a smoothie, overnight oats, or healthy, creamy dressing.

Dairy

Milk (of your choice), light sour cream, and unsalted butter.

High Quality Cheeses

Invest in a microplane cheese grater and add Parmesan into salads, soups, and more. Remember a little goes a long way. We also love to throw pieces of the cheese rind into simmering soups for an umami boost. I keep feta, sharp cheddar, and ricotta on hand as well.

Miscellaneous

Panko, olive oil mayo, low sodium soy sauce or tamari, whole wheat flour, Worcestershire sauce, salsa, and canned Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce.

… and don’t forget your Freezer! 

A powerful resource for keeping fresh food on hand is your freezer! I keep mine well-stocked with whole grain breads, salmon and shrimp, soups, and a variety of meals that I’ve made and saved leftovers from. 

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messy milk and honey cake with apple butter and chamomile whipped cream as an offering to spring spirits to lift the heart off it’s knocking lamb-knees.

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I just got this beautiful spice organizer at an antique store for only $10 💕💕

The last two jars will be used for the chamomile and lavender I’m growing 🌱🌱

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For the men who want a traditional wife, be aware you need to be a traditional husband

Take care of a family financially, both wife and children

Take on the stress of that situation. Of course your wife will be there to take some of the stress away, but she cannot do all

Be willing to lead the household. This isn’t just being the boss, this is being able to make the right decisions for all of the people who are in your family

Support your wife. She is not just a toy for you to use, she may have tough days and need some help. Her asking you to pick up some dirty clothes once a month isn’t the end of the world.

Understand the world isn’t made for your situation. Most countries promote the DINK or dual income 1 kid lifestyle. If you wish to live any other way, you’ll have to work possibly twice as hard.

Do not get me wrong, I love traditional men, but many of you online seem to forget this is not an easy way for you to have a maid and babysitter. This is a partnership, and not always the easiest option.

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Is anyone else confuses as to why there's pornography in the #homemaker and #traditional tags on here. Its so bizarre to me and so frustrating when I just wanna look at pictures of cakes and cute families 🙄

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*RARE* John Denver & Johnny Cash - Take Me Home Country Roads

Found this while going through my granddad’s VHS tapes and couldn’t find it anywhere online, so here it is.

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How to Make Money from a Mini Farm

Chickens, Ducks, Quail

Eggs for Eating – You can sell your eggs to your friends, family, neighbors or farmer’s market. I wrote more about that here – Selling Eggs From Your Backyard Homestead. You’ll get the best price for free-range or pastured eggs.

Fertile Eggs – If you’re able to have a rooster on your property you may find a a business selling fertile eggs for others to set in their incubators. You’ll get more money for rare or popular breeds so do a little research on what people are looking for in your area.

Day Old Chicks or Ducklings –  Some homesteaders do not want to deal with incubation. They’d prefer to to buy young chicks for their brooder. You should also check with your local feed stores – they make be interested in carrying chicks, quail and ducklings; and on a regular basis.

Rabbits

Fiber Rabbits – I see more and more homesteaders spinning their own yarn. I believe fiber rabbits may become even more popular in the next few years. You can sell the rabbits or just their fibers (which does not require dispatching them). You’ll need a mentor to show you how to properly harvest the hair from your fiber rabbits for sale.  See Raising Fiber Rabbits.

Pet Rabbits – As a mom that was bent on only raising meat rabbits, I still got suckered into a little pet Lionhead. Pet rabbits are fun and many seek them as alternatives to cats and dogs in the house. Lionheads are particularly popular with kids because of their sweet temperaments and fluff.

Rabbit Droppings – Yep, you CAN sell rabbit poop. Gardeners love that rabbit droppings can be composted or put right into their gardens for as a fertilizer. You can sell it by the bag full – and if you have a rabbit you know how much just one can produce each day.

Worms & Compost

Meal Worms – I can tell you my chickens and quail have always loved receiving fresh and dried meal worms as a treat. And raising meal worms is fairly easy. You can have a market through direct sales to owners of poultry, pet birds and pet lizards; but you may also have pet stores who will buy your stock.

Red Wigglers – Great for vermicomposting and fishing, red wigglers are a popular worm that you can grow for your own use as well as for sale. See How to Get Started Raising Red Wigglers.

Compost – From worm castings to compost for planting; if you have extra to sell you will quickly have a market.

Herbs

Sell fresh herb plants or cuttings – If you have the space to grow herbal transplants in small pot this can be a viable business. Also cuttings for people to dry for their own use, is another option.

Sell dried herbs – Or sell your herbs already dried and packaged.

Make your own herbal teas for sale – Do you make tea blends? You can make some from your own herbs or ones you purchase.

Garden

Seeds – Do you save seeds? You may have a market for selling your own seeds, especially if they are organic and/or heirloom varieties.

Transplants – I always seem to have more pepper and tomato seedlings than I really need. If you do too, or you want to do it on purpose, you could offer seedlings up for sales. Some people just don’t want to wait on seeds when they are planning and planting their gardens.

Fruit and Vegetables – Check your local rules and regulations first; but selling your excess harvest can bring a good income in. If you have enough, you may want to consider a booth at your local farmer’s market.

From Your Kitchen

If you’re skilled in the kitchen and have the time to produce extras, you might be able to sell your goods. You’ll need to see what laws there are about selling foods and see if you can meet the standards of your state first.

Jams, Jellies and other Canned Goods

Artisan Cheeses

Fresh Baked Breads

Starters for sourdough, kombucha, keifer, etc.

Crafts

This could be an entire post on it’s own because handmade items are popular at locally, in farmer’s markets and even online. If you have a gift for crafts you might just have a budding business right at your fingertips!

Homespun Yarn – Knitters and crocheters appreciate homespun yarn for their special projects.

Candles – Make candles in cute containers for sale. Or offer candles made from special ingredients like your homegrown beeswax.

Soaps, Lotions, Salves and Balms – If you love to make these handmade personal items you could have a wonderful business! Consider using locally grown / sourced, organic or specialty items whenever possible.

Needlecrafts – Do you sew? You could make reusable pads or offer mending or tailoring services. Do you knit or crochet? Make afghans, scarves, sweaters, or even wash clothes for sale! Do you quilt? Make handmade quilts to order and you could make a nice profit.

Woodworking – If you’re willing to practice woodworking, there are many products you could make and offer for sale. For best profits consider using woods offered for free or inexpensive scraps.