Learn How to Weave with a Kromski Harp Rigid Heddle Loom

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

I learned how to weave on a small handheld loom and fell in love with the process of turning my handspun wool yarn into small woven household items.  The rigid heddle loom is a bigger loom perfect for a beginner weaver, yet not as large and bulky as a floor loom, . . . → Read More: Learn How to Weave with a Kromski Harp Rigid Heddle Loom

Top 10 Homestead and Country Living Christmas Gift Ideas… to Give to Your Self-Reliant Family or Friends

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

As the trend towards self-reliance and sustainable lifestyles continues, more people will be searching for tools and equipment to obtain self-sufficiency.  Why not invest in these as Christmas or Yule gifts for your family and friends?  For several years, we bought gifts for ourselves, our kids, friends and family that helped . . . → Read More: Top 10 Homestead and Country Living Christmas Gift Ideas… to Give to Your Self-Reliant Family or Friends

A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Goats

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©2010 Shanna Ohmes

I raised goats for many years, all for different purposes.  I was raised on raw goats milk and when I had my own children, I went back to raising goats for them.  As long as we were on raw goats milk we had fewer to no health problems.  I made lots . . . → Read More: A Beginner’s Guide to Raising Goats

Homesteading and Self-Reliance: 7 Tips on How to Get Started Without Leaving your Current Life

©2010 Shanna Ohmes

You have a great job in the city, but long to live in the country.  Your life is a hectic rat race, but you can’t justify leaving your current lifestyle for a slower paced one.  You’re stressed out, pulling your hair out and thinking the grass has got to be greener . . . → Read More: Homesteading and Self-Reliance: 7 Tips on How to Get Started Without Leaving your Current Life

Sauerkraut and Pickle Crocks

Sauerkraut and Pickling Crocks and Supplies

Cultures for Health

Cultures for Health