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From The Homesteading Cottage: Passionate follower of Christ. Daughter. Friend. Eccentric Aunt. Mum to 1 Spunky Doxie. Artist. Reader. Free Spirit. Nature Girl. Homesteader. Knowledge Seeker. Encourager. Intuitive. NRA Member. A True Feminist. Metalsmith. Raw Foodie. Tea Drinker. Recycler. Day Dreamer and Lover of Life.

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✿ Operate with integrity
✿ Return to the basics
✿ Embrace the handmade lifestyle
✿ Live closer to the land
✿ Keep simplicity as a touchstone
✿ Honor good stewardship
✿ Celebrate each day
✿ Embrace the art of being a keeper of the home
✿ Practice thrift and frugality
✿ Build community through sharing and encouragement
✿ Learn new self-sufficiency skills
✿ Develop avenues for others to embrace simplicity
✿ Encourage the next generation in homesteading skills

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