Simple Living – The Urban Homestead

CRAFTING: Mending, Knitting & More

Posted by Anais Dervaes on July 10, 2014

“And in the act of making things, just by living their daily lives, they also make history. Knitting in spare…

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LOVING YOURSELF WELL: Teas, Tonics & Tinctures

Posted by Anais Dervaes on February 4, 2014

Loving Yourself Well. Learn a mindful and practical strategy for building your immune system, rather than reactionary…

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BITTERS FOR BETTER

Posted by Anais Dervaes on July 11, 2013

Thanks to the garden and being conscious of what we’ve eaten for as long as I can…

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DAY OF REST

Posted by Anais Dervaes on May 26, 2013

I was somewhat surprised to see the “Sabbath” post get such a…

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PLUCK & CLUCK

Posted by Anais Dervaes on May 22, 2013

“Music & farming have always gone hand in…

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SABBATH = TIME OUT!

Posted by Anais Dervaes on March 8, 2013

“Mindfulness is a certain way of paying attention that is healing, that is restorative, that is reminding you of…

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THIS IS THE WAY WE WASH OUR CLOTHES

Posted by Anais Dervaes on February 26, 2013

This is the way we wash the clothes, wash the clothes, wash the clothes. This is the way we…

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SOAP FROM TREES

Posted by Treechild on September 27, 2012

Over the years, a “what-if” question I’ve asked is, What if I don’t have______ or can’t obtain________? During my childhood…

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HOMESTEAD HELPER: STRETCH

Posted by Anais Dervaes on September 5, 2012

“One of the most important resources that a garden makes available for use is the gardener’s own body. A garden…

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PINTEREST

Posted by Treechild on September 4, 2012

I’ll admit it: I’m a big Pinterest fan! Because I signed up around the time I was in…

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