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    Health, happiness, and homesteading

    Starting a homestead has helped our family escape the chaos of the modern world, enjoy healthy food, find the magic in ordinary life, and become more self-sufficient.

    Whether you own acres of land or a tiny urban plot, I hope this blog will help you on your journey toward a simpler, happier life.

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    Our family bought a homestead in Canada 8 years ago and we haven't looked back. Although it hasn't always been easy, our mud and manure-filled lives have been incredibly rewarding.

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    Kimberlee, the author of old walsh farm

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