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Autumn Rayne Acres
@bthompson
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Hi, I am a Mother, Wife, Veteran, Soap Maker and Aspiring Homesteader.
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2017-05-30 23:50
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-07-03 22:19
Homestead update - Autumn Rayne Acres
Greetings Steemit! As promised - here is a quick update on what has happened over here at Autumn Rayne Acres. We have added Sheep! I now have a breeding pair of Boarder Leicester Sheep. The Boarder Leicester
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bthompson
farming
2018-07-01 20:41
My Goat has a Strange habit
Greetings Steemit! It seems like it has been FOREVER since I have gotten on here. Life on the homestead has kept me busy and so much has changed. I will be posting a update post later to get everyone up
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-02-11 15:06
Soapy Creations by Autumn Rayne Acres
In addition to homesteading and working a full time corporate job (from home) I also make and sell hand crafted soaps and other bath and body products - predominantly vegan in nature too. For a long time
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-01-13 14:11
I have the strangest chickens!
Okay, there is nothing particularly strange about my chickens. I have 6 run of the mill black sex link chickens and 5 Mottled English Orpingtons. I love both of them for very different reasons too. I love
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bthompson
cooking
2018-01-07 15:15
Amish Sweet Bread
In looking to live a healthier and more sustainable life I started making my own bread. My family no longer buys store bought bread as it is usually much less expensive for me to make it myself. Not to
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-01-06 22:33
Goat with a Coat
With the cooler temps I worry for our little babies who stay outside. Now, I understand that animals and especially those who normally stay out are probably fine. However, I felt compelled to provide a
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-01-06 01:27
Surviving the Cold
As many of you know my family and I recently moved from Central New York to the Coastal Region of Virginia. I was realistic in the knowledge that we would still get some colder temperatures, even below
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bthompson
homesteadingchallenge
2018-01-01 21:14
Homesteading Challenge - 2018 Resolutions for Autumn Rayne Acres
2018 is going to be the year of growth for us here at Autumn Rayne Acres. We have only been living on our property since June 2017 so have little in the way of infrastructure for our homestead. Last summer
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bthompson
thl
2017-12-27 02:14
Long time - No Post - Busy Homestead!
Happy Holidays from our homestead to yours! I don't know about the rest of you but life here on the homestead has been a whirlwind! The garden is in, the chickens are laying, Christmas is over and I am
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bthompson
homesteadphotocontest
2017-12-27 01:44
First Homestead Photography Contest
On our sweet little homestead our day would not be complete without a little shenanigans with our two Nigerian Dwarf Goats Frigg and Loki. These two keep things so lively and entertaining. Loki, true to
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bthompson
diy
2017-09-24 13:21
DIY Laundry Detergent - Living Frugally
Greetings Homesteading Enthusiast! As I continue on my journey towards self sustainability and frugal living I found myself cringing each time I would go to the store to buy laundry soap. It is so expensive
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bthompson
homestead
2017-09-18 00:28
Fall Update from the Homestead
Greetings from the Homestead - its been a while since I have posted. With work, school starting and many projects on the homestead I have found little time for social media. where to start...where to start...
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bthompson
homesteading
2017-08-14 21:36
Welcome Frigg and Loki - Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats to the Homestead
Greeting Steemit! Please join me in welcoming Frigg and Loki to the homestead. We acquired them this weekend and love the little stinkers already. They are spunky and full of energy and already getting
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bthompson
homesteading
2017-08-13 13:41
Exciting Things are Happening on the Homestead!
Good Morning Steemit! First off I must say I have hit a Steemit milestone this week. I now have over100 followers! Thank you all that follow, like comment and share in my families homesteading journey.
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bthompson
thl
2017-08-08 02:06
Just Another Glorious Weekend on the Homestead
For me homesteading is a way to calm my high-strung self out! I am married to a career military man, I work a full time corporate job and raise our two daughters. Some might think I am crazy for wanting
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bthompson
homesteadingchallenge
2017-08-02 23:34
Homesteading Challenge #2 ....Embarrassing Homestead Stories
I am in the process of reawakening my inner homesteader. I was raised on a dairy farm and lived the homesteading life up until I joined the Army in 2005. Now, I am working towards getting back to the lifestyle
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thl
2017-07-26 01:28
DIY Bath Fizzies
I have been making DYI bath products for a few years now and most recently have taken up crafting artisan soap. Before I moved here to Virginia I even had started a little soap business for myself. That
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bthompson
thl
2017-07-26 00:38
Checking Out the Bean Tee Pee and the Three Sisters Who Live There
I had posted the other day about teaching my daughter about pollination and had posted some pictures of our garden. @stortebeker had made mention of planting the three sisters together and I wanted to
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bthompson
thl
2017-07-25 00:27
The Birds and the... Pumpkins - Teaching my 9 year old about pollination.
I cannot think of any better way than to spend my lunch break than out in my garden with my Mini-Me. Teaching her the science behind how the plants produce fruit. We recently watched a video on pollinating
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bthompson
homesteading
2017-07-23 14:23
Newest Members of our little homestead
Growing up both my husband and I had dogs. Over the past ten years my husband and I have wanted to bring the joy of having a dog back into our lives. Sadly this has not been possible up until recently
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