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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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Gloucester, VA
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May 30, 2017
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bthompson
schoolofminnows
2018-07-10 01:39
RE: Blue Around The Homestead - Grow Your Own Food and be Less Dependent on Greedy Corporations. Take Back Power from Big AG
I say go for it! the pop of color alone is worth it. I would love to hear your opinion on their taste. Like I said - to me they are just a little more tart than your standard blueberry. However, they are
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bthompson
nature
2018-07-10 01:29
RE: BEAUTIFUL BABY FIVE LINED SKINK
We have tons of these little guys on our property. I usually see them scurrying around my back porch. The kids just about go nuts when they see them and have even taken up naming them. I don't think they
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bthompson
gardening
2018-07-10 01:26
RE: Mint Family: Kitchen Garden Herbalism (Are you growing any mint family members?)
great read! I enjoyed learning about the mint family. I am really inspired to go out and plant herb gardens out in my fruit tree orchard to deter some of the pests we have. We don't spray at our orchard
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bthompson
schoolofminnows
2018-07-10 01:20
RE: Blue Around The Homestead - Grow Your Own Food and be Less Dependent on Greedy Corporations. Take Back Power from Big AG
we have been harvesting our blueberries for 2 weeks now. we diversified our crop last year and planted a couple of pink lemonade blueberry plants. They add a fun pop of pink to the mix - but really don't
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bthompson
dtube
2018-07-08 23:11
RE: DIY Lavender Goat Milk Soap!!!
Don't let the Lye scare you. It is definitely not something to take lightly - but its not as scary as everyone makes it out to be. I have been making cold process soap for 3 years now. LOL I remember how
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-07-08 22:48
RE: Papa, Pomme De Terre, Spud: What About Them Taters?! Growing and Storing Potatoes for Sustenance
yes, an oven would be amazing - I bet the added Smokey flavor of a brick style oven would be amazing. The purples don't have a particularly unique flavor to me. nutritionally they are not much different
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-07-08 22:13
RE: Papa, Pomme De Terre, Spud: What About Them Taters?! Growing and Storing Potatoes for Sustenance
We are digging up our potatoes here in Virginia. we planted 4 varieties this year. Purple (not sure of the actual name), Kennebec, Russet and Reds. Next year - we will be just planting the Kennebec and
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farming
2018-07-02 14:21
RE: My Goat has a Strange habit
HI @cosmophobia - I have never experienced this personally. contrary to popular belief goats can be very picky and particular eaters. Also, there are quite a few foods that are toxic to goats so you really
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bthompson
introduceyourself
2018-02-11 14:45
RE: Let Me Introduce Myself
Welcome! It is great to see a fellow soap maker on here too. I would love to see a soaping community grow on here too. :) do you make goats milk soaps or animal based soaps? I predominantly stick with
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bthompson
cooking
2018-01-14 02:16
RE: Amish Sweet Bread
Hi @offbeatbroad! I have an a grain mill attachment that goes on my kitchen aid. You can use a food processor though as long as it is a good quality one. I got the Wheat Berries on Amazon. Below is the
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-01-13 15:26
RE: Do you grow? It is almost time to start seeds!!
Great story! Following to see more great stories like this one! I too am getting ready to start my indoor seeds. I plan on waiting till about the 16th through the 20th to start some of my seedlings of
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homesteading
2018-01-13 14:53
RE: I have the strangest chickens!
Exactly! They work hard to produce my family and friends tasty eggs on a daily basis. So, they deserve some extra love and care for their efforts on our behalf. :)
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bthompson
homesteadingchallenge
2018-01-09 00:35
RE: Steemit “HomesteadingChallenge” #7 - WINNER Announcement and Reward Payout!
Loved seeing all the entries and everyone's goals and aspirations for the coming year! This is challenge was awesome and I look forward to seeing how everyone progresses and grows through the new year.
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bthompson
cooking
2018-01-07 22:46
RE: Amish Sweet Bread
We do sound a lot alike. I have been making soap now for just over 2 years. In addition to the soap I also make body butters, bath bombs, salves and beard oil. What is your favorite type of soap to make.
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bthompson
homesteading
2018-01-07 19:48
RE: HOMESTEADING CATALOGS for 2018 - The Ones We Use - FREE ORDER LINKS INCLUDED!
Thanks for the great resources! I have been considering cultivating mushrooms on our property so appreciated the suggested company.
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homesteading
2018-01-07 19:16
RE: Goat with a Coat
I don't have electricity where my goats and chickens are. I would have to run an extension cord out to their pens. I had thought about it - but really would rather find alternative means than using power
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bthompson
healthy2018
2018-01-07 19:11
RE: Healthy2018! Easy Homemade Hemp Milk
LOL glad to be of assistance. I have never added the ACV to the honey and garlic before! I usually consume 1 to 3 TBSP of ACV a day though so I get plenty of that in my diet. I have got to where I love
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bthompson
cooking
2018-01-07 19:02
RE: Amish Sweet Bread
That is awesome @sunscape. I just moved from the Syracuse, NY area. There was an Amish store I loved to go to in Maddison County. Troyer's was the name of it I think. We always loved to get ourselves a
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healthy2018
2018-01-07 16:57
RE: Healthy2018! Easy Homemade Hemp Milk
Thanks for sharing! As I am transitioning to a vegan diet this will come in handy! Also, is that honey and garlic in the background? this is one of my favorite wintertime health aids. that and honey slices
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homesteading
2018-01-06 22:45
RE: Reducing Red Meat in 2018 - A Matter of Health, Ethics, & Sustainability
I have a similar goal with going vegan. The last time I went vegan was on a bet with an employer and I did it cold turkey overnight. this time I am going to take a different approach and slowly phase meats
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