Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #3
Date: July 2, 2017 - July 9, 2017
NOTE: This newsletter is a bit shorter than normal because a new rule has been implemented - all articles MUST have permission granted from the author to include them in the newsletter. To expedite this process in the future, you may comment below with “I give you indefinite permission to include my articles in future newsletters!” Thank you in advance!
Introduction
Welcome to the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter! This newsletter will be released each Sunday with a detailed exposition of the previous week’s homesteading articles.
Mission
The goal of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter is to increase awareness and support of the Steemit homesteading community!
Submissions
In order to recommend articles for future WHN issues, the following guidelines must be adhered to:
- The article must be related to homesteading, prepping, farming & agriculture, sustainability, nature & environment, and/or gardening.
- The article must be published between the newsletter’s respective dates (Sunday to Sunday). Articles should not be in their last 12 hours before payout at the time of publication.
- The article must be original material. Any plagiarized articles will be blocked and future submissions from the corresponding account will be banned.
To submit a recommendation, simply comment on the most recent WHN article (please include a link) or dm the author (
Submission Deadline:
Saturday evenings before the publication of the WHN on Sundays.
Authors
Featured authors of this WHN issue include:
All photos, quotes, and articles belong to each respective linked author. Permission to repost and link these articles has been obtained from each respective linked author.
Featured Article
“I AM EGGSTREMELY EGGCITED GUYS!” by
A big milestone in a small and fragile package - this past Wednesday,
Make sure to send your congratulations to
Featured Photo
“Can you find the queen? Another easy one.” by
I spy with my little eye… the perfect photo challenge! This past Wednesday,
So can you spot her?! Follow
Check out the previous photo challenge too - “Can you find the queen” here as well?
DIY Tutorial(s)
“DIY Chemical Free Household Cleaner and Plant Care Spray” by
Interested in making your own chemical free cleaning solutions and plant care spray? Well
With only a handful of ingredients and a delicious scent from an enticing blend of essential oils, these DIY recipes by
P.S. Congratulations to
“Outdoor Kitchen Build - Part 5 - Roofing” by
With roofing underway in the most recent post, the major construction of
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Healthy Recipe(s)
“Poached Eggs with Smashed Avocado & Tomato” by
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Current Events
“Raising and Hatching Chickens Off Grid - New Generation of CHICKS!” by
A new batch of baby chicks have arrived on the homestead and
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“Can Bees Sting Through Nitrile Gloves? - Beekeeping Adventures!” by
The tension from unanswered questions is almost unbearable… can bees sting through nitrile gloves?! Will mamakirbs get stung and abandon her first beekeeping cinematography adventure?!
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“SteemDreamPayFwd: Mini Georgian Homestead” by minighomestead
What is SteemDreamPayFwd?
It is a movement to support the goals and dreams of Steemit users! And
Check out “SteemDreamPayFwd: Mini Georgian Homestead” and follow
“Dorper sheep, rotational grazing and tree felling.” by
This past week,
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“Turning Sandy Baren Ground Into a Nutrition Oasis!” by
Last week, we got the see the beginning of a permaculture experiment involving sweet potatoes from
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Penny For Your Thoughts
“Inquiry to Homesteaders and Preppers- What Motivates you to do what you do?” by 
Homesteading and prepping takes time, dedication, and a lot of hard work. So
This question, along with a multitude of others, aims to begin a genuine discussion of hopes, dreams, and inspiration from the Steemit community. So give it some thought, follow
“What Motivates you to do what you do?”
Answer here!
That’s All Folks!
That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 11 articles by 11 different authors!
NOTE: This newsletter is a bit shorter than normal because a new rule has been implemented - all articles MUST have permission granted from the author to include them in the newsletter. To expedite this process in the future, you may comment below with “I give you indefinite permission to include my articles in future newsletters!” Thank you in advance!
Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #4 - simply comment below (please include a link) or dm the author (
Don’t forget to show your support and appreciation to the original authors of these articles by following, upvoting, and resteeming their work!
All photos, quotes, and articles belong to each respective linked author. Permission to repost and link these articles has been obtained from each respective linked author.
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Issue #1, Issue #2