Date: April 8, 2018 - April 15, 2018
Introduction
Welcome to the official Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (#WHN)! This newsletter will be released each Sunday with a detailed exposition of the previous week’s homesteading related 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).
- 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 on SteemChat(
Authors featured & referenced in this WHN issue include:
“A delegation and voting bot to fund eco-building and sustainable communities based on blockchain” by
A new bot is building a better world! Check out “A delegation and voting bot to fund eco-building and sustainable communities based on blockchain” by
“EcoVillage coin gives us an incredible alternative of life-long and affordable security, and at the same time a solution to our planet’s environmental crisis.”
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“Early Spring Homestead & Garden Update” by
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“DIY | Love Veggie Chips? Why buy them? | Save $” by
One of my favorite go-to snacks can now be healthy! Check out how to make these “DIY | Love Veggie Chips? Why buy them? | Save $” by
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“Keto Soft Taco Shells & Taco Seasoning Mix” by
You know what goes well with chips and dip?? These “Keto Soft Taco Shells & Taco Seasoning Mix” by
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“Back Acres: Useful Knots and Tow Strapping Brush with a Double Half-Hitch Slip Knot” by
Learn one of the most basic yet essential skills needed for prepping and homesteading - “Back Acres: Useful Knots and Tow Strapping Brush with a Double Half-Hitch Slip Knot” with help from
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“This furniture polish is so safe you can even EAT it” by 
Eat what now?! Yup, kick the chemicals to the curb and use “This furniture polish is so safe you can even EAT it” instead with help from
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“The First Flowers of Spring at Golden Oak Farm” by
As the weather warms and weeks go by, more and more plants are popping up! Take a peek at “The First Flowers of Spring at Golden Oak Farm” by
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“Our First Duck Massacre” by
Unfortunately spring is not only the time for new birth… these was also “Our First Duck Massacre” on the
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“Breaking Out Of My Shell With A New Job Adventure” by
New opportunities and adventure awaits
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“The Walkerland Homestead Kitchen Reno Update” by
Nothing is more satisfying than renovations and remodeling! Check out “The Walkerland Homestead Kitchen Reno Update” by
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“BROWNIE’S BABIES” by
More spring babies! I can’t get enough of these cuties… including “BROWNIE’S BABIES” - a beautiful set of brown twins - that
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“We Have Bees Again on Fleming Family Farm” by
The bees are back and not just because it is spring! 3 nucs were purchased and picked up in “We Have Bees Again on Fleming Family Farm” by
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“PAPA-PEPPER’S COMBINATION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - WEEK 28” by
The winners for week #27 of the “COMBINATION PHOTOGRAPHY” contest have been revealed and the contest for week #28 has begun!
Current Status: ACTIVE - Click here!
Deadline: Post Payout
“Homestead Photography Contest Week #13 Winners and New Theme” by
The winners for week #13 of the “Homestead Photography” contest have been revealed and the contest for week #14 has begun!
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“Weekly Woodworking Competition #13” by
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The winners for week 12 of the “Woodworking Competition” have been revealed and the for week 13 has begun!
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“WIN Prize Pool 20 SBD + 5 STEEM - Cool Curator Contest #11 - Plus Winner from Week #10” by
The winners for the 10th “Cool Curator” contest have been revealed and the 11th contest has begun!
Current Status: ACTIVE - Click here!
Deadline: Post Payout
“Freedom Challenge #5: What’s the next action you will take to ensure your freedom? (Delegation + SBD Reward)” by
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The winners of the 4th “Freedom Challenge” have been revealed and the 5th contest has begun!
Current Status: ACTIVE - Click here!
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“Petals Contest #rosesopenweekend Our weekly selection 9. The Winners!” by
The winners of last week’s “Petals” contests (#flowers, #pinkflowerday, #yellowflowerday, & #rosesopenweekend) have been revealed and this week’s contests have begun!
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“Guess the Due Date Contest for Belle’s Calf and Win 3 SBD” by
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The “Guess The Due Date” contest for Belle and her calf has begun!
Current Status: ACTIVE - Click here!
Deadline: Birth of calf - TBA
That’s All Folks!
That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 12 articles by 12 different authors and reference 26articles by 19 different authors!
Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #33 - simply comment below (please include a link) or dm the author (
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