What’s up on and around our homestead this week?
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Sabbath Ebenezer Stones Our Sabbath Ebenezer Stones“Here I raise my Ebenezer…” In Bible times, the children of Israel were instructed to set up memorial stones, so they could remember God’s care them them. The stones served as silent witnesses to God’s provision and intervention. What better time, than on Sabbath, to reflect on God’s care?…
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While we were sleeping with covid, things were happening on the homestead.
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I awoke at 5, feeling something warm in my bed. I had no idea this day would change our lives forever!
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A morning walk out to the gardens brings more than weeds!
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Have you tried Hobo Pies? Today I’m giving you a blast from the past! Let’s take a trip down memory lane and talk about Hobo Pies! When I was young–like 12-16, my brothers and I joined the Pathfinders! We made some seriously wonderful memories in that club (kind of like scout clubs, for boys and…
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Are you in need of MORE Bible Promises for your Homestead? I know that I am! Once I finished last week’s page of wonderful Bible Gems, more and more kept coming to my mind! I decided not to keep them to myself, but to share them, as more encouragement for our journeys! Oops! “Last week”…
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The Trailing Arbutus of Ridge Haven Trailing Arbutus at Ridge Haven Homestead Trailing Arbutus–my second favorite Spring Wildflower! My first encounter with the Trailing Arbutus happened in April, 2018. Our family visited some friends for lunch, and the hostess provided each child with a list and a camera, along with the instructions to “Go find…
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Sabbath Hike with Friends What a beautiful day for a hike! Several families grabbed a quick lunch after church, then we hit the road! After a scenic drive along the French Broad River, we arrived at the entrance to Weaver’s Bend Road, a five-mile gravel road leading to the Chimney Rocks trail head. Empty About…
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Did your mom make granola growing up? Mine did, and now the recipe is out! I’m so thankful for my Mom’s Granola!
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How We Garden—Preparing Terrace Gardens These last few weeks we’ve really caught Spring Fever! Mini daffodils in our flower bed along the driveway Daffodils, Crocuses, Tiny green shoots poking up, And even the green briars twisting around on the hills, All of these and more signal the arrival of that glorious time of the year…
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Need Gift Ideas for an Off Grid Teen? Ah…teens! Do you feel stumped when you see a teen whose family lives off grid? Do you wonder what he thinks about this life and how you can give him something that he’ll use! It’s common. And there is no answer that will cover every teen. My…
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Tools Trump Toys!! Several years ago, I wrote this post for my homeschooling group. It remains my most popular post and my favorite of all times. When I transferred my Lessons and Lessons blog over here to Ridge Haven Homestead last year, I assumed that all of my posts had come along. Sadly, this one…
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What do you give an Off Grid Woman? Sometime or other, if you’re a homesteader, or know someone who is, you might wonder what in the world would a lady wound want who is one of those crazy Off-gridders. An off grid woman is sometimes a mystery to others. Am I right? First of all,…
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Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Howdy and happy Blog Hop day! It’s a busy week here at Ridge Haven Homestead–been too busy to blog! But at least we get to blog hop! Hope your week is going well, and thanks for sharing your posts here! ? Now on to the Hop Homestead Blog Hop…
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