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10 Reasons Northeast Florida is The Best Place to Live in Florida

10 Reasons Northeast Florida is The Best Place to Live in Florida

Where is the best place to live in Florida? That question has been on the minds of many as Florida's population continues to boom. In this article,...

Thanksgiving Recipes: 3 Family Dressing Favorites

Thanksgiving Recipes: 3 Family Dressing Favorites

Kentucky farmwife Catherine S. Pond shares three Thanksgiving recipe favorites for Turkey "Jam", Jalapeno-Orange Cranberry Sauce and Catherine's...

20 Hobby Farming  Homesteading Gift Ideas for the Holidays

20 Hobby Farming & Homesteading Gift Ideas for the Holidays

Discover 20 one-of-kind hobby farming & homesteading gift ideas any back-to-the-lander, off-gridder, gardener or farmer will love.

Top 14 Gifts for the Homesteader and Hobby Farmers Kitchen

Top 14 Gifts for the Homesteader and Hobby Farmer’s Kitchen

Looking for a practical gift for the homesteader or hobby farmer on your holiday list? To help out, we’ve collected an assortment of kitchen gift...

Tips for Identifying Animals That Pass in the Night

Tips for Identifying Animals That Pass in the Night

Country living gives us a front-row seat to listen for and observe various nocturnal creatures. In this article, outdoorsman Jim Mize shares tips on...

The Feel of an Old Quilt

The Feel of an Old Quilt

As the days get shorter and the nights chillier, there's nothing like the comforting feel of an old quilt. Writer Jim Mize shares the story of his...

5 ZeroWaste Ideas for ecofriendly Pumpkin Decor

5 Zero-Waste Ideas for eco-friendly Pumpkin Decor

As soon as fall arrives, so do the ornamental (and edible) pumpkins. Rethink:Rural writer, Mara Watts, shares a few ideas for minimizing waste and...

How to Teach Kids to Build A Campfire Safely: A StepByStep Guide

How to Teach Kids to Build A Campfire Safely: A Step-By-Step Guide

Learning how to build a campfire is a rite of passage for country and city kids, but it must be done with great adult intention and attention to...

10 Fall Activities to Do in the Country

10 Fall Activities to Do in the Country

Looking for fun fall activities to do in your rural area or small town? Check out these 10 creative ideas the whole family will enjoy, from picking...

The Science Behind Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn

The Science Behind Why Leaves Change Color in Autumn

Country living near forests affords one a beautiful view of fall colors. But have you ever wondered why leaves change color in Autumn? Read on to...