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Anna Chesley is a freelance writer with a soft spot for old books, old recipes, and old-fashioned ways of doing things. She’s the founder of saltinmycoffee.com,  where she writes about homesteading and self-sufficiency, and the1800shousewife.com, where she re-creates 1800’s recipes for the modern kitchen.

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive garden often requires hours of labor-intensive work, from planting and weeding to watering and harvesting. For those living with chronic pain or navigating the challenges of aging, this level of physical effort …

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Waking up to a chaotic kitchen is one of the quickest ways to ruin a good morning. You stumble toward the coffee maker only to find it covered in yesterday’s grounds, or you reach for a mug and realize they are all sitting dirty in the sink. This morning frustration is exactly what thousands of …

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For those dreaming of a backyard brimming with fresh fruit, waiting years for trees to mature can feel like an eternity. But thanks to one orchardist on TikTok, The American Fig Company (@plantfanatics), there’s hope for impatient gardeners. This TikTok creator has shared four fast-growing fruit trees that mature and produce fruit much quicker than …

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For those looking to build a more self-sufficient life on a small plot of land, finding an efficient and sustainable meat source is often a top priority. While chickens and goats are popular choices, rabbits offer a unique set of advantages that make them an incredible option for any homestead. They are quiet, reproduce quickly, …

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The humble rotisserie chicken may be the unsung hero of the grocery store. It sits there under the heat lamps, golden and fragrant, usually costing less than an uncooked bird. We often grab one for a quick dinner when we are too tired to cook, ripping into a leg or slicing off the breast meat …

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Every January in recent years, social media feeds have flooded with colorful plant-based meals, enthusiastic pledges, and the hashtag #Veganuary. It has become a cultural phenomenon, a viral movement that seems to grow exponentially with each passing year. But while many know it as a month-long challenge to ditch animal products, few realize that behind …

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Winter can feel like a dormant period where the garden is asleep and our hands stay out of the dirt. However, the online gardening community is buzzing with activity that suggests otherwise. A quick scroll through the gardening side of TikTok (endearingly known as “Gardentok”) reveals a thriving subculture of green thumbs who are already …

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We all have that one kitchen task that seems deceptively simple yet consistently ends in disaster. For years, mine was making hard-boiled eggs. It sounds ridiculous to say out loud because boiling an egg is often considered the most basic of culinary skills. Yet, time and again, I found myself standing over the sink, picking …

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It may seem ironic, but many people are turning to TikTok, a platform known for its endless scroll, for tips on how to put down their phones. Surprisingly, a growing movement on the app is focused on just that. Users are sharing their journeys and strategies for a “digital detox,” aiming to reclaim their time …

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January is a time of New Year’s resolutions, and starting a running habit is a common one. The gap between the desire to run and actually pounding the pavement, can end up feeling like a hurdle though. Professional running coach Dr. Casey Guthmiller understands this hesitation perfectly, and has shared a TikTok video to help. …

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