Family, Education & Community on the Homestead

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Discover how to homeschool off-grid, build local resilience, and raise children with hands-on skills and ancestral wisdom. These articles explore education, family life, and the power of human connection on the homestead.

Community Land Trust Explained: Building Affordable and Equitable Housing Imagine a world where housing is permanently affordable, where communities have a say in how land is used, and where development benefits residents instead of displacing them. This isn’t just a utopian dream; it’s the reality offered by community land trusts (CLTs). These innovative organizations are […]

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Find Intentional Communities: A Guide to Purposeful Living Imagine a life where your neighbors are not just people who share a fence line, but active participants in a shared vision. A life where decisions are made collectively, resources are shared, and the rhythms of daily life are interwoven with a sense of purpose. This isn’t

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How to Start a Repair Cafe: A Comprehensive Guide Imagine a room buzzing with activity. Not the frantic energy of a busy store, but a focused, collaborative hum. Someone meticulously darns a sock, another tinkers with a toaster, and a third patiently guides a neighbor through fixing a wobbly chair. This isn’t a pipe dream

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Starting a Community Kitchen: A Recipe for Connection and Change Imagine a place where the aroma of simmering spices mingles with the lively chatter of neighbors. Not a restaurant, but a shared space, a community kitchen, where people come together to cook, share, and connect. Starting a community kitchen is more than just creating a

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Unlocking Community Power: The Rise of Local Sharing Platforms Imagine a world where your neighbor’s rarely-used power tools are readily available for your weekend project, or where you can easily borrow a dress for a special occasion instead of buying something new. This isn’t a utopian fantasy; it’s the reality being built by local sharing

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