Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #31

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(@kiaraantonoviche) or Discord (kiaraantonoviche#2922). You may submit your own articles as well!

Authors featured & referenced in this WHN issue include:

@birdsinparadise, @carpedimus, @daddykirbs, @eco-alex, @fernowl13, @flemingfarm, @frostyamber, @gardenofeden, @goldendawne, @goldenoakfarm, @helpie, @jackdub, @karenfoster, @knowledge-seeker, @ladiesofsteemit, @leafhopperfarm, @llfarms, @mnhomesteader, @mountainjewel, @papa-pepper, @petals, @preppersonline, @sagescrub, @sotall, @the-hearth, @walkerland, @woodworkcurators, @zpedro

“A delegation and voting bot to fund eco-building and sustainable communities based on blockchain” by @eco-alex

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 @eco-alex to see how!

“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.”

Follow @eco-alex and @ecotrain to stay in the loop and upvote if you’re amazed at what cryptocurrency can achieve!

“Early Spring Homestead & Garden Update” by @sagescrub

Follow @sagescrub and click here to see more great photos from the garden!

“DIY | Love Veggie Chips? Why buy them? | Save $” by @birdsinparadise

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 @birdsinparadise!

Follow @birdsinparadise for the recipe and don’t forget to upvote!

“Keto Soft Taco Shells & Taco Seasoning Mix” by @fernowl13

You know what goes well with chips and dip?? These “Keto Soft Taco Shells & Taco Seasoning Mix” by @fernowl13!

Follow @fernowl13 and upvote if you plan on taking taco Tuesday to the next level!

“Back Acres: Useful Knots and Tow Strapping Brush with a Double Half-Hitch Slip Knot” by @jackdub

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 @jackdub!

Follow @jackdub to get the knack of the knots and don’t forget to upvote!

“This furniture polish is so safe you can even EAT it” by @zpedro

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 @zpedro!

Follow @zpedro for the recipe and upvote if you appreciate chemical free cleaning!

“The First Flowers of Spring at Golden Oak Farm” by @goldenoakfarm

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 @goldenoakfarm to see a vibrant and colorful variety of new growth in their garden!

Follow @goldenoakfarm and upvote if spring makes you smile!

“Our First Duck Massacre” by @mnhomesteader

Unfortunately spring is not only the time for new birth… these was also “Our First Duck Massacre” on the @mnhomesteader homestead! What kind of creature could have taken out four of their waterfowls? Take a look to find out the fate of the guilty party!

Follow @mnhomesteader and upvote to send your support and condolences!

“Breaking Out Of My Shell With A New Job Adventure” by @karenfoster

New opportunities and adventure awaits @karenfoster this spring as she experiences “Breaking Out Of My Shell With A New Job Adventure!” Check it out to see what she will be doing!

Follow @karenfoster to find out more and send a congratulatory upvote!

“The Walkerland Homestead Kitchen Reno Update” by @walkerland

Nothing is more satisfying than renovations and remodeling! Check out “The Walkerland Homestead Kitchen Reno Update” by @walkerland to see what’s going on!

Follow @walkerland to see the future finished project and don’t forget to upvote!

“BROWNIE’S BABIES” by @leafhopperfarm

More spring babies! I can’t get enough of these cuties… including “BROWNIE’S BABIES” - a beautiful set of brown twins - that @leafhopperfarm shared!

Follow @leafhopperfarm for more photos and upvote to welcome these kids to the world!

“We Have Bees Again on Fleming Family Farm” by @flemingfarm

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 @flemingfarm!

Follow @flemingfarm and upvote if you appreciate our pollinators!

“PAPA-PEPPER’S COMBINATION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST - WEEK 28” by @papa-pepper

The winners for week #27 of the “COMBINATION PHOTOGRAPHY” contest have been revealed and the contest for week #28 has begun!