The Benefits of Elderberry
John Moody
August 17, 2021
Discover the perks of elderberry! Expert John Moody shares his knowledge of the history of elder and why this plant can offer us so much good.
History
10 Things Jay Lehman Says
admin
June 15, 2018
Please join us in wishing Jay Lehman, founder of Lehman’s, a very happy 87th birthday tomorrow, April 21!
25 Ways to Use Flour Sack Towels Around the Home
Sarah Nussbaum
April 24, 2017
They’re super absorbent, lint free, and vastly superior to the decorative towels you might find at a department store.
Jerry Cans Are the Ultimate Preparedness – Even Against Lions!
Galen Lehman
March 29, 2017
The jerry can (probably) saved me from being eaten by lions! In a disaster or emergency, you’ll be glad you have one, too
Civil War Escape to Ohio!
Dave Ross
March 10, 2017
The officer pulled his pistol and roughly pushed it to Abe’s ribs, backed away and then poked the pistol to his ribs again.
Survival Tips From the Great Depression
Sarah Nussbaum
February 22, 2017
Regardless of whether good times or very bad economic times lie ahead, you’ll get through just fine if you follow these 10 rules NOW as well as later.
Winter In An Old Farmhouse
Sarah Nussbaum
January 25, 2017
Are we now “homesteaders?” Maybe, a little bit. At least, more than we used to be!
Get Ready For Sugaring Season!
Dave Ross
January 18, 2017
Did you know your yard maples can produce twice as much sap as forest trees? Follow these tips from Dave Ross, who’s been making his own syrup for 50 years. Trust us – that first pancake dripping with homemade sweetness will be the best you’ve ever tasted.
Have you heard of The Mennonite Game?
Dave Ross
July 27, 2015
We all have this need to belong to some group or entity, and to feel like we are part of the herd.
Our Amish Neighbors
Dave Ross
July 15, 2015
Each group has its own Ordnung — a comprehensive list of rules — mostly unwritten. It’s not difficult for local folks to see the differences, but it seems that to most people, an Amishman is an Amishman.
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