Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #21

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Weekly Homesteading Newsletter (WHN) - Issue #21

Date: January 28, 2018 - February 4, 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 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 (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.chat or the HomesteadersOnline Discord channel. You may submit your own articles as well!

NOTE: All articles MUST have permission granted from the author to include them in the newsletter. To expedite this process in the future, you may comment below with “I give you indefinite permission to include my articles in future newsletters!” Thank you in advance!

Featured Authors

Featured authors of this WHN issue include:
@aunt-deb, @beatitudes8, @daddykirbs, @duckpondsfarm, @knowledge-seeker, @livesustainably, @llfarms, @minismallholding, @mountainjewel, @sagescrub, @walkerland


Featured Article

“Small Scale Organic Food and Farming Job Boards in USA - For Job Seekers and Posters” by @sagescrub

Looking for great job resources related to agriculture and sustainability? Well @sagescrub has got your back with “Small Scale Organic Food and Farming Job Boards in USA - For Job Seekers and Posters!” This comprehensive list of websites is a great addition to your homestead resource collection!


Photo from Pexels and used under the CC0 license.

Follow @sagescrub to see a few permaculture type opportunities that they were able to find and don’t forget to upvote!


Featured Photo

“Our farm in images” by @duckpondsfarm

Click here to see all of the other great photos that @duckpondsfarm shared!


Recipe(s)

“How To Make Raspberry Vinegar” by @walkerland

Bright colors, vibrant flavors, and simple ingredients make up this recipe! Check out the article that @walkerland posted in order to teach us “How To Make Raspberry Vinegar!

Do you flavor infuse some of your homemade foods? Then follow @walkerland and give this recipe a try!


DIY Tutorial(s)

“How To Make Your Own Herbal Body Butter; Step By Step Guide” by @llfarms

With all the benefits of making your own beauty/ hygiene products, including financial savings and healthier ingredients, it only makes sense that we would want to learn “How To Make Your Own Herbal Body Butter; Step By Step Guide” with the help of @llfarms!

Treat your skin to something soothing this winter and follow @llfarms for the detailed step-by-step guide with photos!


Current Events

“Homestead Photography Contest Week 5 Winner and New Theme” by @knowledge-seeker

The winner of the “Goods Made On The Homestead” photography challenge has been announced and we now have the opportunity to participate in the newest challenge by @knowledge-seeker - “Homestead Photography Contest Week 5 Winner and New Theme!

Follow @knowledge-seeker to see the rules and regulations of the challenge and upvote to increase the reward for the winner!


“Be A COOL CURATOR! - A Daddykirbs Contest to win $10 SBD (#1)” by @daddykirbs

Jump on the chance to participate in this win-win situation by helping @daddykirbs promote his homesteading videos while simultaneously getting entered into the contest for a chance to win 10 SBD! Check out “Be A COOL CURATOR! - A Daddykirbs Contest to win $10 SBD (#1)” by @daddykirbs to see how your can participate!

Follow @daddykirbs for your chance to win and upvote to support Steemit homesteading community involvement!

Check out the winner of their previous challenge here!


“500 Follower Giveaway! Encouraging Self Care | Tinctures, Sprouting Book & SBD” by @mountainjewel

In honor of hitting a pretty big milestone, @mountainjewel is currently running a “500 Follower Giveaway! Encouraging Self Care | Tinctures, Sprouting Book & SBD!” Check it out to see how you can join the giveaway process!

Follow @mountainjewel to support their generosity and upvote to congratulate their achievement!


“Who Has the best fire? Contest Part 4 Campfires and Bonfires” by @beatitudes8

The competition is burning hot in the “Who Has the best fire? Contest Part 4 Campfires and Bonfires” by @beatitudes8! Check out the rules and regulations to get your competitive spirit fired up and don’t hesitate to share a photo of your best bonfire!


Photo Source

Follow @beatitudes8 to see who has the best fire and upvote to support the winner(s)!

Also check out their meme contest and give it a shot for your chance to win some more SBD!


“Freedom Challenge #2: What Is Holding You Back From Feeling More Free? (SBD to 3 Winners!)” by @sagescrub

Interested in joining a challenge that will also allow you to grow as a person? Then take a look at the “Freedom Challenge #2: What Is Holding You Back From Feeling More Free? (SBD to 3 Winners!)” by @sagescrub!

Follow @sagescrub for the rules and regulations and upvote to support the challenge!


“Minismallholding Meme Challenge contest #3” by @minismallholding

If you can look at this picture and think of a funny meme, then you should join the “Minismallholding Meme Challenge contest #3” by @minismallholding! To enter, download or copy this photo and post your edit with your meme.

Follow @minismallholding to get your submission in by Monday and upvote!


“Ragtag Do-It-Yourself Weekly Challenge, Week 7” by @aunt-deb

Creative minds will thrive with this “Ragtag Do-It-Yourself Weekly Challenge, Week 7” by @aunt-deb! Use the specific items required by the article to virtually create a unique project!

Follow @aunt-deb to see the resources and tools and upvote to support the DIY movement!


“Win STEEM - The only Environmental Contest On Steemit” by @livesustainably

Another personal development challenge? Bring it on! Take a look at the “Win STEEM - The only Environmental Contest On Steemit” by @livesustainably and “COOK IT FRESH” for your chance to win!

Follow @livesustainably to enter the challenge and upvote to increase the reward pool!

See the winners of the “Don’t Buy It” contest here!


That’s All Folks!

That concludes this issue of the Weekly Homesteading Newsletter - we managed to feature 11 articles by 12 different authors!

Now accepting submissions and recommendations for Issue #22 - simply comment below (please include a link) or dm the author (@kiaraantonoviche) on Steemit.Chat or the HomesteadersOnline Discord channel.

Don’t forget to show your support and appreciation to the original authors of these articles by following, upvoting, and resteeming their work!

All photos, quotes, and articles belong to each respective linked author. Permission to repost and link these articles has been obtained from each respective linked author.

Cover photo (modified by @kiaraantonoviche) from Pexels and used under the CC0 license.

PREVIOUS WEEKLY HOMESTEADING NEWSLETTERS:
Issue #1, Issue #2, Issue #3, Issue #4, Issue #5, Issue #6, Issue #7, Issue #8, Issue #9, Issue #10, Issue #11, Issue #12, Issue #13, Issue #14, Issue #15, Issue #16, Issue #17, Issue #18, Issue #19, Issue #20

Follow @kiaraantonoviche and check back next Sunday to see Issue #22!

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Thanks for spotlighting the clever folks in this Community! The list seems to be getting longer every week.

Thanks, too, for the shout out! It's fun to see what amazing thing folks do with a minimal amount of materials and tools.

Looks great @kiaraantonoviche! Always very well put together and thanks for tying us all together in this way weekly! <3

Thank you for the mention! Yes, the best fire contest has a freaking volcano picture its getting crazy

I enjoyed reading this and will look for future editions. Thank you!

I am currently out of town so I apologize for the short/rushed issue. Please let me know if there is any incorrect info and I will update as soon as I get home!

Looks good, enjoy!

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