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Winter is here, and ‘tis the season -- for lip balm, anyway. The cold, dry air chaps my lips faster than autumn in…

Mandy Wheaton milks one of the Nubian goats on May 22, on her homestead, Wheaton Mountain Farm in Bucksport. |…

Looking for a good workout? Try chasing down two running dogs. | Photo by Julia Bayly It’s no secret living on…

Thanksgiving can be pricey, can’t it? But it doesn’t have to be. Here’s how to enjoy a budget-friendly…

Between the constant churn of fast fashion and the resources expended to make new clothes, the environmental…

A few months ago, while I was squeezing a cheesecloth filled with pulped nuts to make almond milk, I realized that…

First aid kits are a must on any farm or homestead. Just be sure to check the expiration dates of any and all…

There's an area in my house where everyone congregates. And that's become the heart of our home. What's yours? …

Photo by MaryRN via Morguefile When it comes to farming and homesteading, Connecticut is small but mighty.…

Photo by TheBrassGlass via MorgueFile The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a New England state located on the…

For my generation, staying in touch is mostly digital: sending DMs to college buddies on Instagram, lurking on…

Photo by Sam Schipani If you were prone to injury as a child, you may know hydrogen peroxide best as the…