Sage Urban Homesteading Blog

The Sage Urban Homesteading Blog is a list of the newest website updates and links to current news on other interesting websites. This blog will...

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  • let you know when new pages appear, covering topics such as food preservation techniques and homesteading skills
  • keep you informed about current trends in urban farming and home gardening
  • point out interesting and useful past articles that you might have missed.

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Sep 04, 2024

How to Homeschool Kindergarten: Our Schedule and Portfolio

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Develop your child's full potential with an organized homeschool kindergarten curriculum, play based, Waldorf inspired. Follow our progress through the lessons!

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Jun 13, 2024

Cotton Yarn

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While it is great for crocheting, knitting, and weaving, cotton yarn carries a dark history. A lot of blood has been shed for cotton fiber and continues to be shed.

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May 22, 2024

Homemade Toys for Creative Play

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Make your own homemade toys with these great ideas so you can give meaningful gifts and inspire creative play.

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Feb 20, 2024

Angora Yarn from Rabbits

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The fiber produced by angora rabbits can be used to make a soft, luxurious angora yarn. It can be used to make warm angora sweaters and other accessories.

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Feb 14, 2024

Dutch Oven Cooking

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Learn how to buy the right pot for Dutch oven cooking at home or for campfire cooking.

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Jan 03, 2024

Crochet Sweater Patterns

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Find the best crochet sweater patterns to learn how to crochet and make yourself a crochet vest or sweater.

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Dec 06, 2023

4th Grade Homeschooling

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During our year of 4th grade homeschooling, we studied local history and learned about electricity.

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Mar 29, 2023

How to Start Seeds for Your Garden

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Learning how to start seeds indoors before the last frost date can give your garden a head start.

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Dec 28, 2022

Sustainable Cooking and Cookware

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Start saving the world one meal at a time by using sustainable cooking in your kitchen and cookware that improves your health.

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Oct 28, 2022

How to Make Window Quilts

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Learn how to make homemade window quilts the quick and easy way for more window insulation and the health benefits of sleeping in the dark.

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Aug 15, 2022

Crochet Terms to Learn

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To learn how to crochet, you must understand crochet terms and the specialized vocabulary.

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Jul 21, 2022

Homemade Playdough: Cheap, Easy, and Electrifiying

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Create a learning experience and save money by making your own homemade playdough. It also makes a great homemade gift!

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Jun 25, 2022

Felting Wool

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Try felting wool at home in your washing machine! Learn about traditional waulking for fulling wool or try needle felting.

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May 25, 2022

3rd Grade Homeschooling

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During our year of 3rd grade homeschooling, we did lots of measurement and read lots of chapter books.

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May 25, 2022

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies - No Soy, No Dairy, No Worries

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Savor the taste of gluten free chocolate chip cookies. These are soy free, diary free, and caffeine free when you make them with homemade carob chips.

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