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 13, 2026

Traditional Quilt Blocks for Elementary Math

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Use traditional quilt blocks to teach geometry, fractions, and patterning with coloring pages, pattern block activities, and creative classroom ideas.

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Sep 13, 2026

Raising Silkworms for Beginners | Urban Homestead

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Raising silkworms for beginners: learn what they eat, how to care for them, and when they spin cocoons so you can grow silk at home successfully.

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Jul 11, 2026

Homemade Slime and Non-toxic Goop for Sensory Science Fun

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Create an easy home science experiment and sensory fun by making your own homemade slime. You can make glow-in-the-dark slime, too!

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Feb 14, 2026

Carob Chips for Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Baking

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Make homemade carob chips for dairy-free, soy-free baking. This easy recipe uses coconut oil, carob powder, and coconut sugar for cookies and bars.

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Jan 13, 2026

Quilt Making Basics

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Want to learn easy quilt making? Explore traditional blocks and learn what to do with your fabric scraps.

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Jan 02, 2025

Sock Yarn Advice

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Decide on the best fiber blend for your sock yarn and learn how to choose the right yarn colors.

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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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