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Started by Herbwifemama , Apr 25 2011 01:51 PM

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#1 Herbwifemama

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 01:51 PM

I was led here by a link on Tammy's Recipes site. She was discussing bulk buying. I'm not new to any of the topics discussed on this site. I have a great interest in self sufficient living, prepping, all of it. I need some help on the frugal part. We've got two girlies ages 5 and 10 months, and they eat a ton! :)

What else? We live in the middle of the city on what's becoming an urban homestead. I have a garden, and I plan to expand it every year til I'm maximizing our yard space. Hope for bees, chickens, a guard dog for the flocks in the future, and if it was legal, a goat or two (chickens are legal, goats are not).

There's lots more that I have in common, but I"ve learned to keep these intros short. :) If you have any questions, just ask. :)
Married for 7 years to the love of my life, mama to a 5yo Wildflower, and a 10month old Squishy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. Prov 31:21

#2 snapshotmiki

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 02:40 PM

Hi Herbwifemama!!!! Great to meet you!!!!! Here's some flowers!:bouquet:
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Posted 25 April 2011 - 02:42 PM

welcome 'Home' !
Sounds like you will 'fit right in' here.
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#4 Ambergris

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 03:56 PM

Welcome, herbwifemama. Is that a Mary Cassat painting?


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#5 Herbwifemama

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 06:08 PM

Yup, that is "Mother Berthe Holding Her Baby". I love the impressionists, and I love the Mother/Baby subjects Cassatt painted.
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Posted 25 April 2011 - 07:59 PM

Welcome! Looking forward to hearing more from you.

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 08:55 PM

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Glad to have you here! I'm always interested in hearing about how people who live in cities incorporate "simple ways" into their lifestyle. It can be a challenge. Have you found our "Urban Homesteading" forum yet?

Welcome home!!! :bighug2:

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#8 Herbwifemama

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Posted 25 April 2011 - 10:20 PM

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Glad to have you here! I'm always interested in hearing about how people who live in cities incorporate "simple ways" into their lifestyle. It can be a challenge. Have you found our "Urban Homesteading" forum yet?

Welcome home!!! :bighug2:



Yes I did, I've looked around pretty thoroughly. Now, to get into a couple of the private forums... :)

Oh, and I noticed you were from IN. I'm in central IN. :)

Edited by Herbwifemama, 25 April 2011 - 10:21 PM.

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Posted 26 April 2011 - 07:00 AM

Herbwifemama;

Welcome. I think you will love it here. Not only will you find a lot of really useful information but a bunch of fun, caring people too.

Like you, I live in the middle of a city and am trying to hack out my urban homestead with what I have.

I can't wait to seeing more posts from you.
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#10 Annarchy

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Posted 26 April 2011 - 09:05 AM

:welcome:



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Posted 11 May 2011 - 12:22 AM

Have you tried for Nigerian DWARF goats as "pets" in the city. Some years back, the city of Seattle declared them legal. :shrug: They're getting more popular and only come up to knee high. But they are a dairy breed...proportionately less but still milk and good percentage of cream.

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#12 Herbwifemama

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Posted 11 May 2011 - 12:05 PM

I'll have to check out the laws, and maybe just by trial and error. ;) First, we need to get the legal bees and chickens.
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