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Welcome to my blog—a space where stories take root and real-life experiences find their voice. Here, you’ll find posts about my books, updates on current projects, and deeply personal reflections inspired by the themes I explore in my fiction. Whether you're a reader, a fellow writer, or someone simply looking for connection through words, this space is built with you in mind. Dive into behind-the-scenes moments, thoughtful blog entries, and sneak peeks into what’s coming next.
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Composting for Beginners: Turning Scraps Into Gold
The Simple, Smell-Free Way to Transform Kitchen Waste into Garden Magic By Lindsay Metternich If you’ve ever tossed veggie peels or...
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Jul 153 min read
DIY Rainwater Collection System: What We Use and Why
Save Water, Cut Costs, and Boost Garden Resilience—One Barrel at a Time By Lindsay Metternich If you've ever stood at your kitchen sink...
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Jul 153 min read
Our Favorite Fermented Foods and How to Make Them
Gut-Healthy, Budget-Friendly, and Surprisingly Easy to DIY By Lindsay Metternich Fermentation sounds like something you'd need a lab...
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Jul 153 min read
Freezing vs. Dehydrating: What Works Best for What
A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Preservation Method By Lindsay Metternich If you’ve ever stared at a pile of fresh produce from...
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Jul 153 min read
Beginner’s Guide to Canning: Tools, Tips & Safety
Preserve Your Harvest Like a Pro (Even If You’re Just Getting Started!) By Lindsay Metternich There’s something incredibly satisfying...
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How I Stock Our Pantry for an Entire Year
A Real-Life Guide to Long-Term Food Prep That Saves Time, Money & Stress By Lindsay Metternich When I tell people we stock our pantry...
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Jul 153 min read
Companion Planting Guide for Maximum Harvest
By Lindsay Metternich Companion planting is the practice of growing certain plants together to enhance growth, deter pests, attract...
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Jul 152 min read
How We Grow Enough Veggies to Feed Our Family Year-Round
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers People always ask, “Wait… you grow all your own veggies? Like, even in the winter?”And the...
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Jul 153 min read
How to Keep Your Animals Warm in the Winter
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers Winter on the homestead is no joke.The mornings are frosty, the waterers are frozen, and the...
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Jul 153 min read
The Best Chicken Breeds for Eggs and Personality
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers If you’re thinking about adding chickens to your homestead—or even your backyard—one of the first...
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Jul 153 min read
Raising Goats for Beginners: The Good, the Bad, and the Stubborn
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers When I first told people I was getting goats, I heard it all:“Oh, they’re so fun!”“They’ll eat...
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Jul 153 min read
How to Choose the Right Livestock for Your Land and Lifestyle
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers So, you’ve got a patch of land (or maybe just a dream) and you’re ready to bring animals into the...
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Jul 153 min read
Backyard Chickens 101: Everything You Need to Know
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers When we brought our first chickens home, I was equal parts excited, nervous, and honestly… a...
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Jul 153 min read
Urban Homesteading: Yes, You Can Do It in the City!
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers When most people hear “homesteading,” they picture acres of land, roaming chickens, and a barn...
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Jul 153 min read
The Difference Between Homesteading and Hobby Farming
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers If you’ve ever found yourself elbow-deep in sourdough starter, googling “how many chickens can...
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Jul 153 min read
How to Build a Mom Support System (Even When You're Exhausted)
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers Let me start with this:You were never meant to do this motherhood thing alone. Not the...
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Jul 153 min read
5 Things I Stopped Doing to Be a Happier Mom
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers For the longest time, I thought being a “good mom” meant doing everything . Homemade meals,...
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Jul 153 min read
Why I Don’t Do It All—and What I Focus on Instead
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers There was a time in my life when I really thought I should be able to do it all. Keep a spotless...
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Jul 153 min read
How We Do Screen Time Without Guilt or Meltdowns
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers Let’s talk about it: Screen time. Just reading those words makes some of us cringe. For years, I...
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Jul 154 min read
How I Meal Prep Without Losing My Entire Sunday
By Lindsay Metternich | Harmony Helpers There was a time when I thought “meal prep” meant cooking five full meals, labeling everything in...
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Jul 154 min read
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