Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-reliance and sustainability. The traditional skills and crafts the three founders of Women's Heritage practice and are passionate about have been around for centuries, and yet they offer a whole new way of back-to-roots living in this modern society. As they did hundreds of years ago, these practices encourage people to slow down, get their hands dirty, and be present. This indispensable reference book, a follow-up to The Women's Heritage Sourcebook, is aimed at teaching parents, educators, teens, and children about modern homegrown practices of self-sufficiency. The recipes and projects are complementary and pertinent to the curriculum of kindergarten through eighth grade, with some specific to the teen years. The book is divided into three sections: Eat, which includes more than 80 recipes in areas such as lacto-fermentation, sourdough baking, dairy and nondairy, seasonal eating, healthy snacks, drinks and tonics, and foraged foods; Raise, which offers an introduction to raising and caring for chickens, quail, horses, mules, pigs, dogs, cats, and bunnies; and Make, which includes a wide range of crafts and projects focused on the areas of garden and herbs, in the kitchen, skincare and haircare, and creativity. Lavishly illustrated with more than 275 full-color photographs, this resource is comfortable on a classroom desk, your kitchen table, or laid open for use in your backyard garden. Packed with recipes and projects, detailed tips and techniques, and friendly and generous advice, The Children's Heritage Sourcebook will encourage and inspire young readers to consider adopting hobbies or interests that can open them up to a new community and enhance their quality of life.
The Children's Heritage Sourcebook : 100+ Back-To-Roots Activities for Kids and Teens