Jennifer Markestad

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since Mar 01, 2023

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Single mom by choice to a 20yo fledgling.We moved out of transitional housing in 2010 and bought 1.68AC at the edge of the city. My little paradise in surrounded by small lot neighborhood, a vintage trailer park, a Kia dealership/service center, and a 90AC natural park.

We have a large garden, a fruit orchard/food forest, a new rain garden, and more. So many projects.

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Tacoma WA

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Help w/ agreements, paperwork, and anxiety

Ok, I've gotten a couple replies from folks looking to work around our homestead and have a space to stay.

Camping space with something better before winter in trade for some of the things I can't do anymore; digging, lifting, building etc.

I do not want to do anything that needs taxes. But what agreements should I have in place for when things end?

Understanding that land will remain mine, sorry Otis), that anything built for the site will remain, and any critters they bring will leave with them.

What if things break, big things? What if they themselves break, who pays medical?

What do I need?
Thanks,

Jennifer

2 weeks ago

jobs offered

Plastic spinning wheels?

I can't treadle anymore and spindles are so hard on my hands.

I've had a EEW 6.0 from Dreaming Robots for a few years. It is an awesome and affordable, modern tool that allows me to do some 'not modern' skills: making string from fluff, then making that string into something functional. It is something I am not eating with it, I will use many times, and when I'm done with it it can be handed off to another spinner.

The plastic vs functionality balances for me.

The Nano 2 is the newest 2oz model. The 6.1 is the latest 8oz model. The brand new Fold goes flat for travel and storage.

1 month ago

textile tools

willow feeder kickstarter bonus bundle - until 2pm saturday

paul wheaton wrote:For everybody that pledges, or raises their pledge over the next 48 hours, they will receive the following extra goodies (provided that the kickstarter is funded):

- the 65 Low Tech Things - tour movie ($24.95 - 2 hours and 4 minutes)

- The Design and Build of the Giant Solar Food Dehydrator ($9.95 - 1 hour and 21 minutes)

- 19 skiddable structures ($3 - 36 minutes)

Back (or raise) between now and 2pm (mountain time) saturday, july 26.

$37.90 worth of stuff for as little as a buck.

$18,098 of 20,000 with 498 backers!! [size=18]

1 month ago

crowdfunding

Permies SKIP Scouts

Nikki Roche wrote:My daughter is too young for any of the troops, but the time is quickly approaching. I looked at Girl Scout troops recently, and it's just not what I want for her.

Look at Scouts America co-ed Cub Scouts for grades K thru 5th. If your kid is older, from 11-18yo, there are non-co-ed Troops out there. Some 'specialize' in high adventure, maritime, security, or general interest. Some Troops are more accepting than others.

Troop 248 was very helpful with my kiddo (Autistic, ADHD, ODD, sensory issues, gastro issues, and picky eater). Other Troops would not have accommodating. For example my kiddo was afraid of water, specifically getting into water. We did occupational therapist got them into a 'large bathtub' size tub. The swimming Merit Badge is usually earned at Summer Camp, in a lake or creek. My kiddo panicked at the thought! Scoutmaster took the troop to a highschool pool and celebrated every milestone for each kid. From blowing bubbles to forward motion to getting across the pool. My kiddo finally passed the beginner swimmer level to go in the wading area at summer camp.

2 months ago

kids

Planting cherry trees next to roots of old trees

Plant new seeds, seedlings, or saplings near-ish the stumps, where ever it's easy enough to dig. Complementing 'nursery trees' in the forest.

5 months ago

fruit trees

Willow Feeder movie

I'm using the smallest setup for poop I can think of: old 5 gallon bucket with a camping seat, surrounded by greenery. Arborist chips and TP are my carbon. When one bucket gets full, remove the lid from the empty bucket and add the seat. The full bucket gets the solid lid to be put away for a while. Haven't had to change the bucket yet.

It's fine for just me in the garden, but I'd like a more 'socially acceptable' solution to handle 10-ish guests for 2-3 days.

6 months ago

crowdfunding

BB clarification thread

May I use sliced pig belly (bacon) into lard?

How about butter into shelf stable ghee?

or maybe some of each to total a quart?
Thanks!

BB Food prep, Straw, render quart of oil/fat

10 months ago

skills to inherit property

Looking to live, learn, and contribute on homestead, farm, sanctuary; anyone interested in exchange?

How about S. Tacoma?
Trailer needs rehab, tent can be aquifer, or?

Jennifer

11 months ago

cascadia

Press or Render a Quart of Oil or Fat - food.straw.oilfat PEP BB

May I use pig belly from the butcher wrapped in paper into bacon grease?
Maybe cow butter wrapped in oiled paper into ghee?
or maybe both to total a quart?
Thanks!

1 year ago

pep food prep and preservation

BB20 Certification - Apply, Boast, and Certify Here

1 year ago

pep