Proverbs 31:20 - "She extends her hand to the poor; and she stretches out her hands to the needy".  Jesus said the poor would always be among us.  We may not be able to feed the world, but we can extend our hand to those whom God has put in our path.  Read how homestead women are uniquely qualified to fulfill this calling.

Carding Fiber for Woolen Spinning - The second in our series on spinning and weaving.

Home Canned Convenience Foods - From chili to beef stew; tuna to meatloaf, learn how you can put up an entire meal in a jar and feed your family wholesome food for pennies compared to supermarket prices.

Mama's Cookin' - Everyone has them - those recipes that have been handed down from mother to daughter, grandmother to granddaughter, auntie to niece.  Heartwarming, rib-sticking comfort food.

Gardening Successes & Failures - What we did right in the garden this past season, and what went terribly wrong.

And so much more including a new From Scratch column, Home Businesses and Hunkering Down for Winter!  Get ready for fall with this bountiful issue!