Chris Dalziel

Chris is an author, teacher, gardener, and herbalist that believes in giving her readers a quick win, because each win builds confidence and empowers them to reclaim their intuition and inner strength in nourishing and healing their families, deeply rooted in their homes, with JOYful, intentional self-reliance.

Joybilee Farm has been online since 2004. Chris started blogging in 2007.

Make Your Own Laundry Soap for Pennies Per Load and Get One Step Closer to Your Dream

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There’s a really cool project going on in Kansas City at the Urban Farming Guys. 20 families moved into the…
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6 Essential Pieces for the Homestead Kitchen

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Besides your standard pots and pan, plates, cutlery — the things you need to stock your kitchen. I didn’t list…
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5 Homesteading Myths that keep you from the Good Life

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When I was a kid I watched “Hee Haw” and laughed at the country life. It all seemed to be…
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Its broken!

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The world is broken. Its the truth. People are starving, not just in Africa but here in North America….
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6 Newbie Homestead Mistakes You Can Avoid

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If you are an aspiring homesteader, take care to avoid these six homestead mistakes that could sideline your homesteading dreams…
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Florentine Bread makes a great Meatless Monday Meal

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Florentine bread with whole wheat flour, goat cheese, fresh spinach, and fresh chives, is a great meal for your meatless…
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