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Continue reading →: Is The Progressive Homesteader Surviving?We are not only surviving. We are THRIVING. I was looking back at one of the earliest posts I wrote, the idea that first inspired me to start theprogressivehomesteader.com. At the time, it was simply a vision of the life I wanted to build. Reading it now, I realize I didn’t…
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Continue reading →: Plastic-free. Ish.We recently watched the film Dark Waters, starring and produced by Mark Ruffalo, and based on the 2016 New York Times Magazine article “The Lawyer Who Became DuPont’s Worst Nightmare” by Nathaniel Rich. It dramatizes a case against the chemical manufacturing corporation DuPont after they contaminated a town with unregulated…
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Continue reading →: Foraging for Connection: A Seasonal Tradition
Discovering Nature’s Bounty Close to Home When my oldest was a toddler, we lived in a semi-rural part of Long Island in the caretaker’s house of an old estate. The beach was a ten-minute walk from our house, we were surrounded by woods and wildlife, and there were blueberry bushes…
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Continue reading →: Homesteading ExperimentI don’t know what I’m doing. I’m really not doing anything yet. I’ve got a sourdough starter going. I am on day 3. So far, so good. I’ve got some old Patagonia overalls and rubber Birkenstocks. My parents raised me to be fairly thrifty and environmentally conscious, so I try…
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Continue reading →: Off-kilter in Suburbia
Listening to the Knowing Rediscovering simplicity is not just a dream. It is a pursuit that more of us are striving toward. In a world filled with distractions, many feel a pull toward a slower, more intentional way of living—one that is rooted in nature, connection, and self-sufficiency. I’ve recently…
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Continue reading →: Functional Medicine for “Strong-willed” ChildrenSimple Supplements and Food to Alleviate ADHD As a mother of four, I spend every day meeting the needs of a diverse family. ADHD, anxiety, and depression are not foreign words to most households these days, and ours is no exception. We want to share how we mitigate the symptoms…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Progressive Homesteading: A Journey Towards Sustainable Living in the SuburbsWelcome to The Progressive Homesteader, where we explore the vibrant world of modern, suburban homesteading! In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and urban expansion, the desire to reconnect with nature and adopt a self-sufficient lifestyle has never been more compelling. Progressive homesteading is about blending traditional homesteading practices…
Hello,
I’m Emily
I am a divorced and re-partnered mother of four and stepmother to three. I grew up in South Louisiana and have lived on Long Island for over 20 years. My journey includes a short career as a landscape designer, a longer one in marketing, a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, and a rural, sustainably focused childhood. I am passionate about simple and sustainable living, and I strive to balance my career with
a fulfilling family life in the suburbs.
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