Most of us have already heard about the many benefits of using compost in our gardens. If you are like my husband and me, you’ve probably read your share of articles on the topic, as well as discussed it in length with your gardening friends.  You may have even debated as to whether it is really necessary to follow all of the rules.  I’m sure some of you have read the articles and witnessed the debates and have walked away completely overwhelmed. My husband and I have had some form of a compost pile for
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If you’re new to homeschooling, one of the first questions you probably have is, “What are the laws regarding homeschooling?”  The federal government regulates many areas of life, so you might expect interference here. Fortunately, you won’t find any. The federal government has no jurisdiction over homeschooling, and educating your child at home is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution. In fact, the 10th Amendment gives power to individual states to regulate all forms of education, including homeschooling. State Laws Although the federal government doesn’t have a say in your homeschooling choices, the states
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In areas where there are no ride-sharing programs or where the programs don’t meet your needs, you will need to take the reins and start your own ride-sharing system. You can partner with a neighbor for certain outings or you can set up a carpool system through your job – or both. The idea behind ride sharing is simply to cut everyone’s costs and maximize efficiency in transport, so there are many different ways to put a ride-share program together. However, regardless of the destination, there are certain issues you will need to deal with
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Dear Joel,

I’ve had the pleasure of reading most, if not all of your books, and find them insightful, witty, and funny…. and unfortunately sad when I consider the current state of our country and the continous erosion of our rights. I do appreciate your efforts to bring sanity to what is at times an insane world. My questions for you today are based on my plans of retiring in the not too distant future and purchasing a piece of land I can do some farming on….

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