Made from Scratch: Discovering the Pleasures of a Handmade Life

Author: Jenna Woginrich

“Point is, it feels good to get dirty, work hard, and slow down.” In a world of mass-produced food, factory-stitched clothing, 300-channel cable television, and computer-centric desk jobs, it’s easy to overlook the simple pleasures of eating homegrown vegetables, raising animals naturally and humanely, wearing hand-sewn clothing, or simply enjoying an evening of unplugg….Read More

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