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Ellen Reed

As seen in: Medium, MSN UK, Substack, Survival Pro Tips
ellen | books, puppies, tea ☕ 📚 watch for my new post-apocalyptic scifi romance coming soon! 🌿Where the Wind Hangs Its Hat | poetry book available now on KU
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Finding My Way Back to Simple Living

Finding My Way Back to Simple Living

I've been thinking a lot about this whole "simple living" thing lately. Not in some perfect Instagram-worthy …

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You Don't Need a Cabin in the Woods to Live Simply - Here's What You Actually Need

You Don't Need a Cabin in the Woods to Live Simply - Here's What You Actually Need

I've noticed something in my years of tending both gardens and a simpler way of life: we often confuse the co…

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Lettuce Might Be the Easiest (and Smartest) Thing You Grow This Year - Survival Pro Tips

Lettuce Might Be the Easiest (and Smartest) Thing You Grow This Year - Survival Pro Tips

If you've ever thought about growing your own food but weren't sure where to start, here's a gentle nudge: tr…

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Don't Wait for the Smoke: Get Ready for Wildfire Season Now - Survival Pro Tips

Don't Wait for the Smoke: Get Ready for Wildfire Season Now - Survival Pro Tips

Living near dry, wooded areas has taught me one crucial lesson-wildfires can move fast. Living near dry, wood…

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Seed Saving is Easier Than You Think - Survival Pro Tips

Seed Saving is Easier Than You Think - Survival Pro Tips

Pick up a ripe tomato from your garden and you might find yourself wondering, can I actually grow more just […

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Four Plants You Can Forage Almost Anywhere in America - Survival Pro Tips

Four Plants You Can Forage Almost Anywhere in America - Survival Pro Tips

Once I started paying attention, I realized wild edible plants are everywhere. Parks, sidewalks, hiking trail…

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Welcome to the Quiet Life - I've been saving you a place

Welcome to the Quiet Life - I've been saving you a place

A year in poems, reflections, and the rhythm of rural solitude

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