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Old-fashioned on purpose : cultivating a slower, more joyful life / Jill Winger.
As our society races toward progress, we've left something important behind. We are more connected than ever before, yet we're still feeling unfulfilled. In 'Old-Fashioned on Purpose', Jill Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life we're yearning for.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780778334217 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 334 pages : illustrations (colour, black and white) ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Park Row Books, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1. The case for old-fashioned on purpose -- You're not alone -- Returning to our roots -- From cottagecore to hard core -- Part 2. Becoming old-fashioned -- Grow some ingredients -- Cook like great-grandma -- Work with your hands -- Escape the human zoo -- Unplug to connect -- Tread the earth lightly -- Let them play -- Cultivate your community -- The next frontier. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Gardening. Quality of life. Self-reliant living. Sustainable agriculture. Sustainable living. |
| Genre: | Recipes. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 640.286 Win | 31681010340792 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Through engaging personal stories, history and lessons from life on the homestead, this inspiring and practical book shows us how doing things the old-fashioned way can help us find true happiness and meaningful connectionâand unlock a powerful new sense of purpose. Illustrations. - Harlequin
"In a world where so many of us are craving a life of simplicity and meaning, Old-Fashioned on Purpose gives you the roadmap to rediscovering what really matters." âHal Elrod, bestselling author of The Miracle MorningÂ
With a foreword from singer, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author Rory Feek
Creator of The Prairie Homestead blog and the Old-Fashioned On Purpose podcast Jill Winger reveals that the secrets to finding happiness today is by turning to the lost arts of the past
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When the pandemic hit in 2020, flour and vegetable seeds flew off the shelves. But homesteader and entrepreneur Jill Winger believes these longings for sourdough bread and fresh veggies are more than a trend.Â
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As our society races toward progress, weâve left something important behind. We are more connected than ever before, yet weâre still feeling unfulfilled. In Old-Fashioned on Purpose, Winger shows how simplifying our lives and adopting retro skills such as gardening and handiwork can be the key to creating the happy and healthy life weâre yearning for. Inside these pages, readers will learn:
Â- How to find joy in the kitchen (even if you hate to cook)
- Proven strategies for growing your own groceries
- The surprising stress-relievers that can be found in your backyard
- How to craft a more grounded routine and save money in the process
- Clever tips and creative DIYs to help you embark on your old-fashioned journey
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You donât have to live on a farm to cultivate a simpler life. This inspiring and practical book offers a powerful new sense of purpose, with plenty of tomatoes, chickens, and bread making along the way.
