Brianna Marino

Homestead Writing Services

United States

When not tending livestock, I can usually be found in the dust of my six year old whirlwind of a girl, her tenacious little brother and very content baby sister. Along with my patient husband, we live on a budding farm in western NH with a cat, 4 pigs, 30+ chickens and a growing turkey flock. In my spare time, I enjoy outdoor pursuits (running, swimming and skiing to name a few) - oh - and writing about homesteading adventures, homeschooling ideas, local amusements and whatever else stirs the imagination.

Portfolio

Magazine Publications

Kearsarge Magazine
06/01/2018
Parks and Recreation

An overview of New Hampshire's State Parks in the Lake Sunapee/Kearsarage Region

Kearsarge Magazine
06/01/2018
The Art of the Swap

Transfer stations are more than just trash removal. They are now sophisticated recycling centers with take it/leave it tables or swap shops.

Kearsarge Magazine
09/01/2017
Out and About with Fido

Day trip adventures in Newbury, Sunapee and New London with man's best friend.

Kidstuff Magazine
06/01/2017
The 21st Century Homestead

Why are families choosing to keep livestock, bees, tend large gardens and make their own soap - in addition to full-time jobs and raising children?

SooNipi Magazine
04/01/2016
A Rocky Heritage

A History of Stone Walls in New England

4 Legs and A Tail
10/01/2016
Nova: The Perfect Imperfect Nervous Dog

I am a Type-A person. Ask anyone. In my opinion, even the smallest of events are worth a laminated planning binder. When I decided to adopt my first dog eight years ago (as I was finally an “real” grown up with my own home), I eagerly armed myself with “How to Train Your Puppy” and “The Everything Dog Book.” I devoured every word, mastered every concept and eagerly searched through the Petfinder pages looking for the perfect dog. With all the preparation, attention to detail and love...

SooNipi Magazine
12/01/2015
Skijoring with Dogs

It is snowing. Evergreen boughs, laden with winter’s rain, bend toward the earth. The rhythmic swish of my gliding skis is barely audible as the soft, white landscape absorbs all but the loudest, closest sounds: me and my dog. Welcome to my winter. Did I mention we’re traveling around 15 miles per hour?

Soonipi Magazine
09/01/2015
The Barn

The allure of The Barn lingers among some of my earliest memories. As a small child, I felt an air of mystery - an old structure nestled against the hill, overlooking a pasture long since abandoned by livestock. Although concerns of failing floorboards and rusty nails prevented a thorough exploration of the old milking room and the upper loft, I would heave back the great rolling board doors and breathe in the blend of hay and wood. Now, as a grown woman, I still feel that same mixture of...

Blogging

Mount Sunapee Homestead
08/30/2016
How to move pigs

Moving pigs is not an easy task nor is it one that will increase your sense of dignity. As first-timers in the pig moving world, we are happy to share the insight gained (such that it is) from our pig moving extravaganzas. Now, I'll be blunt. We're winning 3 to 1 with the pigs.

Mount Sunapee Homestead
08/15/2016
The Complete Homeschool Planning Printable - FREE! - Mount Sunapee Homestead

I'm super excited to announce that we're officially kicking off the homeschooling year in two weeks! Even though we're doing Pre-K level activities, we'll still be following a schedule and a curriculum of sorts. Naturally, I took to Pinterest to find the best of the best for planning advice, homeschooling activities and printables (preferably free!).

Mount Sunapee Homestead
08/19/2016
How To Outrun Bees and Other Beginner Beekeeping Shenanigans - Mount Sunapee Homestead

We recently had a very special event here at the Homestead: our first honey harvest. For us beginner beekeeping folks, that's a pretty exciting moment. It kind of makes the whole beekeeping thing a little more real and a little more useful! Now, we had, of late, been feeling more confident in our beekeeping skills.

Mount Sunapee Homestead
08/27/2016
Easy Homemade Granola

When I saw the price ($7 *gasp*) of a delicious looking bag of granola, I decided there must be a better way! Not only is homemade granola cheaper, it is tasty, quick and oh so easy! All you need to do is: Mix your dry ingredients in a big bowl:

Poetry

Soonipi Magazine
09/01/2002
Reply to Frost

A reply to Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"