Our articles about recently-released books are great resources for readers interested in Laura Ingalls Wilder and her Little House books. Here is a brief overview about ​Little House LIfe Hacks: Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Prairie.

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Author: Angie Bailey and Susie Shubert
Illustrator: Lauren Mortimer
Publisher: Running Press Adult (August 22, 2023)

Synopsis:

A humorous yet practical book of life lessons from the seminal “Little House on the Prairie” television series and the books that inspired them. Little House Life Hacks blends Laura Ingalls Wilder’s timeless teachings with her surprisingly timely penchant for homesteading, crafting, and the lifestyle we now call Cottagecore.

“Little House on the Prairie” has been a TV staple for generations of families, and Laura Ingalls Wilder’s novels have never gone out of style for young bookworms. Her stories of her family’s life in the late 1880s offer countless gems of wisdom. The Ingalls are the perfect reminders of what’s important: love, family, community, honest work, and integrity.

Many facets of the Ingalls’ lifestyle and the skills they relied on have become some of the hottest trends of today, from modern pioneering to DIY prairie dresses and baking bread. Little House Life Hacks: Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Prairie playfully compiles the most crucial takeaways from that world, practical enough for pioneering stock and updated for today’s evolving world.

Alongside advice for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life are selected inspirational quotes from the books and the show, plus fun pop culture tidbits. Did you know The Rock’s first celebrity crush was original mean girl Nellie Oleson?

About the Authors: Angie Bailey and Susie Shubert
Angie Bailey is a Gen X pop-culture nerd, award-winning writer and humorist, and the author of the Texts from Mittens daily cartoon, books, and desk calendars. She shares her life with one witty husband, plus two human and two feline children. Susie Shubert helps others navigate their unexpected journeys as a writer and content creator for ModernPrairie.com, a tarot advisor, and a former graduate of the school of rock. The basis of all that she does is her life coaching certification through Oprah’s favorite, Dr. Martha Beck, and the loving support of her husband and two kids. They both live in Minneapolis.

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