There are many different skills you will need to be self-sufficient and ready to homestead. If you don't own that perfect piece of land yet, there is still time to start honing your skills in
We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It is about producing as much food and other necessities as possible on your own land, and being prepared for anything that comes your way. Homesteaders often work toward the goal of living sustainably and being as self-sufficient as possible. This guide outlines self sufficient homesteading with a focus […]
Food preservation methods go way beyond the modern techniques we use today. Older techniques like salting, fermenting, and dehydrating have their place, even in modern kitchens. Learn about all the different ways you can extend
Homesteading is a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It is about producing as much food and other necessities as possible on your own land, and being prepared for anything that comes your way. Homesteaders often work toward the goal of living sustainably and being as self-sufficient as possible. This guide outlines self sufficient homesteading with a focus […]
These 11 ways to be more self sufficient are very important! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? If the power goes out for days and...
A helpful homesteading skills list that covers the main areas of a family homestead. Use this list to help you prepare before you start.
A meal in a jar is a prepared meal consisting of dried and freeze-dried ingredients that you can store in your pantry. When you’re ready to use the meal in a jar, you just pour it into a pot with water and cook it.
These 10 Old-Fashioned Money-Saving Skills will help you to live more frugally and be more self-sufficient all while learning to appreciate a simpler life!
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than
These 11 ways to be more self sufficient are very important! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? If the power goes out for days and...
The last couple of days I have given you 12 months of frugal living and 12 months of healthier living. Today I'm going to share my last one which is 12 months to homesteading. If you've always wanted to know how to start homesteading, you'll want to keep reading. This post contains affiliate links.
I may not have acres and acres like a traditional homestead but being a modern day homesteader changes all that.
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
The last couple of days I have given you 12 months of frugal living and 12 months of healthier living. Today I'm going to share my last one which is 12 months to homesteading. If you've always wanted to know how to start homesteading, you'll want to keep reading. This post contains affiliate links.
Are you homestead dreaming? That dream might be closer than you think! Find out what homestead skills you can start practicing NOW, no matter where you are!
Don't let the cost of homesteading deter you from experiencing the joy and satisfaction of its lifestyle. With a little help, you can start your homesteading journey with little to no money.
World War III is a terrifying prospect, but you never know when global tensions will reach the breaking point. Being prepared for war, regardless of the location or scale, will allow you to be better
We built our own off-grid homestead from scratch. The house turned out great, but if we had to do it all again, these are the seven biggest things we would have done differently.
Food preservation methods go way beyond the modern techniques we use today. Older techniques like salting, fermenting, and dehydrating have their place, even in modern kitchens. Learn about all the different ways you can extend
Building and sustaining a fire is one of the most valuable survival skills, but it can be challenging. Here's how to do it.
Feeling stuck without a homestead? Start homesteading without living on a Homestead by learning new skills and preparing for your future!
Want to raise a self-sufficient child? Check out these essential homesteading skills that every kid should know.
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thank you.For myself, homesteading is all about building a holistically healthy life! It’s about being self-sufficient and providing nourishing food for my family! Because we don’t have an unlimited budget, it’s also about being frugal and innovative! And I think it’s that way for the majority of people. See my post here for 10 things to never buy new! Thrifting is a skill I think all homesteade
Off grid living, many are intrigued by it and some dream about it. How about you, ever dreamt of living off-grid? If so then today’s topic is for you my friend. We’re talking about just
Earthen ovens have been used for at least 2000 years. In these videos, you'll learn how to make one and how to bake bread in it.
Vintage frugal tips for your homestead. It is no secret that the generations that came before us seemed to know these frugal tips as a way of life.
Impact-Site-Verification: 430ab260-bd5e-414f-9bea-b74f246def26 There can be a lot of information out there when learning how to start a homestead. But don’t feel overwhelmed! Taking it one step at a time and making small changes can help you adjust your lifestyle the easiest way. Only some people can jump into a self-sufficient homesteading lifestyle both feet in....Read More
Have you ever been broke, like realllllly broke? I've been there as well. Homesteading was the answer to my problems! "How to Homestead With No Money"!
Here is a list of often forgotten emergency foods that offer extended shelf life and provide needed calories and nutrients in an emergency.
If you live in an apartment or a condo you may think homesteading is off the table right now; I disagree. You can be an apartment homesteader!
Food preservation methods go way beyond the modern techniques we use today. Older techniques like salting, fermenting, and dehydrating have their place, even in modern kitchens. Learn about all the different ways you can extend
Whether you have a homestead property and live rurally or not, these preparedness skills will come in handy whenever and wherever you need them.
These 11 ways to be more self sufficient are very important! Are you prepared for a natural disaster? If the power goes out for days and...
Planning to move off the grid? If so, take note of these five often missed off grid costs that could easily bust your budget.
20 homestead kitchen essential items every homesteaders needs.
Are you interested in homesteading, but not sure where to start? Then check out these homesteading tips for beginners.
As a new homesteader it can be hard to know what to do first, or what to do next if you've been homesteading for a while. Listen to this podcast for tips on how to know what to do next.
If the off-grid life is calling to you, then you have an adventurous spirit. But to be self-sufficient, you need these basic pioneer skills.
Online homesteading courses and eBooks are a great way to learn to become more self-reliant. Here are 90 online resources to get you started.
There are many tools and supplies you need to have on your homestead, but there are a few in particular that people tend to forget about.
Avoid trips to the store, reduce your carbon footprint, and save heaps of money by learning to make your own household items.
