Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
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.
Hugelkultur is a method of making a garden bed using waste wood and available nitrogen, that preserves those nutrients and gives them up to growing plants over several seasons. Like compost, a hugelkultur bed or hugel bed makes use of carbon and nitrogen to decompose and create humus, while generating both heat and moisture. Hugelkultur ... Read More about An improved hugelkultur bed for older homesteaders
Spring is sprung! The birds are out, the geese are migrating, the peepers are singing, and dandelion’s are popping up in lawns and fields across the country. To celebrate, I’m sharing my super simple dandelion
DIY living functional garden decorations & outdoor structures: magical grass sofa, fun bean teepee, beautiful grape & rose arches, willow dome & fence, etc!
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.
The humble wooden pallet, which in its original form is used for transporting materials, is an upcycler's best friend; cheap, readily available and made
If you dream of having a large property and homestead, but currently live in the city. There's so much you can do on a homestead in the city!
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.
Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!
Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!
Learn how to make a DIY rain barrel with this easy DIY. All you need is an hour and $20, and you'll benefit from the easiest way to save rain water!
Learn how to make your own candle wicks at home with natural materials! The 17 DIY candle wicks are easy to make, non-toxic and sustainable.
It is actually possible. It’s called Swedish paint or Flour paint.
Want beautiful & FREE garden & indoor plants? Regrow kitchen scraps like mango seed, avocado pit, pineapple top, lemon seeds, ginger, lemongrass, & more!
Have you tried any Homemade Soap Recipes yet? If not, you're totally missing out! These diy soaps are easy and quick to make with awesome step by step tutorials.
The bridge-like dining room opens up on both sides, meaning you can literally eat supper in the great outdoors.
How to grow potatoes in garden soil, pots, or containers easily with big yields! Great tips & best ways to plant, harvest & store potatoes.
Are you looking to add some farmhouse charm to your home decor without breaking the bank?
Papercrete is the ultimate building material for preppers, homesteaders, and off-grid living enthusiasts. Learn more about it here!
Does it seem overwhelming to start a homestead from scratch? This guide will help you bust through doubt and discomfort to achieve your dreams.
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.
Lots of people dream of building a homestead from scratch, but worry about the cost to do so. Is it expensive? How can you reduce your cost? We'll explore the cost to build a homestead from scratch, including our experience building a cordwood house on raw land.
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!
Welcome to my new blog! Let me first say how happy I am to be writing this blog and getting back to my roots and live a simple life again.
Cheesemaking recipes can be hard to find these days, but they're becoming more common as this old-time skill becomes a popular hobby in the kitchen. Cheesemaking doesn't have to be difficult, and I've included delicious
The farm grosses six figures annually and feeds more than 200 families through CSA shares and farmer's markets. Only 1.5 acres of land are cultivated in permanent beds.
There are so many ways to make money on a small homestead. Here are 32 practical and real life ways you can make money on your homestead or backyard farm.
Share the homesteading lifestyle with your kids! These kid-friendly homesteading how-to's, projects, & activities will build your homesteading skills.
Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset
As homesteaders and people striving toward a more self sufficient life, we spend a lot of time in our kitchens. There are some things we absolutely need on hand to do the work and some
Free Resources Created by Me! New to food gardening? This free course will give you the basics to springboard you into the wonderful world of growing your own food! LEARN MORE Not sure when to
Learn some of the different ways you can make extra money homesteading, and how to make money homesteading while still living the life you love! Have the homestead of your dreams, and make money with it?! That's the life isn't it?! Well, its totally possible, you just have to get creative and be aware of
(Read Part One Here) I was completely excited to publish last week’s post where I introduced you guys to our frugal homesteading lifestyle. I always enjoy giving my readers a peek into our life, plus I was hoping to be an encouragement to some of those who want to homestead, but aren’t quite sure how to get there with […]
Trees are great for firewood and shade, but planting certain trees can offer other benefits such as medicine and tools.
Trying to build the skills you need for your dream homestead? Here's a big list of homestead skills to get you started.
After 8 years of homesteading what I would do differently than when we first started a homesteading lifestyle.
If you dream of owning a homestead but you have to wait, you can still get ready for it by practicing these important homesteading skills to learn.
If you want animals on your homestead but do not know where to start. We have the answers for you! Read more about the best animals for your homestead!
Trying to adopt a more eco-friendly lifestyle? Here are 50 Easy ideas to get started. Going green and sustainable is possible in any home.
New and experienced homesteaders make many mistakes, and sometimes they don't learn from them. Here are 10 lessons to learn from and know better.
Free Resources Created by Me! New to food gardening? This free course will give you the basics to springboard you into the wonderful world of growing your own food! LEARN MORE Not sure when to
When you are just starting out on your homestead it's easy to want to jump in with both feet and get a whole whack load of animals. However, it can be wiser to start out slower. Today I'm going to talk about why, and what animals are great to start out with on your
