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
Here are some of our favorite old wives’ tales from the 1800s. We make no distinction between fact and fiction, so try them at your own risk.
Vintage skills aren't dead...but they are sick. This follow up article is 10 MORE vintage skills we still need today for homesteaders and preppers.
We prize turkeys for their delicious meat and that’s about it. Why don't we eat turkey eggs? Let’s dig in and figure this one out together.
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.
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.
Don't throw away your sawdust! We found a few dozen uses in and around the homestead you'll be glad you learned.
Finding the perfect off-grid property is a dream of many homesteaders, but to truly live off the grid requires a specific type of land.
When we found our off-grid compound, I assumed that I'd have to give up just about every power-consuming modern luxury. We went through our kitchen cabinets and tested each appliance with a kill-a-watt electricity usage
This video is about some life hack inserts that were printed over 100 years ago. Most people have forgotten these life hacks.
Nick and Esther have been living off the grid while building their dream home. In that time, they've learned some valuable lessons.
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
You can stay home with your kids! It's more than possible. Discover 75 frugal living tips designed to help you stay home with your kids. Learn step by step beginner tips on how to survive on one income. Even in the toughest times.
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.
Survival wisdom & the Great Depression -- How did millions survive the toughest years in American history? Here are 65 survival lessons.
This delicious tourtiere traditional meat pie recipe is made with a buttery golden flaky crust and savory meat filling. One such tradition for many families is this delicious meat pie you can make and serve on a particularly cold day when you want something warm and scrumptiously filling. The tourtière…
When my husband and I found our off-grid homestead, it was more or less by accident. We were looking for our forever homestead, far back from the road and with plenty of space to stretch
Acorn is probably one of the most overlooked survival foods. Here is how to prepare acorns for consumption and use them in recipes.
If you're confused about what to get first as a prepper, here's a list of the 12 most critical things. Forget expensive MREs and "survival food", these are more important.
Being able to bake bread without relying on your oven or electricity is a great ability to have. Here are seven ways to do it.
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.
To make this list of states for homesteaders, I took into account laws, weather, land prices, cost of living, property taxes, and more.
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...
Acorn is probably one of the most overlooked survival foods. Here is how to prepare acorns for consumption and use them in recipes.
15 Vintage Skills That Can Be Learned On YouTube! There are many skills you can taught simply by watching well done YouTube videos for homesteaders.
70+ Ways to make & Save Money while living on your Homestead. Here are some helpful ideas for you to make money homesteading!
The Homestead Act of 1862 offered a turning point in the lives of many Americans and the land records left behind are an excellent resource for family historians. Discover how to find and use this free online resource.
Old fashioned frugal living is eco friendly. Old fashioned living like grandma will help you save money. How to live like the old days.
Home cooks quickly learned to stretch their food budget and ingredients during the Great Depression. Here's what they came up with.
Our forebears survived heat waves without air conditioning, and so can we. Here are 11 ways people kept their houses cool before AC.
If you're going through hard times financially, it might be helpful for you to apply these old fashioned survival tips used during the Great Depression!
Budding herbalists usually start their herbalism journey with teas. However, quickly after tea, an herbalist learns how to make a tincture.
Most people throw away tin cans without a second thought, but as you'll see, in a survival scenario they can be put to good use.
Here is some insightful information of how to make homemade vodka from potatoes. Vodka is an economical spirit that can be made easily in a short amount of time and is neutral spirit that is without distinctive character
Planning to move off the grid? If so, take note of these five often missed off grid costs that could easily bust your budget.
Acorns add a nutty, slightly sweet taste to many dishes and beverages. Surprisingly, there are lots of delicious acorn recipes out there.
Homesteaders have many reasons for doing what they do. Commonly, they express a desire to reduce their carbon footprint and life self-sufficiently. Sourcing your own free firewood from downed trees, dead trees, and local sources can both reduce your carbon footprint and allow you to live self-sufficiently. Related: Read
This is the ultimate wish list for a homestead kitchen. From a Bosch Mixer to the Ball book of preserving, there is something for every country cook.
Hoarding isn't always a bad thing. If you're a prepper, there are many items you should be hoarding. You never know when you'll need them.
It's not that hard to make extra money homesteading. And you don't need any land! Here are 57 ideas for making money on any homestead.
How to collect sap and make maple syrup at home. AND YOU DON'T NEED SUGAR MAPLE TREES! Make your own maple syrup with only one or two trees.
Looking for ways to cut back spending or save money? Check out these amazing frugal tips from the great depression!
Have you seen the memes about how egg-spensive everything is? If you're looking for frugal hacks, we compiled 48 extreme money saving tips that work!
A while back I took a winter foraging course at our local herbal school, and I was truly amazed at how many ways you can eat a pine tree. Most conifers are not only edible,
updated by Derrick Krane Most people who are preparing for a future economic collapse or SHTF event realize that life as it is today could be radically altered. One of the main things that will change radically if the world experiences another severe economic collapse due to an EMP event or another extended grid-down situation ... Read more
This video is about some life hack inserts that were printed over 100 years ago. Most people have forgotten these life hacks.