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. Learn as...Read More
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August has settled in like honey— sticky and sweet. The mornings greet us with dewdrops and cooler temperatures. But the sun, rich and golden, will still warm the days. The air is thick with change. Summer is fading into something more earnest. A squirrel on our front porch is eating a peach from ou
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It’s 2024 and everyone loves the idea of homesteading. And what’s more natural than a beautiful homesteading design that incorporates houseplants that can benefit your home year-round! Houseplants offer much more than aesthetically pleasing greenery. They are essential elements in homesteading designs, providing a host of benefits that enhance your off-grid lifestyle. From improving indoor … Create a Off-Grid Oasis in 2024: Houseplants as Essential Elements in Homesteading Designs Read More »
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.
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
Each year on April 10th, National Farm Animals Day focuses attention of the humane care of farm animals. The day also aims to find homes for abandoned and abused farm animals.
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
How you spend your days is how you spend your life. So why live like you're in some type of underground bunker, totally disconnected from the natural world? Jobs and routines that ask the same of us all year long can make it hard to live seasonally in everyday life. But there are little things
Feeling the pull to simple country living but you're stuck in town? Here are 30 skills to build while you're homestead dreaming!
We'll go over some of the homestead startup costs, and how to start a homestead from scratch with nothing and little to no finances. You've read up on what homesteading is, you've set some first year homesteading goals, and now you're ready to get started! But wait! You're just making it by on paycheck to
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.
Low maintenance farm animals promote sustainable practices and are a wise choice for beginners or those with limited experience in farming.
These are my all-time favorite books for learning about self-sufficient living and using once you are living the homestead dream.
Potager Garden Definition : (pronunciation: puh ta zhay) a garden that combines both edible and ornamental plants; a vegetable garden th...
Romanticizing life connected to the land has complicated implications, but it's starting to shape what we see as aspirational.
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!
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
If you're wondering how to make money homesteading, here's a list of 60 things you can do right now to make money on a homestead.
In order to be successful as a homesteader, you need to realize that homesteading requires hard work and dedication.
Does it seem overwhelming to start a homestead from scratch? This guide will help you bust through doubt and discomfort to achieve your dreams.
SUPER helpful list of how to get started with some of the best ways for making money farming - even on just a SMALL homestead!
Avoid trips to the store, reduce your carbon footprint, and save heaps of money by learning to make your own household items.
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
Need to re-energize? Try these simple tips to simplify your life. We hope you enjoy the final installment of our simple living series!
You don’t need to move to the country to be a homesteader. You can do it anywhere. Here are the pros and cons of urban homesteading...
Feeling stuck without a homestead? Start homesteading without living on a Homestead by learning new skills and preparing for your future!
This book has a newly updated edition, and will be shipped in place of this older edition. Do you long for simpler days? Do you wish you had the time to offer your family home-grown meals? Does your heart cry for a quiet place in this fast-paced world? Blogger and homesteader Melissa K. Norris inspires with practical a
Winter on the homestead isn't boring or gloomy. It's the time of the year when we focus on winter homesteading activities to make our next year even better.
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.
Can you really homestead on 1 acre of land or less? Yes! Here's how to make the most of your small homestead by choosing the best livestock and plants!
My end goal in life is to live off grid. I don't know if I will ever accomplish that, but I can dream. I know what it takes from my experience of living in a
Looking for ways to be self-reliant? Check out "54 Self-Reliant Living Tips" for ways to get started today! #selfsufficiency
From Instagram: Caught up in Cottagecore - internet aesthetic with an ultra-romanticised interpretation of rural and countryside life.
This guide lists out the best animals for 1 acre homesteads, how much room they need to thrive, where to locate their housing & the benefits to consider before deciding to add them to your homestead.
Learn how to grow onions - with tips from seed to harvest, choosing the best varieties for your garden, curing or preserving onions and more!
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
Greetings from On-My-Way-To-Getting-Healthier Land! (and happier, too) I wanted to pop in and give y’all a little update on what is happening here at The Everyday Home. When one is diagnosed with the Alphabet Soup of illnesses, it puts things in a whole new perspective. For one… I decided that this diagnosis would not define me, ... Read More about Just a little update…
