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
Now is the time to create your homesteading plan, month by month. Plan out tasks you know you'll have to do to start organized for the upcoming year.
Inside: How to design a homestead layout that works with the land, not against it, so your final result is anything but cookie-cutter. When I first moved here, I had grand visions of a storybook homestead with neatly laid-out gardens, orchards, and pastures. Apple trees lining the driveway. A huge vegetable garden with a white
In order to be successful as a homesteader, you need to realize that homesteading requires hard work and dedication.
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.
Check out these ways to homestead in the suburbs! From seed starting to raising chicks and everything in between! Urban Homesteading
Are you not sure if you can make homesteading work with the amount of land you have? Here are 28 farm layout design ideas to inspire you.
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.
When it comes to homesteading you don't need a ton of land. Here are ten steps to starting your one acre homestead.
Beginner homesteading books that cover all the basics - how to start a backyard garden, raising chickens, and becoming more self-sufficient!
SUPER helpful list of how to get started with some of the best ways for making money farming - even on just a SMALL homestead!
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.
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.
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
How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living
Instead of spending an arm and a leg for furniture and household appliances, get crafty. Here are 12 DIY homesteading projects to try.
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"!
Looking for a bargain? Here are some homesteading supplies that you can find at your loacl dollar store!
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Rhubarb jelly captures the taste of the spring rhubarb harvest in a jelly for year-round enjoyment.
No matter where you live, you can start developing homesteading skills. The skills can help you save money and get ready for your homesteading dreams.
Homesteading is about self-sufficiency, and there are many ways you can increase your independence, even in an apartment.
Want the perfect gift idea for the homsteader in your life? We've got the BEST gifts for homesteaders so you can give joy to your favorite farmer!
Want to try apartment homesteading? It's a great way to build skills while you wait. Here are some ways to fully embrace it!
What to do while you wait on your dream homestead? There are so many things you can be doing as a homesteader while you work to get to your dream homestead.
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.
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!
Homesteading after 40...is it a midlife crisis or the perfect time to start? For me, the timing couldn't have been more perfect.
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!
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
There are a surprising amount of uses and recipes for cherry stems and pits alike. Learn about some of them here. #cherries #cherrypits
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
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If you're not a homesteader, then you probably believe some of these common myths about homesteading. We're here to debunk them for you.
What is self-sufficiency? The definition is needing no outside help in satisfying one's basic needs, especially with regard to the production of food. Over the years, I’ve read many books and articles claiming that food self-sufficiency is possible on a quarter acre. From my own experience, I have to say I disagree. So how much space is necessary to be self-sufficient in regards to food? I hope to enlighten you to a more reality based self-sufficient garden space needs based on experience.
Looking for the best homesteading books? Reading is a great way to get ideas, find tips & learn skills! Here are resources full of helpful, practical, DIY, & frugal information—books, websites & more!
Learn how to embrace the homesteader lifestyle and start homesteading TODAY, even if you don't have an actual homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Homesteading is all of the rage these days, and for good reason. Its a kickback on modern society, and it challenges people in
When you homestead, sometimes you end up with extra things. Learn how to use everything on your homestead with these 6 ideas.
This guide to apartment homesteading (urban homesteading) for beginners is full of great ways to be self-sufficient and live sustainably.
Needs a gift for homesteaders? Here you will find the ultimate guide of 100 amazing useful gifts for homesteaders no matter where they live.
My Top 10 Favorite Podcasts of 2016. SO much great info in these podcasts - from interviews with permaculture experts, to "how-to's" with fellow farmers!
Most homesteads have goats, pigs, and other livestock, but there are a few other animals your homestead will need.
Apartment homesteading or homesteading in a rental is a great way to learn to homestead and become more self-reliant.
Learn DIY skills fast by picking 1 of 4 levesl - take it one step at a time l Homestead where you live and keep your family sustainable!
The homestead kitchen is the heart of the homestead. Now you need to equip your homestead kitchen so it works for you. Here are some of the essentials...
November, almost. It is October 28th as I’m writing this and we have yet to have our first frost. Many of the trees are still green. It is a year for lingering I suppose. I have been trying to fully understand in my head and my heart that it is indeed autumn in order to enjoy all the fruits of the s
