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
If you are just starting out on your homestead journey, you're going to love this collection of tips and ideas from some amazing frugal homesteading blogs. Be sure to save for later!
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
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.
Avoid trips to the store, reduce your carbon footprint, and save heaps of money by learning to make your own household items.
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
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 »
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
If you're living off the grid, you'll need a way to purify your drinking water. Here's a list of water purification methods to consider.
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
" 86 Side Hustle Ideas for Small Acreage" will give you new and unique ideas to make money on your homestead! #sidehustle
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.
How did primitive potters harvest clay? People have been making pottery for millennia, and convenient hobby shops have only been a thing for a few decades at best. Before that, people harvested their own clay
So you want to start a homestead? Read along for valuable tips that we learned first-hand to stay organized, set attainable goals, and have fun too!
Instead of spending an arm and a leg for furniture and household appliances, get crafty. Here are 12 DIY homesteading projects to try.
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.
This post contains affiliate links. Full disclosure can be found here. A homestead pantry is one filled with homemade and homegrown ingredients,…
Feeling the pull to simple country living but you're stuck in town? Here are 30 skills to build while you're homestead dreaming!
DIY living functional garden decorations & outdoor structures: magical grass sofa, fun bean teepee, beautiful grape & rose arches, willow dome & fence, etc!
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!
A self-sufficient homestead checklist can help you build the hobby farm of your dreams. If you are a homestead beginner and not sure where to start, this checklist will help.
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
These are my all-time favorite books for learning about self-sufficient living and using once you are living the homestead dream.
How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living
'No Dig’ gardening, the ingenious, increasingly popular method pioneered by Englishman Charles Dowding, lets you make the most of your vegetable garden—without spending all your time weeding.
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.
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.
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
Are you stuck living in an apartment? Do you yearn for the homesteading lifestyle? Stop dreaming and waiting: apply these apartment homesteading ideas now.
SUPER helpful list of how to get started with some of the best ways for making money farming - even on just a SMALL homestead!
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
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.
Tiered planters are beautiful and easy to do! You can DIY or buy one. Take a look at these amazing planter ideas and choose your favorite!
Coffee logs can not only keep you warm but they keep coffee grounds out of landfill too. Find out more about them here, and why you should...
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
Learn how to grow onions - with tips from seed to harvest, choosing the best varieties for your garden, curing or preserving onions and more!
Homesteading can be expensive and you'll need a lot of supplies! Luckily, there are ways to get free items! Find out how and why we use Craigslist to get tons of free homestead supplies!
Do you want to quit your job and create a sustainable income from your homestead? Here are 100+ ways to make money farming just to get you started!
Check out these ways to homestead in the suburbs! From seed starting to raising chicks and everything in between! Urban Homesteading
Building a Homestead Root Cellar by Brian Thomas and Teri Page. A step by step how-to guide to building your own concrete block walk-out root cellar.
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
Pretty much every farm animal can be raised for profit if you know what you're doing. We're giving you the pros and cons of each.
Discover step-by-step instructions for how to build an underground greenhouse. Grow fresh produce year-round with this innovative gardening solution.
Want to make your pantry a little more green? Love Plants in Home? Follow these Kitchen Garden Ideas to invite the touch of nature!
" 86 Side Hustle Ideas for Small Acreage" will give you new and unique ideas to make money on your homestead! #sidehustle
