Here are our 11 ways to retire on the homestead!
"Am I Too Old to Homestead?" is for "empty-nesters" or retirees! You finally have some freedom and want to homestead, can you do it?
In this post we’ll explore some basic homestead layout principles and share our 5 acre homestead layout as an example.
Check out the ULTIMATE homestead income ideas guide! Learn ways to make a profit from your small farm while being a service to your community.
Your retirement years provide a perfect opportunity to slow down, find joy, and reconnect with nature. If you have ever dreamed of starting a homestea
How to homestead with monthly to do lists. Homesteading tasks organized by season so you can see the yearly flow of homestead living
This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thank you.Just purchased or inherited a new property to start a homestead? Maybe you’d like to start homesteading in your backyard? Whatever the case may be, it’s an exciting start!It can be tempting to start your garden first, buy a bunch of animals or start landscaping or renovating. However, do these 3 things FIRST to set yourself up for success!1. Begin sourcing materials.Make a list of all
Firsthand experience of two folks actually living off-grid at the beginning of their retirement years. What to consider heading into your golden years off the grid.
If you find yourself homesteading alone, it can be overwhelming! Check out "How to Homestead Alone and Not Die in the Process"
Financing your homestead doesn't have to be difficult. Learn how to find, save for, and finance the homestead of your dreams.
Make the most of spring for the least amount of money with these 12 frugal living tips for spring. Enjoy the simple things in life this season! * * * Spring is the perfect time to get back on track with your finances and start living frugally again after a long winter. I don’t know
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
We're just two "normal" people who have wandered into a sustainable, zero-waste homesteading life. What started as "accidental" is now anything but. Here's what YOU can learn from our experiences.
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
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.
You never thought cheap land or free land in the US are options? Get to know about 17 most lucrative lands you can get for homesteading completely for free.
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
In this modern world we are losing touch with some old fashioned traditional skills that we really should preserve. You don't need to even own land to embrace
Whether you are a seasoned homesteader or a yearning-to-be homesteader, this list of self-reliant skills will give you so much to learn (plus resources to get started), that you'll never be bored again! Of course,
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
Here are a few things we did when we made the transition from a consumer-driven lifestyle to a simpler one and how we learned to live on less.
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!
Our retirement goals include creating a self sufficient lifestyle so that we can meet our basic needs. This will provide us with a sustainable future where we don’t need to rely on the Govern…
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.
A calf comes out from under some trees on a small farm in Levant, Maine. | Photo by Linda Coan O'Kresik Maine has a long history of homesteading. The state was once home to famous homesteaders Scott and Helen Nearing, who moved to Maine in the 1950s and effectively
There are many factors to consider before buying property, whether developed or not. Here are our best tips for buying a homesteading property.
She realized as her kids were growing up that she had no plans or money for retirement.
FREE PROFIT/LOSS & PROJECTED COSTS WORKSHEETS. What does it take to be profitable homesteading? Over 230 ideas to get you started!
57 Homesteading Skills for 2022 Wandering Hoof Ranch may […]
We built our own off-grid homestead from scratch. The house turned out great, but if we had to do it all again, these are the seven biggest things we would have done differently.
57 Homesteading Skills for 2022 Wandering Hoof Ranch may […]
How to have a frugal homestead PLUS some of my favorite frugal homesteading blogs that you must read. Homesteading in your backyard!
If you have land and want to make homestead income with it, you need a plan. Come check out our best tips on planning your homestead business!
Creating a more self sufficient home and life has never been more "front and center" than right now. See 5 simple secrets to becoming more self sufficient.
Upcycling on the homestead. You know the saying "another man's trash is another man's treasure"? It is absolutely true on a homestead. Farming is not cheap!
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"!
Our readers have worked hard to build their homesteads, so why retire from their properties? Here are ways they’ve managed aging on a homestead.
If you're considering going off the grid or becoming more self-sufficient, check out these five tips to get started.
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.
How can you plan to age gracefully on your homestead? What can you do now to turn your homestead into a property that will be easier to maintain and will sustain you when you're older?
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
Homesteading isn’t a process that happens overnight. Purchase homestead tools as you need them until you have everything covered.
Here’s how to set up a homestead on 1 acre of land. Home design considerations, livestock living areas, water sources, energy, and many more things you could do.
Figuring out the amount of land needed to homestead can get complicated, but we break down the most important factors, and offer concrete examples.
Learn what you need to do before you begin your homesteading venture. Planning is key to your success.
SUPER helpful list of how to get started with some of the best ways for making money farming - even on just a SMALL homestead!
Firsthand experience of two folks actually living off-grid at the beginning of their retirement years. What to consider heading into your golden years off the grid.
