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
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 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.
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
You can start homesteading no matter where you live!
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!
We can always use equipment that aides our farm life! These are five amazing must have products for your homestead.
If you are starting your homestead journey or you need to re-evaluate your current setup, check out this list of practical homesteading essentials.
Wondering if it's possible to homestead with a full time job? It definitely is! Here's exactly how I do it! Mini Urban Farm
What are the easiest food crops to grow? Beginning gardeners will have no problems with these vegetables, herbs and edible flowers that grow very easily.
Don't know where to start homesteading? Check out these daily homestead tasks that every homesteader should have on their chore list!
Interested in homesteading to provide for your family? Learn how to find homestead land and what to watch for.
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
Does it seem overwhelming to start a homestead from scratch? This guide will help you bust through doubt and discomfort to achieve your dreams.
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!
Good tools make jobs faster, homesteading more enjoyable, and tasks easier. These 17 homesteading tools will help you get the job done!
Our March Homestead To Do List It is March and there is so much to do on The Reid Homestead! Come take a peek as I share pictures of our homestead, and list out all that we need to be working on this month. Gardening chores, animal chores and food preservation still needs to get done!
Frost tolerant plants are the go-to choice for winter vegetables to grow. Plant these 15 cold weather plants in your fall and winter garden.
Are a homestead and a farmstead the same thing? Isn't a farmstead just the farmSTAND where the produce gets sold? Distinguishing from a business standpoint is critical.
Living a homesteader's life can be done anywhere. All you need are ideas, skills, and some determination to achieve self-sufficient living.
Architectural Digest shared Shea McGee’s remodel of her Utah home on their site today and I just had to share the photos here. Shea is one of my favorite designers to follow, and I’ve been following along as they’ve dropped hints about their remodel for a while now. I’m thrilled to finally see the u
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Amid the rustic terrain of Cashiers, NC, you'll find a nature lover's paradise ... and one stunning modern mountain home!
A valuable selection of deer resistant, low water plants for Austin and Central Texas. Suitable for Xeriscape and hill country landscapes.
Check out the best items to add to your breastfeeding basket while you're preparing to nurse your baby! From lactation drops to breast therapy packs...
These tips for predator proofing your chicken coop and run keep your birds safe while you sleep easily. It’s an investment initially, but in the long run saves you time, chickens, and grief, …
These homemade soy candles with essential oils are a safe, healthy and all-natural alternative to store-bought candles. And they make a great homemade gift for Christmas or any other occasion! *** I started making my own candles 3 years ago at Christmas when we couldn’t afford to buy gifts for everyone in our family. I'd
Image 7 of 8 from gallery of Farmhouse / RTA Studio. Photograph by Whitt Preston
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Treat yourself to this lovely DIY rose clay face mask and watch your skin become clearer with a beautiful glow!
Homemade eczema slave for eczema and other skin irritants. Melt shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat, stir in honey and essential oils.
Yet another reveal of the Spring Collection.....Fashion Formula Dresses! Yes, I wrote DRESSES! After the popularity of my two Fashion Formula skirt booklets, I began to think about whether I could do the same thing with dress designs. After much trial and error, a LOT of math, thinking, sewing, and tinkering, I came up with three great dress designs for you! Paige, in Alexander Henry fabric with a Michael Miller zebra print as the contrast This is a full size booklet....28 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" in size, with a large pull-out sheet in the center for the hand embroidery. There are NO PATTERN PIECES......well, none that are included anyway. I am teaching you how to take custom measurements and make your own bodice! It may sound intimidating, but it really is easy to do and results are amazing. I give you a measurement chart to go by, but I really recommend that you go ahead and measure anyway. There are some measurements that may vary from one person to another and I want you to have the best fit possible. So, let's meet the girls! First up is Maria. This design is based on the traditional Mexican folk dress. There are only three measurements to take and the fit is loose and easy. You can choose to wear this dress with or without a belt. I personally prefer the belt, but it looks great without also. I mainly wanted to include this style of dress so I could go crazy with hand embroidery which is all the rage right now. It was so much fun to come up with the designs and then watch them come to life as the stitches went in. I love playing with color, so this was paradise for me! I know what you are thinking....wow, doesn't that hand work take a long time? Well it isn't fast, but the end result is so pretty it is worth every minute. For this design, I give you two options for the length and you can opt to pleat or gather the skirt onto the bodice. The dress goes together super fast so you can get down to the hand work. These dresses were made up in the new Michael Miller Cotton Couture fabrics. They are so smooth and soft. What a pleasure to stitch with! The next dress is the Paige Pillowcase Dress. Yes, this is sort of a pillowcase dress, but for grown-ups! You need a few more measurements to create this bodice, but again I walk you through the whole process and it is easy once you get the hang of it. This dress has a tie that gathers up the upper bodice for a nice custom fit at the neckline and underarms. You can opt to have the tie at the left side front or center back. There are also lots of options on the skirt style, length, and extra little details for contrasts, ruffles, hembands, etc. Paige, in Tanya Whelan's Sugar Hill Fabrics Paige, in Michael Miller's Road to Marakesh border print fabric, on a windy day! Don't forget about those wonderful border prints....I love the way they get to be showcased here without any interruption to the fabric. The last dress is the Veronica V-Neck Sundress. Once I had designed Paige, I began to wonder if I could play around with the front bodice to make a V-neck style. It took a bit of work, but I managed to work something out that will be easy for you to follow. This dress has so many possibilities! You can actually interchange all of the skirt styles between Veronica and Paige, so your options are many. Veronica, in Heather Bailey's chevron from Pop Garden (sorry, this fabric is no longer available, except from my stash! Veronica, from an assortment of Kaffe Fasset and Brandon Mably fabrics These dresses are just so perfect for the summer....easy sewing with a comfortable and flattering fit. The beauty of the ties at the neckline are that once you have them as you like, the dress will pull over your head easily without having to untie a thing! And because there is elastic at the high waistline, the fit is super comfortable. I know I will be wearing these a lot throughout our hot summer to come here in TX! I am expecting the stock to arrive about the middle of next week (May 10th or so). I will post here and to Facebook when we have them up and ready for sale!! This booklet will be $16 for three unique dress designs, lots of design options, and all the tips you will need for measuring yourself with great success!! Happy Sewing!!
A range of money-saving, frugal DIY projects that reuse & repurpose free/cheap/old items & materials. Lots of DIY solar panel & DIY pallet tutorials.
The new project for December was homemade lotion. But actually I was inspired to start this project back in the fall. I picked up a book ...
