At Rootsy, we want to help you discover projects that make you hum a happy little tune. You know the ones. The fun projects that leave you with something pretty to look at. Or the hard projects
There are vintage skills kids need to learn! They need to learn them for themselves and for the continuation of these lovely life skills for the future.
Inside: The best skills to master for homesteaders, wherever you live right now. Reading is fun, but practicing is a million times better. Roll up your sleeves and work on these now. It's so easy to wish away your whole life, waiting for your dream property, dream job, dream whatever. And when you're living in
Is homemaking an art? I believe so, and today I want to share a few insights on the topic to give you a bit of homemaking inspiration.
Are you new to homemaking? Here are some tips to help you in this wonderful journey and calling as a homemaker!
How to find your authentic homemaking style.
Let's answer the question: what is homemaking? We'll discuss how this role stacks up against being a stay-at-home mom or a housekeeper. We'll dive into the day-to-day responsibilities, the emotional labor that often goes unnoticed, and even touch on the touchy subject of paid versus unpaid work. Understanding these roles can help us appreciate the
Because minimalism and homesteading seem to contradict each other at times, you may wonder if you can be a minimalist and still homestead...
This Spring Water Seep Collection from Underground Aquifer Project is a great way for off the grid homesteaders to bring up and access the water from their land. Water is life. Clean, potable fresh water is very precious. If you have a spring or perhaps a ground that’s constantly wet…
One of my favorite go-to books is The Complete Tightwad Gazette. I never get tired of reading through the pages and pages of frugal living ideas in the book.
So you've decided to homestead. You understand how relying on external forces (doctors, power grids, grocery stores, etc) makes you vulnerable. Great! But where do you start? As a seasoned homesteader, I have the experience
Are you a podcast junkie? I convince myself to do chores by listening to podcasts. I’ve made a list of the best homesteading podcast.
Are you new to homemaking? Here are some tips to help you in this wonderful journey and calling as a homemaker!
Mama-bear is angry: this toxic ingredient is in everything. The world is shoveling garbage down their throat in gilded packages and telling them it is good.
Original homesteaders left the comfort of their lives, looking for a better life. The desire for a better life is what ties them to us modern homesteaders.
What are the basic skills you need as a homemaker? Master this list of homemaking basics before tackling more advanced skills.
Check out these ways to homestead in the suburbs! From seed starting to raising chicks and everything in between! Urban Homesteading
Do you ever feel like you just don't have it together? Are you disorganized and undisciplined? Are you ever ashamed when your husband comes home because you haven't used your time wisely that day? Do you snap at your kids and speak unkind words to your husband? Do you think back over the day with […]
Love the Vintage Life? Start old fashioned homemaking and live the lovely life of your dreams through the wisdom of...
Think again! Angi does what she feels comfortable with and that works for her.
The new face of domesticity is all about eating locally, cooking more and living on less. FOODday talks to women living the life.
Y'all, let me just tell you about who my husband really is. He's the other half of this homestead and though he sits beside me each day as I lovingly tend to the
Why I stopped following the doctor's advice and started living clean. For years I've been told; no-fat, low-fat, low-carb, and count calories.
Ready to jump into the world of homesteading? Start with these seven homesteading skills that you can begin mastering today.
With a little thought you will find a way to make money with your homemaking skills that works for you and your family!
13 old-fashioned homemaking skills that are still useful for modern homemakers to learn and practice in their own homes.
If you dream of owning a homestead but you have to wait, you can still get ready for it by practicing these important homesteading skills to learn.
Looking for a bargain? Here are some homesteading supplies that you can find at your loacl dollar store!
Whether you are an urban or suburban homesteader, or you live on a 50-acre farm, this list of homesteading skills can help you!
Modern conveniences and busy schedules have made modern housekeeping faster and less hands-on. But what important, old-fashioned homemaking skills have we lost? Here are some ideas to inspire you, and tips to get you started. Table of contents1. 🍎 Gardening2. 🥫 Preserving Seasonal Food3. 🍞 Baking Bread4. 🍽 Cooking from scratch5. 📒 Planning ahead6. 🧶
Some of the best frugal living tips with a big impact come from our grandparents generation. Check out super frugal living's best secrets.
The new face of domesticity is all about eating locally, cooking more and living on less. FOODday talks to women living the life.
Buckwheat: a gluten-free seed with a delicious, toasty flavor. It is not a grain & is not wheat. You really need to learn more buckwheat ~ an amazing seed!
When you transition to one-income lifestyle, whether out of need or desire, it always affects the household budget. Here are seven ways to make it work. Table of contents1. Look at your biggest bills2. Save money on food3. Do it Yourself (when it makes sense)4. Shop Less and Buy Used5. Make money on the side6.
Modern conveniences and busy schedules have made modern housekeeping faster and less hands-on. But what important, old-fashioned homemaking skills have we lost? Here are some ideas to inspire you, and tips to get you started. Table of contents1. 🍎 Gardening2. 🥫 Preserving Seasonal Food3. 🍞 Baking Bread4. 🍽 Cooking from scratch5. 📒 Planning ahead6. 🧶
Are you homestead dreaming? That dream might be closer than you think! Find out what homestead skills you can start practicing NOW, no matter where you are!
You could spend all day cleaning up after your kids, running to the grocery store for that thing you forgot for dinner, and looking for lost paperwork. Or you could, you know...not. Mastering homemaker time management isn't just about squeezing more tasks into your day; it's about doing the most with your time so it
