It started out with me thinking about my New Year's Resolutions. I've never been a huge fan on resolutions. Everyone makes them and come February they are nothing but well intentions of the past. I usually find a way around New Year's Resolutions by making monthly goals (although granted, I'm not always great about sticking to those either!) So I was thinking about monthly goals and thinking about what to share with all of you, when it dawned on me that we could take this journey together! Each month, I've come up with a different theme or area of natural

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

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

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

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

Discover simple and easy ways to implement a natural healthcare regimen for your livestock and pets, making your homestead an even happier place

Whether you have a homestead property and live rurally or not, these preparedness skills will come in handy whenever and wherever you need them.

Homesteading and self-reliance are on the rise try these 6 ways to more self-reliant wherever you are!

If you find yourself homesteading alone, it can be overwhelming! Check out "How to Homestead Alone and Not Die in the Process"

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!

Save time and money by using natural solutions to common homestead problems l Example of how we let nature solve our homestead challenges.

Learn what you need to do before you begin your homesteading venture. Planning is key to your success.

How you spend your days is how you spend your life. So why live like you're in some type of underground bunker, totally disconnected from the natural world? Jobs and routines that ask the same of us all year long can make it hard to live seasonally in everyday life. But there are little things

At this point there are more than 700 articles on Practical Self Reliance, and there's just so much information that it's hard to know where to start. Here are all the most popular articles, sorted

This guide to apartment homesteading (urban homesteading) for beginners is full of great ways to be self-sufficient and live sustainably.

This book has a newly updated edition, and will be shipped in place of this older edition. Do you long for simpler days? Do you wish you had the time to offer your family home-grown meals? Does your heart cry for a quiet place in this fast-paced world? Blogger and homesteader Melissa K. Norris inspires with practical a

These tough times call for old-fashioned living and ways of life. Ways to thrive in challenging times.

A brief overview of the term homesteading, a list of 18+ ways to homestead in the suburbs, and some beginner homesteading tips.

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.

We’re sharing the best ways to start apartment homesteading so you can become more self-sufficient in nearly any city or state. Because maybe you feel stuck in an urban zone and wish you lived closer

Self Sufficient Living is a great way to make sure your family is prepared for anything. Don't miss these Tips For Self Sufficient Living that are easy to do!

Do you want to start a clean living lifestyle? We are giving you the ultimate guide and sharing the top 25 lifestyle tips to clean living.

August has settled in like honey— sticky and sweet. The mornings greet us with dewdrops and cooler temperatures. But the sun, rich and golden, will still warm the days. The air is thick with change. Summer is fading into something more earnest. A squirrel on our front porch is eating a peach from ou

The pandemic brought a lot of new faces to the homesteading community. To help with that, I've gathered the best homesteading blogs for 2021!

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Can you imagine living without the grocery store? Let me tell you something, it CAN be done! Let me show you how it's done!

You can become more self-sufficient, no matter where you live! Here are 41 great ways to become less dependent on the store and live more self-sufficient, today

Modern homesteading is a state of mind, you can homestead wherever you are. Use these ideas to become an Apartment Homesteader.

A helpful homesteading skills list that covers the main areas of a family homestead. Use this list to help you prepare before you start.

Reducing your homestead costs at a time of high prices and inflation is a must! Learn new ways to cut those costs with my tips and tricks!

If modern self-sufficient living is what you desire, these "49 Steps to Modern Self-Sufficient Living" will get you started!

Most of us probably don’t think twice about the air quality within our home. We think our home is odorless, fresh or neutral smelling. But the truth is that indoor air quality can be, well, deceiving. There are several factors that can contribute to toxicity within the air. All the interior like furniture, paint, carpe

A homesteading lifestyle is a healthy lifestyle, no matter where you live! Here's why, and what you can do about it.

Feeling stuck without a homestead? Start homesteading without living on a Homestead by learning new skills and preparing for your future!

If you find yourself homesteading alone, it can be overwhelming! Check out "How to Homestead Alone and Not Die in the Process"

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.

Living off the land is not for the weak or ill-prepared. It takes years of groundwork and skill-honing to get to a place where you can survive and thrive.

A Beginner's Guide to Homesead Living is a free E-book. The work of women collaborating together to create a useful and beautiful resource!

Looking for ways to be self-reliant? Check out "54 Self-Reliant Living Tips" for ways to get started today! #selfsufficiency

Explore living off the land with this comprehensive guide on self-reliance, homesteading, and finding your perfect off-grid property.

Come dig (or, don't dig!) into natural no-till gardening - what it is, how to do it, and the stellar benefits it offers to organic soil and plant health.

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,