Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
Homestead living is less a place and more a state of mind. There’s no need for a cow, you don’t need to learn to milk a goat.
Having a homestead mindset might mean learning to repair things rather than toss them out. Or making do with what you have rather than heading to the store for what you need. Or expanding your knowledge to include traditional skills.
A whole lot of the things you’ll find on this site fall into the homestead living category — after all, cooking is a great homesteading skill — but some needed to be pulled into a category of their own. You’ll find those here.
Need a fast and easy side dish? Or a tasty way to top pancakes? Cook up a batch of this Instant Pot applesauce from fresh apples in no time!
Harvest Season Side Dish: Fast & Easy Homemade Applesauce in the Instant PotRead More
In recent memory, the consumers’ go-to for freezing foods has been plastic. But now that we’ve discovered that BPA (bisphenol-A) comes with certain health risks (and now, whoops! its replacement, BPS, might be even more damaging!) lots of people are looking for alternatives.
Dreaming of living off the grid? Read how one family achieved an off grid homestead WITHOUT going into debt! With a willingness to DIY, you can, too!
How One Family Built Their Off-Grid Homestead Debt-Free And on a BudgetRead More
Cast iron cookware is one of the most iconic piece of kitchen equipment on a small homestead. And for good reason. Cast iron cookware is durable, and can be used on the stove top, in the oven, or over an open fire. Better yet, with correct care, it becomes as non-stick as more modern pots and pans.
Whether from a tool library or using a service that connects individuals, tool sharing makes sense economically and environmentally.
Tool Sharing: From Community Exchange to the Tool LibraryRead More
How to determine the best pantry storage for your space. Options abound for pantry storage containers and storage jars; here’s what to consider (and why).
These reusable snack bags are perfect for packing dry snacks for lunch or traveling. Looking for a more eco-friendly food wrap? These reusable snack bags – made from cotton fabric and coated with natural beeswax – might be what you need to cut down on disposable lunch packaging.
Reusable Snack Bags: An Eco-Friendly Food Wrap with Less WasteRead More
Handling fall clean up chores and preparing for one last garden crop makes autumn a busy time of year. Beekeepers, gardeners, and chicken farmers all need to do a little fall clean up — or assessment — to make sure that the land that sustains them is prepared for winter months. Are these chores on your list?
Fall Clean Up: Four Chores to Tackle Before Winter Sets inRead More
Making soap at home is a fun and satisfying DIY project. This recipe is for a basic bar of soap – a great project for beginners.
