Reviving the lost art of self-reliance, one small step at a time
Whether you’re an urban homesteader or working a piece of land, there are skills to learn and knowledge to be had.
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.
Eating healthy (on a budget!) takes a little bit of thought and some planning, but you can feed your family good food with some of these tips.
Nigerian Dwarf goats are a great choice for any size homestead, who are short on space. Nigerian goats are the perfect small scale dairy animal.
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There’s a lot of confusion about eggs and their place at the table. Are eggs dairy? Are eggs meat? And how do eggs fit into the food groups from the USDA?
Understanding Eggs: All About Your Favorite Breakfast IngredientRead More
From gardening to backyard barbecues, these little buzzers can make evenings miserable. Implement some (or all!) of these natural mosquito control tactics.
5+ Natural Mosquito Control Tactics for Fewer Bites this SummerRead More
Trying to avoid plastic? Freezing mason jars is a safe & easy method of storing food, making meals ahead of time or preserving produce – if it’s done right.
Fresh eggs are a treat, but how long do fresh eggs last? Must eggs be refrigerated? How can you tell when eggs go bad? Here’s what you need to know!
Recycling cardboard, paper, & magazines is increasingly difficult as China stops taking America’s waste. Here’s how that waste can BENEFIT your garden!
4 Things to Stop Recycling and Turn into a Garden AssetRead More
A concrete block rocket stove is easy to make. Consider this method when you’re ready to learn build a rocket stove for outdoor cooking. The cookstove is almost as old as the campfire, and not much newer than the invention of fire itself. Needless to say, it’s been around for a long time, with very …
Made with honey, immunity boosting turmeric, lemon, and ginger, this natural sore throat soother is a cure for what ails you when cold & flu season arrives.
Sore Throat Soother: A Cure for What Ails You, With a TwistRead More
