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.
More than just a natural substitute for sugar, raw honey is a must-have for your kitchen. It’s good for you and delicious and lasts for YEARS in the pantry.
Add flowers you can eat to your garden for a bonus food source. Here’s how to use edible flowers in your kitchen (and how to know what’s safe to eat.)
Edible Blossoms: 29 Flowers You Can Add to Your Meals for FlavorRead More
Self reliance: Relying on yourself for many of your needs, rather than depending on corporations. Looking for simple living ideas to embrace? Try these!
10 Simple Steps Toward Self Reliance You Can Take TODAYRead More
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.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats (and Not Just Because They’re Cute!)Read More
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!
