As homesteaders, we are constantly looking out for more ways to improve our eco-friendliness and self-reliance. When it comes to home improvement, this can often be a challenge. After all, most jobs require a professional, and a lot of the materials that are used are toxic and damaging to the environment, which goes against everything […]
How to Start Living a Simple Life
We have learned that living simple really isn’t simple at all. It took some time for us to learn how to start living a simple life, slow down and find ways to simplify our life. We had to dig deep and figure out what was important to us. It took changing our mindset on how […]
Yes, You Can Live Without A Clothes Dryer!
There are some modern conveniences I would not want to live without: running water and a washing machine for starters. There are some modern conveniences that are not really necessary, but they make life easier. I lived without a microwave for over four months until someone took mercy on my children and bought one. I […]
10 Reasons You Should Be Gardening!
One of the most important skills to learn is gardening. The ability to grow your own food and maintain your own sustainability is a key point in homesteading and prepping. While you may not be able to produce all your own food, you have the capability to produce a lot of it. You can also […]
Focus
One thing is for certain~ the homestead/sustainable way of life requires a certain variance in daily tasks. We don’t do the same thing every day, 365 days a year. When things are always changing, it can be difficult to keep track of just where we are headed. It’s like driving across country and being stuck […]
How Homesteading Creates Unbreakable Bonds
Have you ever started daydreaming about a better future for yourself? When you are a homesteader, you are constantly thinking about your long-term goals. Planning for the future goes hand in hand with creating a sustainable lifestyle. Homesteaders spend their days doing activities like preserving food, raising animals and creating lasting relationships with the community. […]
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