For most people, the word homesteading conjures up visions of acres and acres of farmland, a beautiful farmhouse, and mason jars cooling on the kitchen counter. Some homesteaders even live completely off the grid without access to any modern utilities and with no employment. These kinds of homesteaders sell handmade goods and foodstuffs to sustain themselves. In reality, homesteading can be far different than that and can look more like an 800 square foot apartment in the city. A homesteader to me is anyone who is trying to live a little more simply and self-sufficiently – two ways of Read The Full Story
List of Feasible First Year Homesteading Goals
If you’re new to homesteading, it can feel a little overwhelming at first. Chances are, you have dreamt of living a homesteading lifestyle for a long time, but now that you’ve finally committed to it, you don’t know where to start! In fact, you can actually start implementing homesteading techniques no matter where you live. It’s important to set some small goals to keep you motivated as you begin this exciting journey. Here are a few feasible homesteading goals for your first year: First of all, your goals should always be measurable. Don’t say something general like “save Read The Full Story
How to Start a Stockpile
If you’ve done any reading about homesteading, you’ve likely come across the word “stockpile”. I think stockpiling first became popular when the couponing fad took over, but it’s very relevant and important to homesteaders. Our stockpile has come in handy on so many occasions. The best news is, it’s easy and inexpensive to start your own stockpile! First, understand that stockpiling isn’t about purchasing a ton of one item that you may or may not use just because you think it’s going to look good in your pantry or basement. The point of a stockpile is to have lots of items on hand that Read The Full Story
7 Small Ways You Can Start Homesteading Right Where You Are
Years ago when I was living in my first apartment by myself, I would dream about homesteading and being more self-sufficient. Then, I bought a house that I lived in alone with my dog, and didn’t see the point of homesteading for myself. Finally, Scotty and I started living together and started making our homesteading plans. I always made excuses about not having enough land or room, but there are so many ways you can start homesteading right where you are right now. For us, homesteading was a way out. Out of debt, out of cold winter weather, out of a big mortgage payment. We decided, Read The Full Story
The Absolute Cheapest Way to Start Vegetable Seeds
It’s officially that time of year! Depending on where you live, it’s time to get your veggie seeds started indoors so you can enjoy the earliest possible harvest. If you’re trying to live on a budget, this is an absolute MUST! If you’ve never gardened before, I know you might be thinking that you’re not cut out for it. Take it from the person who has killed basically every plant she ever looked at…if I can do it, you can too! This is my FAVORITE time of year. It’s so exciting and so homesteading-esque to be starting our own seeds and raising our own food. One of our biggest priorities Read The Full Story
Small House Living with Kids
Small House Living with Kids When we're finally ready to start a family, one of the first things that comes to mind is the house we'll live in. Do we have enough space? Should we move? My husband and I decided to raise our growing family in a small house that only has 1000 square feet...by choice! With the right space saving techniques and awesome products designed for small houses, small house living with kids IS POSSIBLE! “Love grows best in little houses, with fewer walls to separate. Where you eat and sleep so close together, you can’t help but communicate. If we had Read The Full Story
