Homesteading Requires a Keen Edge: Knives on the Homestead
What’s the most oft-used tool on the homestead? Whether cutting vegetables for…
Cast Iron: The Last Set of Cookware You Will Ever Need
When I got married, like many young women, I was "showered" with…
De-clutterization: Save Time. Save Space. Save Money.
"Don't own so much clutter that you will be relieved to see…
Winter Preparedness
Begin You Winter Preparedness Routine So You Can Enjoy the Fun Winter…
Hand-Washing on the Homestead: Off-Grid Laundry
The freedom of going off-grid is very appealing to a lot of…
Beat the Vacuum Tyranny
Years ago, my sister gave me a beautiful Turkish carpet. It was…
A Natural, Non-toxic Clean for Your Whole Homestead
When guests begin making their way to my humble home, I start…
Staying Organized on the Homestead
If homestead life has you feeling harried, hurried, and stressed on a…
Manage Your Minutes: How to get more done and make more time for yourself.
In the book On Life as a Pioneer Woman, Laura Ingalls Wilder…
Evolution of the Kitchen: From Campfire to Cuisinart (and Back Again?)
As we all know, the evolution of the kitchen — room, concept,…
Quit Cleaning Dirty: How to Have a Naturally Clean Home
Part of the decision to homestead is a desire to live a…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Three: The Animals
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings Preparing the Homestead…