The Missouri Journal
Like a lot of people who approach middle age, I started to…
Homesteading Later in Life
At sixty years old, I live alone in a circle of trees…
Throwing in the Towel: How to Move to the Country Fast and Cheap
"For I, methinks, till I grow old, As fair before me shall…
The Single Girl’s Guide to Buying a Homestead
If I were to just say the word “homestead” what would you…
Butter ‘N’ Eggs Without the Manure! Saving Money on the Homestead
Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell…
Money is a Four-letter Word
To many homesteaders and would-be homesteaders, “money” is a four-letter word. After…
The Ideal Country Home
Except in the 1516 novel by Sir Thomas More, Utopia is said…
25 Ways to Homestead in the City
When most people think of homesteading, visions of sprawling pastures and big…
While You’re Waiting: How to Start Homesteading Today
The homesteading life is one that is admired by most and desired…
25 Ways to Save Money
I'm sure you've heard the good news by now—the recession is over! …
Salvage is the Soul of Our Homestead
A girl about the age of twelve, sporting a French beret, stands…
Don’t Quit Your Day Job – Bringing Home the Bacon So You Can Afford to Feed the Pigs
Dreaming about living in the country is easy, even when you’re not…