To many homesteaders and would-be homesteaders, “money” is a four-letter word. After all, money is all about materialism, and that's the antithesis of homesteading, right?…
What started as a seasonal endeavor of raising turkeys for meat, became so much more. It was a pleasure to cater to our seasonal visitors;…
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home mom with three children. My husband was a public school teacher, raking in…
I'm sure you've heard the good news by now—the recession is over! But in case it doesn't feel like it's over at your home, or…
I recently read one of the more popular books regarding the Laws of Attraction and bringing what you want into your life with positive thought. …
I am here to tell you about how homesteading in the United States and the United Kingdom differ; there are many aspects that are different…
Many of us got interested in homesteading as a way to escape the rat race only to discover—surprise, surprise!—you still need money on a homestead.…
Are you living a prosperous life? Do you consider yourself a success? As the economy continues to struggle, many of us have reexamined our vision…
Homesteaders often say were first attracted to the lifestyle because of their desire to get out of the rat race. It doesn't take long to…
The time between late October through late December is filled with holidays, family gatherings, and school vacations. Instead of the work slowing down, the workload…
Every year I can nearly 200 pounds of meat. I normally can about 60 pounds of meat at a time 3 times each year. The…
When people think about all the many different tasks that are done on the homestead, sewing may or may not make the mental list. Coming…
