I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but that doesn’t mean I don’t love the fancy, scented soaps and lotions at…
When I tell people I tan snakeskins and animal hides, they politely try to make the disgust on their face look like surprise and interest. …
What is it about bees or beekeeping that is so scary? If honesty prevailed, many would say that they are scared or even terrified of…
In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining popularity, making cheese at home is having a sort of modern-day renaissance in…
Part of the decision to homestead is a desire to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle. It involves eating a more natural diet, leaving…
Over the last ten years or so, and around my various “off the farm” work schedules, I have learned a bit about gardening, preserving food,…
It may seem strange to think about cold weather when it is still scorching but cold weather is right around the corner. For a homestead…
Every year I can nearly 200 pounds of meat. I normally can about 60 pounds of meat at a time 3 times each year.…
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. With two working parents, the idea of coming home and preparing a…
So as I went on and on about how excited I am that I'm making continuous production yogurt (one of the tastier hobbies I’ve ever…
When you become a homesteader, you notice how much nature is willing to give to us in return for our love and care. Any…
Let’s face it: at some point in life, there is a distinct possibility that you will, in fact, have to make a trip to…
