Two Decembers ago I was sitting on the porch enjoying the smell of wood smoke rising from our little outdoor cooking grill, and I made…
You finally did it! You managed to get away from the madness of urban life and build your own homestead. Now you raise your own…
Your homestead land is an excellent investment, and many don’t realize how much income can be gleaned from their property. Whether you recently purchased your…
Homesteading offers so many opportunities to create a balanced life, live sustainably, and align your life with your values, but there are also challenges. One…
At one time or another, nearly all homesteaders desire to make their homesteading journey self-sufficient and begin to search for ways to achieve that self-sufficiency. …
“Can you please bring more cups? We keep selling out.” That’s what the owner of the antique shop said to me not too long ago.…
The world of folk art is broad, eclectic, ongoing and wonderful. Folk art is accessible in a way that abstract or aesthetic art can never…
How do you turn a passion into a project that really bears fruit? Dreamers often ask themselves this question. Many of us dream of creating…
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…
Growing Your Homestead Without Going Into Debt It was June, almost ten bee seasons ago, and Steve and a friend were moving an established hive…
I’m about to share a secret recipe for peace, tranquility, and income on the homestead. First, a little background. My wife and I have been…
“I was thinking 50”, Troy said nonchalantly, as if he was just guessing the temperature outside. “50?! I was thinking more like 12, max!” I…