I can’t tell you all how happy I am that summer is here. Not because of the high temperatures and oppressive humidity, but because of…
Until recently, I only thought of homesteading as something that could be done on acres upon acres of land, and that, to be a homesteader,…
“Woo-hoo! Float trip!!” If you know what a float trip is, you know why I’m so looking forward to this weekend. If you’re one of…
They looked innocent enough, like fuzzy giant skittles bouncing around the tub. My friend had purchased colored Easter chicks for her daughters and had assumed…
Homesteaders often enjoy looking back and learning how the old-timers did things. We look back at their lives as not necessarily easier, but more simple…
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until about 100 or so years ago, it was just called living! Everyone—from the…
Chickens scratching around the yard is a classic homestead picture. Chickens are terrific animals for any sustainable homestead. They convert scraps and insects into eggs and meat…
Looks good, right? Well, I assure you, this Cowboy Caviar tastes as great as it looks. This simple dish is the perfect side or dip…
I recently set out to learn how to make yogurt. In my initial information gathering, two things made an impression on me because they seemed…
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…
Eating in season. Eating locally. They’re not just foodie buzzwords, that’s how our ancestors ate. They had to. There was no running to the store…
When my husband and I ditched our rat-race city lives to lead a “simple” life in the country making a living off the land, the…