As a homesteader and a prepper, I believe in having stored food. However, there’s the smart way to do it and the dumb way to…
They came from the city. They were prepared. They were prepared for the complete collapse of world civilization, and with it, the demise of the…
As we left our home in the city, where my beautiful wife, our well-mannered children, and I spent the last eight years of our lives,…
If you raised your kids in the country would you eat more cupcakes and fewer rice cakes? Would you dust less and listen more? Worry…
As far as I can tell, the blame lies squarely with Prince William of England and his then-fiancée, Kate the future Duchess of Cambridge. I…
A tall, determined man strode purposefully down the dusty farm road, half-hidden in a mysterious haze and smelling of sweat, smoke, and a peculiar mix…
Trust your gut when it comes to your animals and their health. If you’ve been spending quality time with them, you’ll know when something’s wrong. …
In the grand scheme of acquiring, establishing, and running your homestead, you will be paying A LOT of people. You’ll be paying the sellers of…
“Oh My Heavens! It’s in My Bellybutton!” Taming the Poisonous Triplets The worst place I ever got poison ivy was in my belly button. At…
You’ve made the decision to live a simpler life in the country… no corporate ladder climbing, no tense lengthy commutes, and no keeping up with…
Winter in the country is an amazingly beautiful season. The transformation of the trees and countryside with snow and ice is spectacular to behold –…
There is a lot of talk today about healthcare in America. Why does it cost so much? Am I getting what I’m paying for? How…