What’s So Convenient About Convenience Foods?
When I was a kid, my family was fueled by convenience foods. …
Bake in Bulk to Save Time and Money
Cooking and baking from scratch are hallmarks of the homesteading movement. In…
Keep More Cash in Your Wallet by Bartering
During the economic recession in the early ‘70s, I was a stay-at-home…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One: The Buildings
Winter is a lot like death and taxes… it’s one of the…
Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part Two: The Machinery
If you haven't yet, read Preparing the Homestead for Winter, Part One:…
Using Beeswax Around the Homestead
Beeswax is a versatile by-product of honey production and a very valuable…
Fighting Inflation: Frugality Wins the Day on the Homestead
Inflation in the last several months has increased the price of everything:…
Building Community Through Bartering and Trading
Think back to your grandparents, or maybe your great-grandparents and the stories…
Living Off-Grid Wherever You Are – Going Off-Grid Gradually
Living off-grid has only in recent times become a “trend.” Up until…
