How to Save Money on Taxes by Homesteading
My property taxes went up this year. Last year they were $310…
Making Money From Trees on Your Homestead
Most homesteads, even those aiming for very high self-sufficiency, cannot live entirely…
Bath, Body, and Beyond: DIY Bath Products from the Homestead
I love the hard, dirty work that goes along with homesteading but…
Canning Consternation: Overcoming the Fear of Certain Death
As a self-proclaimed Homesteader, I have spent many years learning and researching…
Coop Considerations: Quick-Start Guide to Building a Chicken Coop
Building a chicken coop, especially from scratch, can be exhilarating and exhausting,…
What is Your Homestead $ Number?
A while back, there was a commercial that had people walking around…
Roadside Foraging: 5 Plants to Brake for During Fall Travels
Let’s face it, many of us do a lot of driving. Kids…
Beginning and Ending with Seeds: Starting, Growing, and Saving Seeds
A garden offers some truly great benefits to those who undertake the…
Waste Not, Want Not: Repurposing on the Homestead
Growing up in the rural Midwest, and being a child not unlike…
A Country Girl’s Best Friends: Baking Soda & Vinegar
They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. That may be true…