Its that time of year again, you know, the time when our yards are filled with dandelions. And they are nearly everywhere you look! But did you know that dandelions are good for you? I’m serious, those little plants, commonly known as weeds, are full of nutritional goodness! Check out this simple ...
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How to Prepare for Power Outages
We recently survived a 75 hour power outage in the middle of winter and without a generator. Ok, it really wasn’t my choice and was beyond our control. But over the years of homesteading, I’ve learned how to prepare for power outages.How to Prepare for Power Outages One of the first lessons I ...
Herbal Resources for the Herb Enthusiast
We try very hard to add natural ingredients and herbal remedies, but we aren’t perfect. It really is a journey for us and we are continuously learning new ways to incorporate natural techniques into our homestead processes. Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite herbal resources for the ...
How to Build a Greenhouse (plus supply cost & what to plant)
How to Build a Greenhouse I have desired my own greenhouse to extend our growing season for quite awhile. My husband did a lot of research and came up with a plan on just how to build a greenhouse that would work on our small homestead.And those of you who may not know, a greenhouse will extend ...
Homestead Relaxation
Why is it when we think about taking breaks, rest, or relaxation, some of us feel guilty? Or some don’t find it necessary. Taking time for relaxation on the homestead is so incredibly important!In order to be productive, we must take time to recharge and recoup. Some of us even need more ...
How We Make Money Homesteading
First off, we aren’t living an extravagant lifestyle. We try to live as simply as we can and within our means. Over the past few years, we have been able to create a farm business and make money homesteading. How We Make Money Homesteading One common theme that I hear a lot is that ...