As the title reads, I did an experiment. I will tell you now that while it was not a total failure, I need practice. LOTS of practice. As I mentioned on my Facebook page, I saw an article about making homemade cheese from powdered milk. I was curious, so I started to research and came across a … [Read more...]
Resources for the Newbie Homesteader/Prepper
I have a serious soft spot for people starting out in the homesteading and preparedness lifestyle. Newbie homesteaders and preppers alike are serious bundles of energy and can get a lot accomplished in a short amount of time. You decide you are going to make these changes and have your head filled … [Read more...]
Review of Homemade Firestarters
Recently I was surfing around the Internet and came across a link shared by Survival For Blondes that was about using stuff around the house to make fire starters. It lead me to the instructions on making what you see above and I turned to the mister and said, "Hey, we actually have all the stuff to … [Read more...]
My Triad of Food Preservation Equipment
No matter if you're a homesteader, farmer, or prepper; food preservation is an important topic and one that can be hotly debated. So many claim their way is the 'right way.' If you have been following along with me for any length of time, you know I never claim an "Expert Level" on anything. I'm … [Read more...]
My Story – Part 3: The Lessons Learned and Changes Made
This is Part 3 of three part series detailing how we started on this crazy journey! We learned so many lessons and the changes made were numerous! The first full year of changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle was not without its ups and downs. As I mentioned it Part 2 of My Story, I almost … [Read more...]
A Quick Primer on Making Vegetable Stock
Here is one of my favorite things to do - making my own vegetable stock! This little primer shows how I make mine. I use NO salt or any other spices. Only 2 ingredients - vegetable scraps and water. Download the Primer for Making Vegetable Stock Here When I originally posted this on … [Read more...]
My Story-Part 2: The Learning Curve
This is Part 2 in a 3 part series, detailing how we started on the crazy path we're on! The learning curve was pretty sharp! When the soon-to-be husband and I agreed to start changing our lifestyle to a more self-sustainable one, the work really began. As I mentioned in Part 1, I was still in … [Read more...]