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Homesteading: Balancing Between Prepping and Self-Reliance

June 22, 2018 by homesteaddreamer

There's a lot of overlap in the communities of homesteading, prepping/self-reliance, and survival. Each genre has similar end goals: self reliance and 'making it through.' I have long said that Homesteading Leads to Preparedness, but I've heard people say preparedness leads to homesteading, too. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies

My Top 2 Channels for Homesteading

September 27, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Some people may find it surprising that I'm pretty much the same as they are: those who read my blog, that is. They come to be entertained, learn something, or maybe just dream along with me as I work toward a more self sufficient life.   Well, dear reader, it's true! I'm just like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Around the Web, For the Newbies Tagged With: emergency preparedness, food preservation, homesteading, Homesteading information, preparedness, self sufficiency

Homesteads and Horses: What to Know

May 18, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Horses bring a variety of benefits to homesteads, whether by plowing fields or by providing compost for gardens or farmland. If you’re considering a horse for your homestead, there are a few factors to think about beforehand. Their Daily Care Like any animal, horses require daily care. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies Tagged With: choosing livestock, homesteading, Homesteading information, horses, livestock

How To Kickstart Your Homesteading Skills

May 4, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

I know many of you are where I was a few years ago. You have this drive, this desire to be more self sufficient. You want to provide more for yourself, have more control over your life. You want to spend your hours working for yourself, not working for someone else to get the money to buy what you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies Tagged With: homestead, homesteading, Homesteading information, homesteading skills, self sufficiency

How To Be A Successful Homesteader

April 20, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Success is defined in a thousand different ways, regardless of what it is you're trying to be successful with. Homesteading is no different and everyone's definition of a "successful homesteader" will be different. I asked several people what they thought and though each answer was indeed different, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies Tagged With: DIY, homesteading, Homesteading information, self sufficiency

3 Reasons Why I EDC A Water Filter (And Bottle!)

March 21, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

I always have a water bottle on me. All.The.Time. Since giving up soda pop (I miss the bubbles sooo much), I've taken to being one of those women who haul around a reusable water bottle like an extra appendage. I also EDC a water filter or always have one close at hand and it has come in handy more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Preparedness Tagged With: EDC Bag, emergency preparedness, everyday carry, homesteading, preparedness

What Makes A Homesteader?

March 6, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

The term 'homesteading' brings up different images for different people. It's safe to say that most people's imagination would include growing food, a large spread of land, chopping firewood, and raising and butchering livestock. While this was assuredly how it used to be, the "Modern Homesteader" … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies

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