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Can You Homestead With A Baby?

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I have gotten a lot of questions about being able to homestead with a baby. While I am past the age where having one would be wise, my initial reaction is always "Of course you can! Heelllooo....pioneers had babies, and they made it!" In truth, during those times, you never really knew if your child … [Read more...]

Should You Add Cattle to Your Homestead?

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If you’re considering cattle as an addition to your homestead, you’re probably well on your way to total self-sufficiency — if you’re not there already. Chickens, ducks, goats, and sheep are all good starting animals. Just like with each species, cows have their own unique needs. Being able to make … [Read more...]

The Cycle of a Homestead Freezer

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Freezers (and refrigerators) have been an integral appliance for food preservation for over 100 years. It wasn't until the 1940s that the separated fridge and freezer units were created but even before then, iceboxes were a go-to for keeping things cool and lasting longer. The homestead freezer has … [Read more...]

When to Call Professionals vs. DIY

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There is so much Mr. Dreamer and I wish we knew how to do. Like being able to completely build a house from scratch - HA! Sure, we could fuddle along with it but in the end, all the hard work would likely be for naught. Being unskilled in certain things isn't bad of course. What's bad is being … [Read more...]

How to Start Homesteading Where You Are

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Homesteading doesn't mean quite what it used to back in the pioneer days. Thankfully, there are now all types of homesteaders out there in both urban and rural settings. When you start homesteading, you don't have to have 50+ acres of land, livestock, a huge garden, and all the other traditional … [Read more...]