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When Did Independence Become Illegal?

May 22, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Over the last year, I have really started to notice a growing trend. At first, it was a news story here or there, usually talking about someplace far off. The news was disturbing, of course - people being forced to do this or that for violating some rule against what they could do on their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Web, General Posts, Preparedness Tagged With: homesteading, independence, off grid, self reliance, self sufficiency

What Preppers Are REALLY Getting Ready For

May 17, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

No matter what your 'disaster' is, we are all truly just getting ready for the same basic thing. Some would say survival, others would say catastrophe or crisis. At the end of the day, we are all just preparing for an interruption in the day-to-day life we're used to. The media always seems … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: emergency preparedness, homesteading, preparedness, self sufficiency, Survivalism

Diapering During An Emergency (Or the SHTF)

May 3, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

When you first become a parent, one of the decisions you have to make is the type of diapers you use for your little bundle of joy. Cloth or disposables? A lot of people will already have an answer in mind. When the SHTF, will your choice still be the same? In the current state of our world, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guest Posts and Blog Hops, Preparedness Tagged With: emergency preparedness, family preparedness, preparedness, 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

The Easy Way To Harvest Seeds

February 19, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

I want to learn, and hone, how to harvest seeds from my garden for the next year's crop. To me, it is the ultimate in self reliance! No more seed ordering every year or the expense that goes with it. Not that my seed cost is huge, mind you, but that's not the point. The problem is, I have a lazy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gardening, Preparedness Tagged With: food garden, garden, gardening, harvesting seeds, seed harvesting, seed saving, self sustaining garden

What If You Had To Bug Out In Winter?

January 24, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Being in the thick of winter, it can be a winter wonderland or a frozen version of hell on earth. What if you, and everyone around you, had to evacuate your warm home? Where would you bug out to? I asked Dan Sullivan for his thoughts on this and below is what he shared with me! With freezing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: DIY, emergency preparedness, preparedness, self sufficiency, survival skills

The Realistic Prepping Plan

November 21, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

It seems no matter which way you turn lately, there's someone trying to tell you that you need to prep and unless you have X, Y, and Z, you will fail. You will suffer. Your kids will suffer. "But if you buy this one item, you'll be all set!" How about a realistic prepping plan? I have a problem with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: DIY, emergency preparedness, self sufficiency, Survivalism

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