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5 Kinds of Seeds We Eat (And Can Grow More Of!)

March 14, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

You probably don't realize just how many seeds you actually eat. It might not have occurred to you that when you are eating chili, those kidney beans are actually seeds! The seeds we eat span across almost all types of vegetative categories. Legumes, grains, nuts, and even flower seeds are all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Food Preservation, Gardening, Preparedness

You’re Not Really a Prepper Unless you Practice

February 29, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

That's right, I said it. You're not really a prepper unless you practice. "Practice what?" you may ask. Before I get to that, I want to make it clear that just because you have 10 years of stored emergency food, all the ammo you could ever need, and a perfectly packed 'portable hospital', you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness

Preparing to Live a Homestead Life

February 4, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

If you've been following me for more than 6 months, you know that our ultimate dream is to live a homesteading life. We didn't grow up in that lifestyle and the switch over has presented challenges that never hit my radar of possibilities. We've made so many changes in our day-to-day routines and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies, General Posts, Preparedness

How to: Being Prepared on a Budget

November 14, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

If you are anything like me, you are 'broke' 99% of the time. If you get paid on the first and it is the 10th, you're broke. Oh sure, if you are 'disciplined,' you have money budgeted for gas, milk, veggies and other must haves for the month but for anything extra, yeah right. And now, you want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Product Reviews, Preparedness

Creative Cooking Without a Stove

October 19, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

I never realized how cooking without a stove would limit us on what we eat! We have no stove or oven. When we moved into the new place, we knew there was no stove/oven in there but figured we could get one second hand and be good. Then we realized that the wiring is not set for a traditional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Preparedness

5 Reasons We LOVE Our Kelly Kettle

October 1, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Have you heard of the Kelly Kettle before? In a nutshell, it is a system to boil water very fast while outdoors. That is the short version. The long version will be explained below and having owned one for a couple years now, you will soon see why we LOVE our Kelly Kettle. Many people are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book/Product Reviews, General Posts, Preparedness

Fishing Without Modern Equipment

September 16, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Humans have been fishing for millennia and the methods used throughout history can be worth learning, especially for those who lean toward preparing for the unknown. To fish without modern equipment is not difficult in the sense of constructing what you need but the actual art of fishing can be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness

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