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  • Rekindling the Dream

    Sometimes life throws you for a loop. Then tosses you another. Before you know it, a year has gone by and you feel like all you've done is hold on to … [Continue Reading]

    Rekindling the Dream
  • Homesteading: Balancing Between Prepping and Self-Reliance

    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 … [Continue Reading]

    Homesteading: Balancing Between Prepping and Self-Reliance
  • My Top 2 Channels for Homesteading

    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 … [Continue Reading]

    My Top 2 Channels for Homesteading
  • When Did Independence Become Illegal?

    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 … [Continue Reading]

    When Did Independence Become Illegal?
  • Homesteads and Horses: What to Know

    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 … [Continue Reading]

    Homesteads and Horses: What to Know

Saturday Survival Serial – Vol 3, Week 20

December 2, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

This is week 20 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. Roger and Sticks were leading the way through the forested area they were … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Saturday Survival Serial Tagged With: dystopian, dystopian novel, Jimmy Walker Series, prepper fiction

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 … [Continue reading]

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

Saturday Survival Serial – Volume 3, Week 19

November 18, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

This is week 19 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. Shannon walked into the Food Commons with her ration card safely tucked in her … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Saturday Survival Serial Tagged With: dystopian, dystopian novel, prepper fiction, survival fiction

Three Things to Do In a Disaster Situation

November 14, 2016 by Bobbi Peterson

You've spent time prepping for disaster. You've collected vital survival supplies, designated safe places for various types of storms, and drilled survival procedures. Then, you find yourself in a disaster situation. Though you may know your gear, … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: For the Newbies, Preparedness Tagged With: disaster plan, disaster preparedness, emergency preparedness, self sufficiency

Saturday Survival Serial – Vol 3, Week 18

November 11, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

This is week 18 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. The sun had set an hour ago, taking the warmth with it. The group heading to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Saturday Survival Serial Tagged With: dystopian novel, prepper fiction

When to Call Professionals vs. DIY

November 9, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

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 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, For the Newbies, Guest Posts and Blog Hops Tagged With: DIY, emergency preparedness, self reliance, self sufficiency

5 Things You Should Never Water Bath Can

November 7, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

I've learned an awful lot about canning over the last few years! From falsely sealed lids to broken jars, I've definitely had my share of bumps in the road. Thankfully, no one has ever gotten sick from any of my mistakes. I chalk that up to being a … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Food Preservation, For the Newbies Tagged With: canning, food preservation, water-bath canning

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