I have fallen in love with making crackers from scratch for soups and stews, or when company is coming over and I need something quick for us to nibble on. I wanted to share with you all how insanely easy it is to make them. We don't really buy crackers anymore, especially saltines. No joking, in 20 … [Read more...]
Who Knew? Homemade Laundry Soap
As I burrow down ever deeper into the homesteading lifestyle, I keep reading about people who make their own cleaning supplies that are cheaper, greener than most store-bought cleaners and detergents, and generally work just as well. I was running out of laundry soap and decided that now would be a … [Read more...]
Improvements in the Garden
I am absolutely giddy about the greenhouse/garden this year. We have made some pretty significant improvements and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Over the last few weeks, we have been steadily working (mostly on the weekends) to remove the 'old' from last year and make way for the … [Read more...]
5 Pieces of Advice for the Newbie Homesteader/Prepper
When I first started on this whole self-sufficiency/homesteading lifestyle, I was rather alone. I didn't have to many people to talk to about it that I felt would not judge me for being a "doomsday prepper" or off my rocker, so to speak. It was hard to get advice for the newbie (me!). I spent … [Read more...]
The Unglamorous Side of Homesteading & Prepping
Homesteading and Prepping is hard work! It is dirty, sweat filled, bruise-causing work. It is also hours of reading material that you have to pick through and decide whether it is relevant, logical, and reasonable. It can be very hard to sift through the fluff and get to the 'good stuff.' Of … [Read more...]
5 Homesteading Rewards
Last week I wrote an article on the 5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face. The response was amazing! Many people in all phases of 'homesteading' or self sufficiency commented and agreed with many points I made. Several suggested a view on the other side; homesteading rewards we receive … [Read more...]
5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face
Challenges are something that humans cannot get away from no matter how hard they try. When it comes to homesteading, some days it feels like you signed up for an intensive class in overcoming obstacles! I am the first to admit I am not a pro at homesteading - not even proficient (yet) - and yet we … [Read more...]