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September 27, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

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 something, or maybe just dream along with me as I work toward a more self sufficient life.   Well, dear reader, it's true! I'm just like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Around the Homestead, Around the Web, For the Newbies Tagged With: emergency preparedness, food preservation, homesteading, Homesteading information, preparedness, 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

5 Things To Do With Wild Fireweed

March 26, 2017 by homesteaddreamer

Wild Fireweed grows everywhere here. It lines the roads and fills the valleys, bringing a vibrant splash of color in an otherwise green temperate rainforest. Also called Willowherb, Wild Fireweed is not only edible, it has some minor medicinal uses, too. Learn more about this wonderful wild edible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Posts, Nature's Bounty Tagged With: bushcraft skills, foraging, nature's bounty, preparedness, self sufficiency, wild edibles

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

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

How to Start Prepping Where You Are

October 11, 2016 by homesteaddreamer

Being prepared is a lot more than just having 5 years worth of freeze dried food and fire starters stashed away. In fact, I daresay it doesn't have much of anything to do with your stash so much as your mentality. Yes, there's a place of importance in the prepper world for having stocks put up but … [Read more...]

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

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