It’s not always easy to figure out how to start homesteading when you’re strapped for cash, but with some creative thinking and a little bit of hard work you can start on your journey to an independent lifestyle. After all, if the idea behind you beginning homesteading is to be more frugal and independent, then… Continue Reading
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What Does It Mean to Homestead?
Homesteading doesn’t mean you have to own 1,836,301 acres of land, nor do you have to dress or speak a certain way. Homesteading [hohm-sted-ing] v. 1 the act of transforming a home into a property that produces some or all of its residents own food and other subsistence needs. v. 2 participation in home-based activities… Continue Reading
How to Create a Natural Home
Simplicity. Harmony. Peace. The Home. In a chemical-laden world…common, non-toxic kitchen ingredients such as: baking soda borax vinegar castile soap and a variety of herbs …are all wonderfully effective remedies for the home. Banish harmful chemicals and the production of environmental from your home with the help of the following resources. We all want the… Continue Reading
How to Make an All-Natural Protective Paw Wax for Dogs & Cats
Here at the homestead — in addition to the 3 dairy goats, 21 chickens, 50+ quail, and rabbits, we breed, train, and compete champion bird dogs. Presently, our kennels are filled with 10 professional hunting companions — all of whom we love and find much joy in! And as we’ve grown in our knowledge of animal husbandry, we… Continue Reading
Benefits of Brushing With Tooth Powder – How to Make Your Own
After trying to make our own toothpaste, and being somewhat satisfied with the results, I continued on my quest to find the perfect solution to store-bought toothpaste, ’cause I just can’t do it…I can’t buy toothpaste anymore! Yet, for some reason, it seems to be a difficult commercial product to let go of. The realization… Continue Reading
How to Make Homemade Biscuits from Scratch
Everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of making homemade biscuits and all manners of breads from scratch. My entire life, I have been able to express my creativity within the walls of my kitchen through: Baking Savory Meals Herbal Medicine Making It was my mother and great-grandmother that taught me the art… Continue Reading