Using every bit of something is satisfying, rather than letting it go to waste, isn’t it? On our homestead, we try to use every bit of an item or find an alternative use for it before tossing it in the trash. We’re frugal like that. Here’s 5 items you might otherwise throw away that you…
Back in the old homesteading days (and even in some modern-day cultures), it was important to preserve eggs during the summer months since hens will decrease (or stop) their egg production in winter. It was an important part of survival to preserve eggs during more bountiful times for those leaner times, especially out on the…
For now at least, the sun is owned by everyone and no one, so why not use it’s power to become a little more independent? Going solar is a worthy homesteading goal, and a simple one to begin. We aren’t completely off grid yet, but we do hope to go solar soon as we become…
One way I’ve increased my independence is by learning new homesteading skills. And what’s an easier way to learn than by video? Here’s 40 essential (and easy) homesteading skills for you to master! Make laundry detergent Making your own laundry detergent is probably one of the easiest homesteading skills to master on this list. All it…
This time of year is super busy for anyone homesteading, and any little thing we can do to making homesteading easier, save some time and frustration, and increase our overall productivity is paramount. I’m even pressed for time to write this article (seriously, I have goats trying to eat my blueberries and squash, and watermelons,…
This week, we took another step towards independence and got a dairy goat. I’m super excited because this is something we’ve worked towards for the past couple years, and it feels great to finally achieve it! There’s a ton of different uses for goat milk on our homestead, and I’m so so excited to start…
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