What if I told you there was an all natural sunscreen out there made from the same ingredients you’ll find in your own garden? Does it sound too good to be true? Well, no. There’s a natural solution to the natural problem we all face when working outside. One that’s certified organic, and full of…
Apple cider vinegar has a multitude of uses around the homestead, and if you’re not making it yet, you’ll want to pay attention to this guide. Making apple cider vinegar is so easy, and doesn’t take much effort, that it’s really one of those items you should produce at home. You can easily make a…
Dairy goats are great for more than just milk on the homestead. In part 1, I showed how we’re saving a ton of money by adding our LaMancha/Saanen cross, Dahlia, to our homestead. With Dahlia only costing us $7 for a 50# bag of grain (purchased once every 10 days or so), the cost of…
Do you love Little House on the Prairie®? I think every homesteader does. Recently I was contacted by the folks at Family Friendly Productions, LLC to review the newly-remastered Little House on the Prairie®: Season 1 television show. They’ve redeisgned the Little House on the Prairie® website, LittleHouseOnThePrairie.com! Along with the DVD of the TV show, I…
If you have an urban farm (or wish you had one), it’s common to feel you can’t homestead like you should. But nothing’s further from the truth. For years, I felt the same way. I lived in a condo in the Washington, DC metro area, where homesteading was not only uncommon, but frowned upon. The…
This year, I’m using my refund to improve my homestead. I’m not sure what exactly I will do with it, however. We need to improve the property, invest in some livestock, and I could always learn more. The possibilities are pretty varied. My options are: Investing in some livestock I’ve considered purchasing a dairy cow with…
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