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…
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…
Call me yellow. Call me decisive. Call me whatever you like (I’m sure this crowd won’t call me anything!), but there are certain things I won’t do on the homestead. Why not? Well, in part it boils down to time management, and living the good life without overwhelming myself. Go without a washer and dryer. I 100% applaud those…
You need to make this. Repeat. You need to make this. If there’s anything you should learn as a homesteader, it’s how to make bone broth. Why? Bone marrow is one of the most nutrient-dense food available, and when you make bone broth, you release those locked-up vitamins. If you’re sick, you eat chicken soup, right? This is that…
Here’s a pretty cool video about how to knit a blanket using your arms. It’s not my video, but since knowing how to make blankets, etc is part of homesteading, I thought I’d share it. Thanks to Simply Maggie for making such a neat video! Enjoy! Maat van UitertMaat van Uitert is a backyard…
After many months of being on strike, my red hen finally laid an egg. In reality, I think the low daylight hours effected her, so I added a light to their new coop, followed by a few threats about the stew pot. (Don’t let anyone tell you threats of the pot don’t work because THEY…
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