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Diapering During An Emergency (Or the SHTF)

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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...]

How To Be A Successful Homesteader

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Success is defined in a thousand different ways, regardless of what it is you're trying to be successful with. Homesteading is no different and everyone's definition of a "successful homesteader" will be different. I asked several people what they thought and though each answer was indeed different, … [Read more...]

Featured Contributor: Bobbi Peterson of Living Life Green

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 There are only 3 regular guest contributors here at Homestead Dreamer, by choice. I have high standards (ok, so there’s typos ;)) for the information shared with people. It’s important to me that people can rely on what they read here as factual, useful, and without any fear mongering. A … [Read more...]

5 Things To Do With Wild Fireweed

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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...]

3 Reasons Why I EDC A Water Filter (And Bottle!)

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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...]