homesteaddreamer, Author at Homestead Dreamer

Homesteading Leads to Preparedness

May 6, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

We don't consider ourselves "Preppers." We are "Homesteaders." When you really break it down though, homesteading leads to preparedness. Almost inevitably, the two paths will run parallel and cross over each other. The lines between these two groups are extremely blurry. Growing up in … [Read more...]

The Story of Freedom Point: Gardening

May 4, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Living remotely and off grid brings with it numerous challenges that one needs to overcome. Doing so sometimes requires simply adapting to the new circumstances until you are in a better position to overcome but no matter which way you go, relying on yourself and your own skills is a cornerstone to … [Read more...]

Fan Question: Vacuum Sealing vs Mylar

April 28, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

One of the long time fans recently responded to a post made where I asked the readers what they wanted to read about. Marie W of Nevada asks "I have been meaning to ask what is the difference between storing in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers vs using a food saver? Can you use the oxygen absorbers … [Read more...]

5 (More) Things I Stopped Buying at the Store

April 27, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

When I wrote the original article, "10 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store," I never expected it to take off like it did. For my little site here, getting 30,000 page views in two days is mind blowing and I never expected the response I got from it. Emails and comments poured in with people telling … [Read more...]

8 Habits That Change When You Homestead

April 20, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

We don't fit the traditional mold of homesteaders. We rent an apartment, live about 3 miles from the 'city,' and don't have chickens or goats. Does that make us less than a 'real' homesteader? Absolutely not! Homesteading in our modern world doesn't mean the same thing it did when people went West … [Read more...]

Understanding Off Grid Solar Systems

April 16, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

Solar power. We all want it but few understand how it really works. I have tried to make sense of the watts, kilowatts, kilowatt hour conversions, plus all of the variables. It doesn't take very long before most people are completely confused and frustrated. I have poured over internet sites and … [Read more...]

Unraveling the Mystery: Making Cheese

April 15, 2015 by homesteaddreamer

CHEESE!! Both Mister Dreamer and I absolutely love cheese, all different kinds. I have written before about this wonderful food that can be stored for a longer time than most foods. It is one of the few ways we can ‘preserve’ dairy. As many of the long time followers know, we love to smoke … [Read more...]