homesteaddreamer, Author at Homestead Dreamer

Unraveling the Mystery: Drying and Dehydrating Food

November 24, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Absolutely everyone I know uses dried food and spices in some way. Think about it: Who doesn't have garlic or onion powder, parsley or oregano in their spice cupboards? How about pasta or rice? Dehydrating, or drying if you prefer, is another one of those ancient food preservation methods because it … [Read more...]

So, You Want to Be More Self Sufficient?

November 22, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Self sufficiency. What is it, exactly? Dictionary.com defines self sufficient as "Able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance," and, "Having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc." Personally, I think it is a half and half mix of both of those … [Read more...]

Alternative Fire Starting Methods

November 20, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Recently, I have gotten very interested in learning about alternative fire starting methods and several of you have also expressed a desire to know more. I knew we would be going on a hunting trip that would have us camping outside in freezing temperatures and thought it would be a good idea to … [Read more...]

Gear of the Hunt

November 17, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

I took the opportunity on our first hunting trip to test out some new gear and get reacquainted with some gadgets we have used only a few times before. To paint the proper picture: We were tent camping inland and at a higher elevation than we are used to being at. We live in a rainforest (average … [Read more...]

The First Hunting Trip

November 16, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Mister Dreamer and I went on our first hunting trip last week. Even though we were both raised here in rural Alaska and have seen hundreds of deer hanging in sheds and garages over the years, we had never gone out hunting for our own meat before. We are avid campers but a hunting trip is a … [Read more...]

Homesteading Will Make You Question: How We Live

November 14, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part Five of a five part series about how Homesteading Will Make You Question the systems and practices in place in the United States. Previous posts in order: How We Eat, How We Work, How We Play, and How We Treat Each Other. Changing your lifestyle brings with it many … [Read more...]

Homesteading Will Make You Question: Relationships

November 5, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

This is Part Four of a five part series about how ‘Homesteading Will Make You Question’ the systems and practices in place in the United States. Click the links if you missed Part One, Part Two, or Part Three! Changing your lifestyle brings with it many unforeseen challenges, adjustments, and … [Read more...]