Thousands of people dream of going off the grid, living in some idyllic cabin in the woods by streams, oceanfront, or nestled in the mountains. It makes for a lovely picture but the reality of preparing to go off grid requires considerable research, forethought, planning, and organization. Of … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery: Make Your Own Vinegar
Vinegar (a French word for "sour wine") is one of those things that is largely taken for granted. Once upon a time, vinegar was a 'must have' for any kitchen - and not just for cooking with. In fact, vinegar was used for all manner of cleaning, food preservation, and even used for medicinal … [Read more...]
Choosing Animals for the Homestead
I daydream about walking around my property with my flock of chickens following behind, hoping for a treat. I fantasize about unleashing them into the garden before planting time and after the harvest to let them 'earn their keep' by scratching and turning the soil, getting the pests, and getting … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from Long Camping Trips
If you've followed my page for long, you know that Mister Dreamer and I love to go camping and we make several weekend trips each summer. This year, we are going to take a full, week long camping trip. There are some big differences not only in supplies, but also in mentality, when it comes to a … [Read more...]
10 Myths About Gardening That Just Aren’t True
Some of the things people believe are true can be pretty funny: Like thinking you can't be a homesteader unless you own a lot of land, or that if you want to live a more self sufficient life, you must be a hermit and hate people. Myths about gardening can get just as convoluted and 'out there' as … [Read more...]
Pressure Canning on Electric vs Propane Stoves
We recently (finally) purchased a stove for the new house and I am thrilled to be able to cook and bake normally again. The only catch is it's propane and not electric. We chose it on purpose and I don't have any problems with cooking on propane but canning was a whole new game. I learned how to can … [Read more...]
You’re Not Really a Prepper Unless you Practice
That's right, I said it. You're not really a prepper unless you practice. "Practice what?" you may ask. Before I get to that, I want to make it clear that just because you have 10 years of stored emergency food, all the ammo you could ever need, and a perfectly packed 'portable hospital', you are … [Read more...]
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