Being able to snare small game is a skill largely lost to the vast majority of humanity, and it makes sense! There aren't many people who need the skill for their survival, nor do they live in an area where there is anything other than rats and domestic animals around. Even still, making snares is … [Read more...]
How to Prevent and Treat Scurvy
Cases of scurvy are all but a thing of the past in the modern world. With the global economy and access to fresh fruits and vegetables most people have, the chances of anyone actually developing scurvy is minimal. Most people don't even know what it is or how you get it, let alone prevent and treat … [Read more...]
When Homesteading Was Patriotic
The other day, I was surfing around Pinterest and came across some really cool posters from WWII (World War 2). They were all about farming, raising chickens and pigs, planting more beans, and having victory gardens. Homesteading was patriotic, or at least the raising of chickens, pigs, and growing … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Home Without a Firearm
Other than getting a dog, installing an expensive security system, and buying pepper spray, there are many ways out there for protecting your home, throwing off would be invaders, and buying yourself time to get to safety or neutralize the threat: without a firearm. Now, don't get me wrong. I … [Read more...]
My Island Home – Ketchikan, Alaska
Every now and then, I ask the fans on Facebook what they would like to read about. The last time I did it, one of the long-time fans of the blog, Doris P., said, "I'd like to know more about your island home. Maybe more current stuff. I loved the history video. Things like annual rain fall, usual … [Read more...]
The Best of Homestead Dreamer – Year 1
Wait, what? It has been a year already? I swear, I only just registered the domain name. What a crazy, fantastic, frustrating, challenging, and rewarding year it has been! We went back and put all of the best we published in 2014 into one easy list and even made a new Pinterest board but more on … [Read more...]
Family Prepping Activities for Spring
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate to being a ‘prepper skill.’ As you will see, a lot of the ‘normal’ … [Read more...]
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