Recently, I had the opportunity to review a children's book that teaches kids about being prepared and learning forward-thinking skills. I expected one type of thing and was surprisingly pleased with what I actually got out of this story! Jake is an adventurous boy with his trusty dog Miller. … [Read more...]
5 Homesteading Rewards
Last week I wrote an article on the 5 Challenges All Homesteaders Face. The response was amazing! Many people in all phases of 'homesteading' or self sufficiency commented and agreed with many points I made. Several suggested a view on the other side; homesteading rewards we receive … [Read more...]
An Experiment – Homemade Cheese from Powdered Milk
As the title reads, I did an experiment. I will tell you now that while it was not a total failure, I need practice. LOTS of practice. As I mentioned on my Facebook page, I saw an article about making homemade cheese from powdered milk. I was curious, so I started to research and came across a … [Read more...]
My Triad of Food Preservation Equipment
No matter if you're a homesteader, farmer, or prepper; food preservation is an important topic and one that can be hotly debated. So many claim their way is the 'right way.' If you have been following along with me for any length of time, you know I never claim an "Expert Level" on anything. I'm … [Read more...]
My Story – Part 3: The Lessons Learned and Changes Made
This is Part 3 of three part series detailing how we started on this crazy journey! We learned so many lessons and the changes made were numerous! The first full year of changing to a more self-sufficient lifestyle was not without its ups and downs. As I mentioned it Part 2 of My Story, I almost … [Read more...]
My Story-Part 2: The Learning Curve
This is Part 2 in a 3 part series, detailing how we started on the crazy path we're on! The learning curve was pretty sharp! When the soon-to-be husband and I agreed to start changing our lifestyle to a more self-sustainable one, the work really began. As I mentioned in Part 1, I was still in … [Read more...]
My Story – Part 1: It all began with some seeds and a Facebook page
Welcome to Homestead Dreamer! For those of you following me from Facebook, I am happy you came over. It is because of your encouragement that I decided to take the next step in March 2014, and here it is! Here is My Story. How this crazy journey began About a year and a half ago, I got an itch. … [Read more...]
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