In a perfect world, food would never go bad. You could just leave it wherever and it would be perfectly fine even six months later. Unfortunately, the world doesn't work that way. For homesteaders and preppers alike, trying to find the food with the longest shelf life is a never ending … [Read more...]
7 Primitive Tools to Increase Skills and Survivability
It seems that every person, at some point in their life, wants to go 'back to basics.' To something more simple, more rugged. While most people don't necessarily want to go back to being a nomadic hunter/gatherer, there is something to be said about the ability to make what you need to … [Read more...]
3 Things That Cause New Homesteaders to Fail
New homesteaders are usually wide-eyed, passionate people who are gung-ho about getting their homestead up and running as fast as they possibly can. While there are good reasons to rush - weather, finances, family needs - there are many more reasons why it's important to slow down. Way down. Almost … [Read more...]
Preparing to Go Off Grid
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...]
Making Pizza on a Dutch Oven Lid
I couldn't believe it when I first saw it: Making pizza while camping?! In a Dutch Oven? It's true!I made a pizza on a dutch oven lid this last weekend with Mr. Dreamer and have pictures to prove it! If you regularly follow along with the Facebook page, you'll know I got my hands on a … [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...]
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