Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
For those who are new to the site, those who already know what the Saturday Serial is but missed previous volumes, and those who gobble anything Saturday Serial-related up, I am answering the overall question of, "What is the Saturday Survival … [Continue reading]
Awhile back on Facebook, I asked the question: "What do you think would be good stocking stuffers for homesteaders? What would you want?" The response was overwhelming and greatly varied! I went through and compiled all of them to help you find that … [Continue reading]
In every gardener's life, there comes a time when you wish you could hit a reset button. You look over the garden area you use and wish you could just snap your fingers and have a clean slate again. You know more now and have experience with … [Continue reading]
If you are anything like me, you are 'broke' 99% of the time. If you get paid on the first and it is the 10th, you're broke. Oh sure, if you are 'disciplined,' you have money budgeted for gas, milk, veggies and other must haves for the month but for … [Continue reading]
If all of the modern appliances were taken away from you, could you survive? Would you be able to cook food, wash and dry clothes, and haul water? Many people have limited knowledge and even less experience with how to live like this but for many of … [Continue reading]
Recently, I asked on Facebook the question: "As a homesteader, what would you love to find in your stocking come Christmas morning?" The most common thing requested? The gift of seeds! I was very surprised. To be honest, I never considered gifting … [Continue reading]
The other day I was skimming through Facebook and saw an article about a bill being passed to allow people to dry their clothes on a line outside. I was floored. "Is this for real?" I asked myself. As usual, I went into research mode and was shocked … [Continue reading]