Working toward a more self sufficient life and trying to be prepared for the unknown.
When you first become a parent, one of the decisions you have to make is the type of diapers you use for your little bundle of joy. Cloth or disposables? A lot of people will already have an answer in mind. When the SHTF, will your choice still be … [Continue reading]
Success is defined in a thousand different ways, regardless of what it is you're trying to be successful with. Homesteading is no different and everyone's definition of a "successful homesteader" will be different. I asked several people what they … [Continue reading]
There are only 3 regular guest contributors here at Homestead Dreamer, by choice. I have high standards (ok, so there’s typos ;) ) for the information shared with people. It’s important to me that people can rely on what they read here as factual, … [Continue reading]
This is week 30 in volume 3 of the Saturday Survival Serial. To learn more about what the Saturday Survival Serial is, click here. To start at week 1, click here. The last six weeks had been a whirlwind of activity not experienced since before … [Continue reading]
There are only 3 regular guest contributors here at Homestead Dreamer, by choice. I have high standards (ok, so there’s typos ;)) for the information shared with people. It’s important to me that people can rely on what they read here as factual, … [Continue reading]
Wild Fireweed grows everywhere here. It lines the roads and fills the valleys, bringing a vibrant splash of color in an otherwise green temperate rainforest. Also called Willowherb, Wild Fireweed is not only edible, it has some minor medicinal uses, … [Continue reading]
I always have a water bottle on me. All.The.Time. Since giving up soda pop (I miss the bubbles sooo much), I've taken to being one of those women who haul around a reusable water bottle like an extra appendage. I also EDC a water filter or always … [Continue reading]