Gardening has largely been romanticized. Pictures of a lady in clean, designer clothing and well manicured nails standing next to a table or basket overflowing with flowers, or herbs, or vegetables is common. All of the produce is perfectly shaped, clean, and shiny, too. She is … [Read more...]
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So, You Want to Be More Self Sufficient?
Self sufficiency. What is it, exactly? Dictionary.com defines self sufficient as "Able to supply one's own or its own needs without external assistance," and, "Having extreme confidence in one's own resources, powers, etc." Personally, I think it is a half and half mix of both of those … [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...]
When Did Independence Become Illegal?
Over the last year, I have really started to notice a growing trend. At first, it was a news story here or there, usually talking about someplace far off. The news was disturbing, of course - people being forced to do this or that for violating some rule against what they could do on their … [Read more...]
The Cycle of a Homestead Freezer
Freezers (and refrigerators) have been an integral appliance for food preservation for over 100 years. It wasn't until the 1940s that the separated fridge and freezer units were created but even before then, iceboxes were a go-to for keeping things cool and lasting longer. The homestead freezer has … [Read more...]
When to Call Professionals vs. DIY
There is so much Mr. Dreamer and I wish we knew how to do. Like being able to completely build a house from scratch - HA! Sure, we could fuddle along with it but in the end, all the hard work would likely be for naught. Being unskilled in certain things isn't bad of course. What's bad is being … [Read more...]
Being Prepared Isn’t Just For Disasters!
“Prepping” is a term tossed around in mainstream media constantly these days. Generally speaking, it shows some guy who is an over-the-top type with questionable mental stability showing off his guns in a bunker 10 feet underground. They prepare for disasters that, while possible, are so far fetched … [Read more...]