Homestead Dreamer

Rekindling the Dream

Sometimes life throws you for a loop. Then tosses you another. Before you know it, a year has gone by and you feel like all you've done is hold on to … [Continue Reading]
Homesteading: Balancing Between Prepping and Self-Reliance

There's a lot of overlap in the communities of homesteading, prepping/self-reliance, and survival. Each genre has similar end goals: self reliance and … [Continue Reading]
My Top 2 Channels for Homesteading

Some people may find it surprising that I'm pretty much the same as they are: those who read my blog, that is. They come to be entertained, learn … [Continue Reading]
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 … [Continue Reading]
Homesteads and Horses: What to Know

Horses bring a variety of benefits to homesteads, whether by plowing fields or by providing compost for gardens or farmland. If you’re considering a … [Continue Reading]

A Quick Primer on Making Vegetable Stock

March 4, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

Here is one of my favorite things to do - making my own vegetable stock! This little primer shows how I make mine. I use NO salt or any other spices. Only 2 ingredients - vegetable scraps and water. Download the Primer for Making Vegetable … [Continue reading]

My Story-Part 2: The Learning Curve

March 2, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

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 … [Continue reading]

My Story – Part 1: It all began with some seeds and a Facebook page

February 17, 2014 by homesteaddreamer

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 … [Continue reading]