Wait, what? Year 2...already?! Where did it go? Looking back of the second year of Homestead Dreamer, it went really fast but there sure was a lot that happened! I shared my best articles from Year 1 (with backstory about the site included) and figured it would be a good tradition to start - just in … [Read more...]
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Preparing to Live a Homestead Life
If you've been following me for more than 6 months, you know that our ultimate dream is to live a homesteading life. We didn't grow up in that lifestyle and the switch over has presented challenges that never hit my radar of possibilities. We've made so many changes in our day-to-day routines and … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffers for Homesteaders
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 perfect gift for the homesteader in your life...or … [Read more...]
Beware the Illegal Clothesline
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 to find that there are numerous places all across … [Read more...]
Unraveling the Mystery: Catching Rainwater
Catching rainwater seems pretty straightforward, right? Just set something up for rain to land on and let it drain into a container, right? At its most simple, you would be correct but the full picture is a little more complicated than that. Since you likely intend on consuming the water you catch, … [Read more...]
5 Myths About Being Self-Sufficient
Self-sufficiency means different things to different people. The definition Google gave me is “The quality or condition of being self-sufficient,” which is about as clear as mud, right? Some define it as producing everything they need themselves. Others define themselves as being “food … [Read more...]
10 Things I Stopped Buying at the Store
We have made a lot of small changes in our lifestyle over the last two years or so. At the time, it doesn't seem like much of a big deal but then six months pass and you realize how much your routine has changed. One of our big overall goals is to buy less pre-packaged items and make our own as much … [Read more...]