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 thought and though each answer was indeed different, … [Read more...]
Can You Homestead With A Baby?
I have gotten a lot of questions about being able to homestead with a baby. While I am past the age where having one would be wise, my initial reaction is always "Of course you can! Heelllooo....pioneers had babies, and they made it!" In truth, during those times, you never really knew if your child … [Read more...]
What If You Had To Bug Out In Winter?
Being in the thick of winter, it can be a winter wonderland or a frozen version of hell on earth. What if you, and everyone around you, had to evacuate your warm home? Where would you bug out to? I asked Dan Sullivan for his thoughts on this and below is what he shared with me! With freezing … [Read more...]
The Realistic Prepping Plan
It seems no matter which way you turn lately, there's someone trying to tell you that you need to prep and unless you have X, Y, and Z, you will fail. You will suffer. Your kids will suffer. "But if you buy this one item, you'll be all set!" How about a realistic prepping plan? I have a problem with … [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...]
How to Start Homesteading Where You Are
Homesteading doesn't mean quite what it used to back in the pioneer days. Thankfully, there are now all types of homesteaders out there in both urban and rural settings. When you start homesteading, you don't have to have 50+ acres of land, livestock, a huge garden, and all the other traditional … [Read more...]
8 Non Food Kits to Vacuum Seal
Vacuum sealers are wonderful tools that can be used for plenty of things other than food. We love to go fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting. I've come across and discovered several tips and tricks for vacuum sealing food, but I've also used it for several non food items over the years. I've broken … [Read more...]