Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Don't get me wrong, a freezer full of beef is a great problem to have... BUT sometimes it is a problem none-the-less. Roasts are great, but sometimes the same old thing for dinner can get monotonous even if it's good, amiright? When my kids start complaining about eating the same beef roast recipes over and over again, I know it's time to get creative. That's where this recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Roast with Sweet and Salty Sauce ...Continue Reading
There is one homesteading animal that tends to be forgotten among the cows, chickens, and goats. For centuries, dogs, aka “man’s best friend” has been a part of the homesteading lifestyle by protecting, herding, and providing company. Some dog breeds are specifically bred and raised to protect and/or herd other homesteading animals. However, it's super important to realize that all dogs need some form of training to show them the ...Continue Reading
Homesteading…. whenever this word is used, many people picture a beautiful thriving garden, chickens scratching at the yard, and gentle mooing from across a green pasture. Growing your own food, preserving your harvest, starting a home dairy, or raising your own meat animals are great homesteading options. However, one super important thing to remember about modern homesteading is that you get to pick and choose what aspects work best ...Continue Reading
Homesteading has always been about self-sufficiency, about being free from modern systems, and providing more than we consume. And I truly believe that this homesteading way of life goes hand-in-hand with finding ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. As humans, we have basic needs for survival like food, water, and shelter; these needs are met by using some form of our earth's resources. When you choose to live sustainably, you ...Continue Reading
Confession: Until very recently, I've never really had any interest in saving seeds from my garden. A homesteading lifestyle is about being self-sufficient and having independence, so you would think that saving seeds would be a common activity by all of us. The truth is, however, that until recent years when seeds were scarce (aka the 2020 Seed Shortage), it hasn’t really been taken very seriously by many gardeners and ...Continue Reading
