Homesteading | Self Sufficient Living | Living off the Land
Do you struggle with the thought of swimming in unused eggs or extra produce going to waste? This happens to all of us homesteaders at one point or another. With the increase in current food shortages and just general-crazy-times these last few years, Christian and I have been amping up our food production, partly for ourselves and partly to help support our community with more local food options. Of course, this means that now I'm ...Continue Reading
Happy, healthy chicks turn into productive egg-laying and meat-producing chickens...at least, that is the goal, right? Interest in self-sufficiency, food security, and leaving the system behind is growing (and I love it!). And chickens tend to be the gateway animal to the homestead life. Chickens are easy to come by, not really high maintenance, and can provide a small amount of food security. With the interest in raising ...Continue Reading
There are mountain-high piles of snow everywhere, freezing temperatures, and spring is nowhere in sight. What is a cold-climate gardener to do? This is the time to start garden planning and seed buying. During these cold winter months, I like to sit down with my seed stash, take inventory of what I already have, and start planning for the coming spring. You see, good garden planning starts months before your seeds will actually be ...Continue Reading
I remember not too long ago, during the crazy times of 2020, being shocked as I walked pass multiple empty grocery store shelves. The last few years' trips to the grocery store have been unpredictable; you never know what state you will find the aisles in or what products will be missing. These circumstances naturally have people questioning our current modern food system, where they are depending on others to provide them with what ...Continue Reading
Over the last few years, there has been a noticeable shift… a homesteading movement... and I for one couldn’t be more excited. Decisions to bypass the system, support local businesses, and live more sustainably are being made across the country. The good news is, you don’t need 50 acres, a milk cow, and a commercial-sized garden to join in. It has always been my belief that homesteading is a state of mind. Homesteading is ...Continue Reading
