Let's face it... Homesteading can be tough sometimes. Last week I asked the crew over on The Prairie Homestead Facebook page about the biggest obstacles preventing them from homesteading. Naturally, I got a diverse set of answers, but one kept popping up over and over again: lack of time. I totally get it. Since starting this homesteading gig years ago, time has been my biggest nemesis. When I worked full-time ...Continue Reading
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18 Dandelion Recipes
Growing up, dandelions were always the enemy... I remember my Dad devoting hours each summer to vigorously spraying them when they would pop up in the yard. I also remember how annoyed I was during the first spring after we purchased our homestead when I realized the little yellow buggers were ALL OVER the yard and pastures. Dandelions are a fast-growing competitive perennial that goes from flower to seed in a matter of days. The ...Continue Reading
Why I Stopped Being Dogmatic About My Diet…
**Please Note** This post is NOT referring to people who must be on certain diets because of allergies or health problems. I fully acknowledge that is a different issue entirely. I've been noticing an interesting phenomenon lately... If you want to start a debate online, mention either religion or politics. But if you want to start an all-out war, start talking about food. I suppose I understand it to a certain extent... Food ...Continue Reading
121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead
Preserving food? Check. Driving a tractor? Check. Milking a goat? Check. For me, one of the most exciting aspects of modern-homesteading is learning new skills. When I first moved to Wyoming at the tender age of 18, I had an entire mental checklist of all the things I wanted learn and do. And as I've morphed into a modern-day homesteader, that list has grown along with me. There is something so empowering about learning how to do ...Continue Reading
Homemade Whole Wheat Crackers
Sometimes I like to pretend that I'm a food snob. But let's face it-- the real reason I like to watch those fancy cooking competitions on Netflix is because the thought of having to prepare a restaurant-quality entrée from 5 mismatched ingredients scares the pants off of me. I consider myself to be a good cook, but honestly, things like homemade burgers and homemade fish sticks are more my style... But lest you think that real food ...Continue Reading