Condiments are a great addition to snacks and meals for an added flavor boost, but sometimes the store-bought stuff isn’t always the best for you. Making your own condiments can seem daunting, but it isn’t usually that difficult. When making homemade condiments, you get to control what ingredients are being used, and this is another way you can be more self-sufficient. The homesteading lifestyle is about producing more than we ...Continue Reading
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How to Make Homemade Herbal Bath Salts
Homesteading is trying to live independently and being self-sufficient where you can... It is about growing, failing, and learning while enjoying the results of the hard work you have contributed. It is a rewarding way of life, that sometimes can be a hard one. That is why I have learned it is just as important to take care of yourself as well as the garden, cows, or chickens. There are many different natural DIY self-care remedies ...Continue Reading
Tips for Training Your Dog to Be Chicken Friendly
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
How to Make Tallow Body Butter
My favorite skincare ingredient is animal fat. Yeah, us homesteaders are an odd bunch... As homesteaders, we brave the elements to pursue our passion and at times those conditions can be a bit unforgiving on our bodies. We care for animals in the dead of winter and tend our gardens under the scorching summer sun. In time, these things can take a toll on the body, and they can leave us with dry skin and cracked, callused hardworking ...Continue Reading
Should I Vaccinate My Chicks?
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