Burnout on the Homestead: It’s Not All for Everyone
Nobody’s life is without challenges. But we homesteaders are among the demographic…
Realize Your Resolutions
Happy New Year, Homesteader! Another year is behind us, a fresh slate…
Homemade Cheese in an Ultra-pasteurized World
In an era where all things labeled "do-it-yourself" or "DIY" are gaining…
Celebrate a Buy-Nothing Christmas
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from…
Emergency Food Storage
As a homesteader and a prepper, I believe in having stored food.…
Helpful Homestead Hacks: Work Easier, Relax Harder
Homesteading can be tough, but there are tips and tricks—hacks—for any area…
Cooking on a Wood Cookstove
Although my husband and I are not off the grid, we don't…
The Deadliest Homesteading Mistake
They came from the city. They were prepared. They were prepared for…
Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing…
Making Small-batch Maple Syrup on the Homestead
When my kids were little, someone gave me a recipe for maple-flavored…
Stocking the Winter Larder
If you’re like me, the shorter days and cooler temps bring on…
Homestead Gift-giving Guide: The Best Gifts for Homesteaders
I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970. I…