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Because of the type of life I live, I live for Black Friday sales, and sadly, this happens once a year. This is the one time a year in which I can grab items for my homestead while saving money. A homesteading life is one of frugality and that is nothing to be ashamed about….
As homesteaders it is essential for us to utilize items which will not only educate us, but also be useful for years to come. The items I have created will help you to fine tune your skills and help you and your family become more sustainable. Now is the time to grab the product I’ve…
Enjoy home grown potatoes well into the late winter months by selecting the best storing potatoes. Learn what varieties are the best longest storing potatoes. By selecting the best potatoes for storing long-term ensures the garden’s bounty for many months to come. To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow. Is there anything truer…
Discover 16 fruits and vegetables to grow vertically to expand a garden space. A great example is growing cucumbers vertically. Vertical growing plants are healthier and tend to produce more produce. This article provides vertical vegetable garden ideas for gardeners from all walks of life. Living in the mountains requires me to be creative with…
To live a simple life means offering practical gifts for homesteading kids. Great gifts for farm kids or homesteaders consists of items which encompass the life we live. This article provides list books, kits, tools, and garden items which will help your child with the skills needed to live the homesteading life. Gift giving is…
Leave the chemicals behind and make scented pinecones. Easy DIY naturally scented pine cones are made with foraged pinecones and essential oils. Included are tips on how to clean pine cones as well as how to properly scent pine cones for a pleasant, long lasting smell. The decision to live a healthy, natural lifestyle means…
Build your own DIY polytunnel design utilizing a handful of items. Small polytunnel gardening and greenhouse designs are on the rise and an inexpensive tool to utilize for growing food. Living on the coastal side of the Pacific Northwest, outside of Seattle, Washington, has its challenges when it comes to gardening. Especially, for individuals like…
When designing a potager garden there are a few things to keep in mind. Color, texture, and depth are details which go into designing a kitchen garden. Flower, edible and medicinal, play a strong part of a potager garden design. Easy kitchen garden ideas consist of vegetables which contain color, trellises for depth, and textures…
Be prepared with an emergency food storage by stocking your pandemic pantry. A pantry preparedness guide allows you to provide for your family during unknown times. A well-stocked emergency pantry is necessary for not only a pandemic crisis, but also during tough times and a natural disaster. The homesteaders of the world are not necessarily…
This kid friendly raspberry cordial is ideal for children of all ages. In addition to consuming this beverage immediately, learn the process for canning raspberry cordial for long-term storage. Grab the kiddos, fresh berries, a little sweetener and get to canning raspberry juice! There is no better way to bring kids into the kitchen than…