Choosing a homestead planner is no easy task. The planner must be right for you and your individual situation. Your planner becomes a written journey of your homestead. It shows your goals, your ideas and more. But before you run out and spend any money buying a planner, readContinue Reading
Writing homestead goals is one of the most important tasks you will do whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned homesteader. Well written goals will serve as the foundation for your homesteads future. As your homestead evolves and grows so will your goals. Where do theseContinue Reading
Homesteading is a hard journey that requires a lot of work and dedication. It requires planning and goal setting on a constant basis. It is all about looking ahead to see if you are traveling in the right direction. But all of the planning you do is useless if itContinue Reading
Making a DIY emergency kit is easy and can be a lifesaver in an emergency. Having the right supplies on hand can alleviate some of the stress involved in an emergency situation. Do you know what the contents should be in your emergency kit? Well, that depends on the emergencyContinue Reading
Fire starters are a must have not just for homesteaders but for everyone. They are an important part of your preparation supplies in the case of an emergency. Starting a fire can be difficult after storms have passed and everything is soaked. Fire starters solve the problem of trying toContinue Reading
This post was updated on July 3, 2017. Well written homestead goals are essential to keeping the homestead running smoothly for the entire year here at 15 Acre Homestead. I use that list of goals to decide what needs to be done and when. It helps me stay onContinue Reading
The biggest struggle most people have when it comes to homesteading is getting started. There is no specific answer. It all depends on what it is you want to do and what activities you want to partake in. However, if you have no knowledge going into it, you can’t plan.Continue Reading
Homesteading has been quite an experience for me over the last couple of years. There were lessons I learned that I would have otherwise never have been enlightened with. So I went into this lifestyle gung-ho. I went in head first, no plan, no goals, just jumped in and startedContinue Reading