Welcome to the second post in the series “Getting Started Homesteading”. Last week we talked about starting where you are. This week is all about homesteading tools. You are probably thinking about shovels, hammers, and the like right? Well, homesteading tools are so much much more than that. Those tools areContinue Reading
Do you dream of living a sustainable lifestyle for you and your family? If so, homesteading is right for you. With the average farmland valued at $3,000 per acre, first-time farmers should opt to lease before they make the purchase, according to the National Young Farmers Coalition. The journey of building aContinue Reading
We all want to experience adventure. Homesteaders need a break from their day to day chores. It can come through many means. It might be that you travel on an extreme sports vacation, that you explore your local area with your children, or that you simply hike up the nearestContinue Reading
If you are new to homesteading, you may be feeling a little bit overwhelmed. You may be struggling to know where to start. Don’t worry; everyone started somewhere. There are many ways to homestead. The opportunities are endless as are the projects and homesteading skills you will learn. Sometimes youContinue Reading
Homesteading is an excellent safety net that can help to see you through hard times. Still, it’s also important to consider whether you need a safety net for your safety net. The idea of living off your land alone is a solid one, but still, things can go wrong andContinue Reading
It is that time of year again when all the planning starts happening. I get my planner, my long list of tasks and goals I want to accomplish next year, paper and pen, and clear a spot on the desk, to start planning my 2018 homestead plans. I likeContinue Reading
Do you truly know what self-sufficient living means? Self-sufficiency basically means having the ability to provide everything you and your family need to live and survive without the help of outside sources. You rely on your abilities and skills to provide for your family. You become independent and thus self-sufficient.Continue Reading
Hurricane Irma is coming to Florida and they think she is coming in full force. Living in Central Florida, we know to prepare for the hurricane, tropical storms, tornadoes, and flooding. But to be honest over the last ten years or so, we really haven’t had any real problems. WeContinue Reading
Homestead planning is tough. Trying to keep track of everything that’s happening at once is hard work and can lead to becoming overwhelmed quickly. No one likes confusion and mayhem right? Having a way to track what you need to accomplish for the days, weeks and even months can beContinue Reading
