Amanda Whittington, Author at Homestead Survival Site

22 Practical Uses for Expired Food

With a bit of creativity, expired food or food that is no longer palatable or edible can be repurposed into something useful.

While there are many different ways to go off-grid, leaving the grid requires a genuine transition and a lot of hard work.

Before you dismiss any of the weeds growing in your yard, you might want to consider their medicinal and nutritional benefits.

In an emergency, your children might need to provide for themselves. It is never too early to start teaching children survival skills.

Homesteading is a way of life that you can live anywhere – in the country, in the suburbs, in the city, and even in an apartment.

Kudzu has earned a bad reputation, but it has some impressive benefits, as well. It can be used for food, medicine, clothing, and more.

Even if you have a very shady space, you can still grow lots of herbs with medicinal benefits. There are many herbs that grow well in shade.

With the cost of groceries skyrocketing, we’re all looking for ways to save money. Here are 33 tips for cutting your grocery bill in half.

Knowing the right vegetables to plant is one step towards a great summer garden. Taking care of their watering and weeding needs is crucial.

Rather than plopping kids in front of a TV or tablet all day, try these activities that will help your children entertain themselves while you work.