Heidi Hawthorn, Author at Homestead Survival Site

Shrub Recipe: A Centuries-Old Drink

Shrub is a tangy fruit and vinegar drink from the 1700s. It’s easy to make at home with just three ingredients and a few simple steps.

Making clay at home is easier than you think. Here are 3 easy ways to turn ordinary dirt into usable clay for pottery and off-grid projects.

No power doesn’t have to mean no coffee. Here are 8 easy ways to make coffee when the grid goes down, from French press to cowboy coffee.

No yeast needed for fresh bread. This simple pioneer-style recipe uses baking powder and takes about 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish.

Skip the artificial additives in store-bought cubes. This no-cook homemade vegetable bouillon keeps its fresh flavor for up to a year.

You don’t need acres to start homesteading. Here are 14 skills you can practice right now on a quarter acre or less, from herbs to chickens.

Before you buy land for a homestead, make sure you have the right tools. Here are five that turn hard labor into easy, efficient progress.

Some supplies you simply can’t overdo. Here are some survival items worth stockpiling for their endless uses, shelf life, and barter value.

Bug spray is sticky, smelly, and runs out fast. These 13 herbs and flowers repel mosquitoes naturally while adding beauty to your garden.

Simplifying your life doesn’t have to happen all at once. These 7 easy rules help you own less, waste less, and enjoy more of every day.