Tristan Gooley writes in his book, The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs, that it is “not the map that should make sense of the land, but the land that will make a map for us.” Although we have access to more information than ever before in history, many of us have lost the ability to learn from an ancient and wise teacher: Mother Nature. It is … [Read more...]
3 Expensive Mistakes To Avoid When Buying Land
If you are looking to purchase some land for your off-grid homestead, it's a good idea to learn from people who have done it before. They've been through the entire process and have learned about all the hiccups (and disasters) that can happen along the way. Taking their advice could save you a lot of hassle and, more importantly, a lot of money. … [Read more...]
9 Natural Remedies You Can Find In Your Kitchen
Diving into natural remedies can feel like a dangerous rabbit hole. You find yourself reading more and more, and adding tons of herbs to your online shopping carts. Many people fear that relying on natural remedies will cost them extra money, but that’s far from the truth. In fact, many of the items in your kitchen can act as natural remedies. … [Read more...]
15 Clever Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter
In case you haven't noticed, the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder. And it's going to get worse before it gets better. It’s time to prepare your home for the harsh winter weather ahead. There are three reasons to winterize your home: 1) It will keep your family nice and cozy no matter how cold it is outside. 2) If … [Read more...]
25 Stocking Stuffers for Homesteaders
Homesteaders, by nature, are minimalists. They are people who have chosen to live off the land instead of living in the land of excess – and so, you must be very careful when choosing which gifts to give them on Christmas. The trick to giving a gift to a homesteader is this: give them a gift that will enhance their homesteading lifestyle. Fancy … [Read more...]
35 Old-School Life Hacks That Used to Be Common Knowledge
You’ve probably seen numerous blog articles that list the latest “life hacks.” According to the Urban Dictionary, the phrase “life hack” describes any “tips and tricks that get things done quickly by automating, increase productivity and organizing… Formerly known as "good ideas." Long before the internet and social media, people were passing … [Read more...]
How To Find FREE Firewood
You may have noticed it's starting to get cold outside, and heating bills can be very expensive. A much better way to heat your home is with a fireplace or wood stove. But of course, you're going to need lots of firewood. And if you don't have a property with trees, you're going to have to purchase that firewood. Or will you? In this video, … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Preserve Fresh Herbs So They Won’t Go To Waste
Waste not, want not. According to the Dictionary of American Proverbs, this well-known saying can be traced back to 1772. It is a mantra for many homesteaders. Herbs are delicious straight from the garden, but their freshness can fade quickly. You should discard herbs when their leaves turn dark or brittle, or if their stems show any traces of … [Read more...]
5 Homemade Healing Salve Recipes From 100 Years Ago
What did our ancestors use when they had wounds to cure and sore muscles? I can tell you what they didn’t do; they didn’t run to Wal-Mart and purchase an antibiotic ointment or a sore muscle rub. Instead, our ancestors understood how to use herbs and other ingredients to create healing salves for what ailed them. Intrigued? I was, too! Learning … [Read more...]
20 Crucial Homestead Items to Stockpile for Winter
I’ve been observing the squirrels in my yard and neighborhood this past week as the temperatures have become more fall-like. They are busy! Fascinated, I did a little research on the common gray squirrel. Squirrels don’t hibernate in the winter, but they do spend far less time foraging outside their dens in the colder months. Several squirrels … [Read more...]
5 Biggest Challenges (and Solutions) Living Off Grid
Guildbrook Farm is a popular homesteading channel on Youtube and they've made several great videos such as 5 Ways Our Life Is Better Living Off Grid. After that video came out, they received several requests to talk about the ways living off grid has made their life worse. I like videos like this for a couple of reasons: First of all, they teach … [Read more...]
How to Make Infused Oils From Common Weeds
Your backyard is a growing pharmacy; you just have to know where to look. The common weeds on your property contain fantastic healing and medicinal properties. With these weeds, you can create infused oils for homemade salves and ointments, or dry the herbs for herbal baths or herbal teas. Before you consider using backyard weeds for medicinal … [Read more...]
5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Starting a Homestead
When it comes to homesteading, learning to expect the unexpected is crucial. No matter how many self-reliance skills you possess, things will run awry and epic failures will occur — far more often than some homesteaders are willing to admit. If I could go back in time a few years, I wouldn't change our decision to purchase a fixer-upper 56-acre … [Read more...]
18 Unusual Home Remedies That Actually Work
More and more people are turning to home remedies rather than using pharmaceutical medications that may contain harmful ingredients and synthetic chemicals. Some of these remedies might seem very strange to you, especially if you’re used to popping a pill for every ailment, but people have been using them for decades--in some cases, centuries--to … [Read more...]
What To Look For When Building A Homestead
If you are new to homesteading, you should know that technically, you can be a homesteader almost anywhere with only a little bit of land... technically. But honestly, you're going to have a tough time homesteading if you don't find a good piece of land with certain features. In this video, An American Homestead explains what features to look … [Read more...]
10 Herbs and Flowers That Can Ease Your Aches and Pains
Nature has provided everything we need to survive, including medicinal plants that relieve migraines, clear up rashes, ease aches and pains, reduce swelling and bruising, and treat various illnesses. At one time, natural remedies were used in homes every day. Carefully cultivated herb gardens supplied medicine for the family and were often shared … [Read more...]
50 Household Tips Every Homemaker Should Know
Being a homemaker is a lot harder than most people realize, especially if you have children. That's why as a homemaker, anything you can do to save yourself time, money, and hassle is worth doing. So start by checking out this list of 50 household tips. There are some really great ideas here. For example, fill a Tupperware container with your … [Read more...]
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