If you have a big family, then you have a big grocery bill. Figuring out how to feed half a dozen or more people every single day without breaking the bank can be a huge challenge. The folks at Big Family Homestead are very familiar with this challenge. Over the years they've … [Read more...]
How Much Land Does It Take To Be Completely Self-Sufficient?
How much land would it take to live an entirely self-sufficient life? A life so self-sufficient that you never had to leave your land? It is quite a thought-provoking question. When I was asked to write about this topic, I was immediately intrigued and began pondering variables … [Read more...]
17 Natural Ways to Heal Wounds Faster
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. In a survival scenario, even small wounds can prove dangerous. Without the … [Read more...]
How to Make Soap from Fat and Ashes
DIY Soap is Easier Than You Think, but it Takes Some Time and Requires Some Caution There’s very little in the history books on the invention of soap. Some stories on the Internet claim it occurred when someone picked up some wet ashes from a fire that had been mixed with … [Read more...]
Man Shares REAL Experience Living Off Grid For 13 Years
There are countless articles about off-grid living, but what is it REALLY like? The only way to know is to try it yourself. The next best option is to learn from someone who's done it. Peter from TreeEater Farm & Nursery lived off the grid in British Columbia for 13 years. He … [Read more...]
50 Amazing Ways to Upcycle Wood Pallets
A few months ago I shared a video about how to find free firewood. It wasn't about chopping down trees or finding piles of abandoned wood, but about searching your town for discarded wood pallets. As I said, you can find stacks of these behind grocery and department stores … [Read more...]
15 Old-Fashioned Skills Your Great-Grandmother Had
Over the last century, our modern culture has advanced in so many ways. We have more information at our fingertips than our great-grandparents could access during their entire lives. We have smart technology that allows us to control everything from the temperature in our homes … [Read more...]
30 Dirt-Cheap Items You Should Stockpile While You Still Can
When you are building up a stockpile, it can be a financial worry. Even when you focus on thrifty options, it can be daunting to budget for items both for your family’s use now and for an emergency scenario. However, after planning for food and water needs, you might be … [Read more...]
How To Protect Your Homestead From Intruders
If the SHTF tonight, how could you protect your home? Remember, calling 911 and hoping local heroes in blue arrive in time to save you and your loved ones will not be an option. Even if you have copious amounts of weapons and ammo, that won't be enough to thwart the panicked … [Read more...]
How To Homestead On Less Than An Acre
Sustainable survival homesteading is possible on less than an acre. While you can't raise a herd of beef cattle in your backyard, you can still raise your own meat and eggs and grow your own groceries. The space you have to work with of course matters, but how you use that space … [Read more...]
How To Read The Language Of Nature
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 … [Read more...]
9 Natural Remedies You Can Find In Your Kitchen
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Diving into natural remedies can feel like a dangerous rabbit hole. You find … [Read more...]
$100 A Year On Food Is Possible… If You Are Resourceful
I know, it's hard to believe, right? A single person could easily spend $100 a week on food if they wanted to. How in the world can you make $100 last the whole year? By being smart, determined, and very resourceful. In this video, Prepper Princess explains how. Here's … [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 … [Read more...]
7 First Aid Skills You Should Learn Before Going Off Grid
For many Americans, their first response to an emergency is to call 911. However, when you live off the grid, your remote location may make it difficult--or even impossible--for an ambulance to reach you. Therefore, your knowledge of first aid skills can mean the difference … [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 … [Read more...]
