Here are some clever shortcuts to make gardening a little easier this year. They’re six simple tips that I found on an amazing Youtube channel called GrowVeg. If you follow these tips, you'll have a successful garden with less time, less effort, and less money. I typed up the … [Read more...]
How Much Does Living On A Homestead Cost?
You might assume that homestead living will cost less than life in the big city, but not necessarily. You still have to be mindful of how you spend your money. The fact is, there are some key decisions you must make in order to make homestead living affordable. And that's the … [Read more...]
Easy French Bread in 10 Minutes for 30 CENTS
Here’s a way to make French bread in just 10 minutes of working time. The rest of the time, the bread is rising or the oven is doing the work. You can watch the whole process in this video by Big Family Homestead, but we'll share the recipe and some cooking tips. Want to … [Read more...]
10 Best Survival Foods from Your Local Grocery Store
If you’re planning to stock up your prepper pantry, you'll save a lot of money by going to your local grocery store instead of buying overpriced survival food online. In this video, Penny University lists ten items you can find at just about any supermarket. For the most part, … [Read more...]
How to Make Castile Soap (The Most Gentle Soap!)
Castile soap is a biodegradable soap made with olive oil, water, and lye. It was invented in Aleppo, Syria and brought by the crusaders to the Castile region of Spain where it became popular. For centuries, people have been using this gentle cleanser for everything from … [Read more...]
Making Poor Man’s Stew ($1.00 Meal)
If you are trying to stretch your grocery budget as far as possible, frugal cooking is an excellent option to consider. While extravagant recipes full of expensive ingredients can be tasty and fun to try, it is entirely possible to create meals that are both healthy and filling … [Read more...]
10 Things You NEED To Know About Living In The Country
For many people, moving to a home in the country would be a dream come true. If that sounds like you and you're curious about what it's like to live in the country, check out this video by Better Together Life. Here are some topics they discuss... Want to save this post for … [Read more...]
4 Reasons You Should NOT Live In A Tiny House
Tiny houses are a trend that has rapidly grown in popularity, and those who are attracted to the idea of minimalist lifestyle find the lack of upkeep, lower taxes, small environmental footprint, and other benefits of tiny houses very appealing. With that said, though, there a … [Read more...]
6 Cool Uses for Coffee Grounds
Under normal circumstances, coffee grounds are something that most people dispose of without a second thought. As it turns out, there are a number of cool and helpful uses for coffee grounds that you may have never considered. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to … [Read more...]
How to Tie the Most Useful Knot in the World
By and large, knot tying has become a forgotten art. In a survival scenario, though, knowing how to tie an effective knot could very well be the difference between life and death. With that in mind, if there’s one knot you should learn to tie, it's the bowline knot. Want to … [Read more...]
How To Make Portable Soup
Ever heard of portable soup before? You might be surprised to learn that it was very popular back in the 18th century. It's basically a solidified broth to which you can add hot water and quickly make soup. It's also called portable broth, pocket soup, veal glue, and many other … [Read more...]
35 Off-Grid Uses for Metal 55-Gallon Drums
Being able to repurpose items into something new and beneficial is a hallmark of a prepared and innovative individual. Of course, some items are more versatile than others when it comes to being repurposed into something new. With that said, one of the most versatile items is … [Read more...]
How $30 Can Feed Your Goats All Winter
Got goats? If so, then you need to figure out how to keep them fed throughout the winter when plants aren't growing as much. According to Arms Family Homestead, the best way to feed and sustain goats all winter long is by planting a wheat and rye pasture mix. You should plant it … [Read more...]
5 Easy Meals To Cook During An Emergency
Regardless of what happens in the world, we gotta eat. But even something as simple as making a meal can be a challenge when times are tough. Especially if you don’t know how to cook. That’s why we want to share 5 meals that are easy to make and easy to clean up. Better yet, … [Read more...]
How To Buy Land With No Credit Check
For many people, the dream of owning a homestead offers the promise of a self-reliant lifestyle. It’s the kind of lifestyle that is highly appealing to people enduring tough financial times or who are short of money. And that creates a problem when it comes to land … [Read more...]
DIY Fire Pit From Scrap Materials
If you have some basic welding skills and any experience with metalworking you can easily salvage scrap metal to make a unique and highly functional fire pit and grill. In this video, Ollari's explains how to customize the perfect firepit and grill from scrap materials. Here's … [Read more...]
Easy Goat Milk Soap Recipe
Over the past year, goats milk soap has become very popular. But why? What makes this kind of soap better than regular soap? People like goat milk soap because it's great if you have dry and/or sensitive skin. And if you have psoriasis or eczema, this soap will significantly … [Read more...]
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