Harvesting my luffa sponges was a bit of a confusing endeavor. I read so many “How-To” articles and felt they were pretty misleading in ways. The truth is these little cucurbits and their gourd family is bewildering! I’m going to explain to you what I’ve learned about harvesting luffa sponges. I’ll also let you know…
I raised Dixie Rainbow Chickens for almost 5 years and my experience was great! Here’s the rundown on everything you need to know about this hybrid, rainbow breed chicken, including Dixie Rainbow Chicken pictures. Pin it for later or to show you chicken lovin’ friends! The beginner’s guide to dixie rainbow chickens. I originally learned…
I was outside one day and noticed sticktight fleas on my chickens. Growing up with cats and dogs, a flea, in general, was nothing new. I had see a dog flea and a cat flea, but these were different. Sticktight fleas, or Echidnophaga gallinacea, are a species of fleas that burrow underneath the chickens’ skin and…
Simply Earth Essential Oils have changed my approach to clean living and oils in general. Every time I asked around about oils, people always recommended multi-level marketing companies. The problem? They were way too expensive. Eventually, I found a few Simply Earth Essential Oil reviews. It was a total game-changer. This post does contain affiliate…
So, you want to start growing luffa sponges? You’re in the right place! Luffa sponge (also spelled luffah or loofah) is a cucurbit vegetable gourd. They actually can grow right in your backyard! I always thought they were sponges from the ocean! These gourds are most used as scrubbing sponges due to their porous fibers…
Chicks require heat starting at 95 degrees Fahrenheit when first born so a heat source is required unless you have a broody hen. When I started reading about heat plates vs. brooder heat lamps, I wondered why I used a heat lamp for so many years. There are pros and cons to each type of…
I didn’t eat mayonnaise growing up, and admittedly I was grossed out by it into my early adult life. Crafting the perfect homemade mayonnaise recipe was the last thing on my family’s list for home projects. But there was always one specific mayonnaise that I loved – Publix mayo. If you’re from Florida or have…
Do you live in a big city but still have an interest in homesteading? You don’t have to have 10 acres of land to start homesteading, homemaking and working towards a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle. Here are 10 ways to start homesteading today, wherever you are and with however much land you have (or…
Raising chicks for the first time can be an intimidating thing to do as a beginning homesteader. I remember the first time we received ducks and chicks for our farm. My feelings were excitement and panic at the same time. What if I killed these sweet baby animals? What if they get sick and I…
Composting is one of the most beneficial activities for the homestead. Plants grow better and provide a more substantial harvest with home compost. It also cuts down on food scraps waste and yard waste, etc. I’m going to make it easy for you to understand hot to compost. How to make compost easy while understanding…
I’ve been learning how to preserve homegrown lettuce from the garden to stay crisp and fresh longer. Outside of utilizing the crisper drawer, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks over the years. Learn how to keep your lettuce crisp and fresh longer so you can grow your garden and eat it, too. How to…
Chicken owners wonder every year how to keep chickens warm in winter weather. Always keep an eye on the forecast to be as ready as possible for extreme winter weather on your homestead. You’ll need to check the projected high and low temperatures, but more importantly, the wind chill. Cold winters can also bring strong…
All these fast growing vegetables and fruits are ready to harvest around 75 days or less! These are the vegetables to plant in your backyard garden, no matter the gardener, these are great vegetables to plant in your backyard garden, no matter the gardening method. 23 fast-growing vegetables harvested within 75 days or less after…
What is fermented chicken feed? According to Linda of Garden Betty, “In a nutshell, fermented chicken feed is probiotics for your chicken. It’s a wet mash (the chicken keeper’s term for moistened food) created by lactic acid fermentation (the same type of fermentation that occurs naturally in sauerkraut). Just like kraut, it contains all the…
If you’ve landed on this page, I think it’s fair to say that we have one of the same interests; the environment and saving the beautiful land in Kentucky. Family farmers looking to save and preserve a beautiful piece of land in Kentucky. Environmental awareness ties into homesteading. In fact, I can’t tell you how…
I live in Florida so growing heat tolerant vegetables is really the only option when planning for crops. We have a long growing season, with just a small amount of cool weather. As a generally hot climate state, Florida brings hot weather even in the Fall and Spring season some years. I’ve set out to…
I’m going to tell you how to butcher a duck for the first time alone on the farm because taking a life is not easy. When we decided to embark on this wild journey, we both knew that there would be life and death, we just didn’t know how much. Eventually, we found it was…
The unfortunate part of looking for a flea and tick spray for your yard is they’re often loaded with chemicals. I’m going to tell you about a plant-based, chemical-free flea and tick yard spray that is safe for you, your children and your pets (and smells wonderful!). *Disclaimer: I am not nor have I have…
If you’re anything like me, and I bet you are, you like to save a buck when you can and want to know how to cut feed costs with fodder. I’m here to tell you how I cut my feed costs by sprouting barley fodder and how to do it! How to save money on…
If you’re on a mission to grow your best edible victory garden, these are definitely the best vegetables to grow in raised beds. I’ve grown all these vegetables in my raised beds over the years with ease. In fact, most of these crops are ones I now grow every year. And you can, too! 10…
Finding natural sources of nitrogen for your garden is an easy thing to do. After years of failed gardening attempts, I sent a soil test to my closest testing lab. It turned out that I was in need of nitrogen! Since I wanted to keep my gardens organic, I found 6 ways to add a…
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When I started homesteading I always wondered what my duties on the homestead should be. I knew there were daily, weekly, and monthly chores to do, But I still wondered what they were exactly. What did other homesteaders do every day? I had a feeling that I was forgetting something and the result would be…
Plenty of folks have asked me what are loquats, and it’s a fair question really. We have two loquat trees in our yard and I didn’t know what they were. Just as there are easy vegetables to plant in a garden, there are easy fruit trees to grow in the backyard. Loquat trees are one…
Another week, another hop! Welcome to the new folks and welcome back to the old not-as-new folks. It sure is cold here in Florida this week, but compared to most of the U.S I’d say we’re about as toasty as a Christmas fire. There aren’t any large announcements this week, so we’ll move right through…
Planting cut and come again crops means you will reap a consistent, bountiful harvest all season. Many of these giving crops will also act as companion plants in your garden and provide your friends and family with season-long nutrients. Pin this for later! 24 vegetables and herbs that are cut and come again crops, providing…
There was a moment of clarity a few days before retrieving our friend, and butcher, from the airport. I’d spent the morning sitting with our pig, Carnitas, crying whilst my body lay against hers. As I embraced her, reaching my arms around her 59-inch girth, I apologized for what I knew would come. You see,…
Another week, another hop! Welcome to the new folks and welcome back to the old not-as-new folks. It sure is cold here in Florida this week, but compared to most of the U.S I’d say we’re about as toasty as a Christmas fire. There aren’t any large announcements this week, so we’ll move right through…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #295 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #295 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
Raising meat chickens is a lot like raising regular chickens. In fact, it’s almost exactly the same AND super easy! You’re actually just raising a regular backyard chicken with the purpose of eating it one day instead of the chicken being a layer their whole life. There are a few differences you should know about…
Latest from Grow Where You Sow: Mary’s Heirloom Seed GIVEAWAY! Home remedies for a cold and sore throat Skills to help you save money on the homestead Some announcements before we begin Simple Homestead Blog Hop #294 Please give a huge welcome to our new host, Shawna from Homegrown Self Reliance! Shawna is a regular…
It’s officially week two of the new year and the 2nd Simple Homestead Blog Hop of the year! I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been might cold here in Florida – low 30’s! The gardens are growing wonderfully with the cool weather, though, so I can’t complain. I want to tell you about the…
Happy new year folks! Welcome to the first Simple Homestead Blog Hop of the year. There’s been a few changes around here, as you might notice if you’ve been hopping with us for a while. Our fearless leader, Kathi from Oak Hill Homestead, has taken a step back this year and will not be hosting…
I like to save money, don’t you? Homesteaders can be the most frugal of folks, really (ask me how I know). While we’re often looking for answers on how to make money while homesteading, it’s important to know you can SAVE money while homesteading, too. The good news is that there are so many things…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow How to preserve homegrown lettuce: Tips and tricks Tips for a stress-free holiday (it’s not too late!) Zero waste stocking stuffers Simple Homestead Blog Hop #291 For those of you new here, Welcome! Simple Homestead Blog Hop #291 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow How to preserve homegrown lettuce: Tips and tricks Tips for a stress-free holiday (it’s not too late!) Zero waste stocking stuffers Simple Homestead Blog Hop #290 For those of you new here, Welcome! Simple Homestead Blog Hop #290 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Home remedies for a cold and sore throat Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for the homesteader in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #289 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #289 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Home remedies for a cold and sore throat Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for the homesteader in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #288 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #288 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the…
Setting up realistic short-term and long-term goals on the homestead is one of the most important steps you’ll take in all your years. When Emerson and I bought our homestead, we failed to set up realistic goals. I’ll go over gardening, animal husbandry, fruit trees and more in this guide. Are you ready to set…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Home remedies for a cold and sore throat Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for the homesteader in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #287 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #287 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the…
Happy thanksgiving, friends! I hope you take this day to remember all the wonderful things in life we have to be thankful for, even if it’s been a doozy of a year! Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Home remedies for a cold and sore throat Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for…
Before we hop – DON’T FORGET THE GIVEAWAY! I’ve teamed up with 7 other bloggers to bring you the Holiday on the Homestead Book Giveaway. Lisa from Self-Sufficient HomeAcre is the main host of this giveaway in honor of her new-ish released book, The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading. If you’re interested in entering the…
Before we hop – A GIVEAWAY! I’ve teamed up with 7 other bloggers to bring you the Holiday on the Homestead Book Giveaway. Lisa from Self-Sufficient HomeAcre is the main host of this giveaway in honor of her new-ish released book, The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading. If you’re interested in entering the giveaway and…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Best farm animals for beginners Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for the homesteader in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #283 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #283 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread…
Many individuals are searching for more natural, home remedies approaching colds and sore throats. Here are 9 natural remedies I use to help out with a sickness when I have it. 9 home remedies to use in aiding a cold and/or sore throat during any season. Colds and sore throats can put a real damper…
Recently posted from Grow Where You Sow Best farm animals for beginners Holiday traditions you can afford Great gifts for the homesteader in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #282 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #282 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread…
Recently from Grow Where You Sow: Great gift ideas for the homesteaders Tips for a stress-free holiday season Duties on the homestead Simple Homestead Blog Hop #281 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #281 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share…
Holidays are stressful but they don’t have to be. Every year I give myself pep talks and stress free holiday tips before family comes into town. Here are 10 great tips for how to have a stress free holiday this season. Learn to have a happy holiday with these tips for a stress-free holiday season….
Recently from Grow Where You Sow: Holiday traditions that won’t break the bank How to achieve a frugal holiday season Great gift ideas for the gardeners in your life Simple Homestead Blog Hop #280 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #280 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread…
If you have a homesteader to buy for on your Christmas list this year, these are great gift ideas for homesteading individuals of all levels. I’ve gifted some of these to myself I love them so much! Over 15 gift ideas for the homesteader and hobby farmer in your life. There are new homesteaders every…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #279 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #279 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Are you shopping for gifts for the gardener in your life? Well I’m glad you’re here because I have the perfect gifts for you! All of these gifts are sure to grow your special someone’s affection for you in no time, or just simply put a smile on their face. Gift ideas for the gardeners…
Holiday traditions are passed down from family to family throughout the years. But what if your family doesn’t have any traditions? I come from a family lacking of proper traditions and that got me thinking. Why not start my own? We don’t like to blow a lot of money during the holidays if we can…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #278 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #278 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #277 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #277 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Have you been meaning to declutter your home? The holidays are coming and I bet stress is already creeping slowly back into your life. If all the holidays do is remind you of all that junk you meant to get out months before, then this six-week challenge is for you. A six week guide to…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #276 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #276 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Raising meat rabbits is such a fun endeavor, although it was one I had no interest in in the beginning. The most important part of raising rabbits is providing them with the proper housing. Raising meat rabbits in colonies vs. raising rabbits in a hutch or cage setting. Raising meat rabbits was something I wanted…
Homestead happenins’ I wanted to share my review again with you this week of Lisa Lombardo of The Self Sufficient HomeAcre‘s newly released book “The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading”! I’ve really been loving this book and truly feel like once I start keeping bees and dairy animals, I’ll be 100% prepared! Read my honest…
Florida has some hardcore weeds in addition to the sandy soil so weed cloth is a must-have. We’ve tried many things on our homestead to suppress these weeds. I’m here to tell you what we’ve tried, what I’ve liked the most and how to use weed cloth. 3 types of weed cloth that are cheap (or…
Are you ready to learn how to have a frugal holiday season? I can’t believe we’re already getting to the time of year where little pumpkin candies are popping up and Christmas lights are on display. 4 frugal holiday tips for achieving a frugal holiday season (so you can enjoy the holidays)! The world revolves…
Homestead happenins’ I wanted to share my review with you of Lisa Lombardo of The Self Sufficient HomeAcre‘s newly released book “The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading”! This book is over 9 chapters of pure homesteading GOLD. I love having a select few homesteading books on hand that I always turn to when I need…
Disclosure: I received a copy of The Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Homesteading for free in exchange for my honest review of its contents. Receiving this book free of charge has not influenced my ability to provide my honest opinion on the contents of this book. Additionally, this post contains affiliate links. By utilizing these links,…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #273 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #273 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #272 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #2712runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at…
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Simple Homestead Blog Hop #271 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #271 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
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Simple Homestead Blog Hop #269 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #269 will run for TWO WEEKS from 7/23 to Sunday 8/2, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #268 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #268runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #267 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #267 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #266 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #266 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #265 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #265 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
A low maintenance garden is an appealing thing. I work a full-time job and run a blog, on top of gardening and keeping a household tidy (most the time at least). We all wouldn’t mind saving a little time in the garden, busy schedules, or not. Here are a few tips for creating and keeping…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #264 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #264 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #263 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #263 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Celebrating the release of The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Book. This giveaway is chock-full of the best goodies and there will be 2 lucky winners! I worked for years on The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Book and I was thrilled when it finally arrived! Have you ever been so excited about something that you just can’t hide…
These vegetables can be planted directly in zones 3-10, as long as the soil is warm enough and you’re not expecting any out-of-the-ordinary cool snacks or hard freezes. 10 vegetables you can plant in June in zones 3-10. Although most crops should be in the ground by now, some of us are a little late…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #262 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #262 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #261 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #261 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #260 For those of you new here (Welcome!), Simple Homestead Blog Hop #260 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here…
In honor of mother’s day coming up, we’re going to talk about how homesteading can make you a better mother. This isn’t a “how-to” or “DIY” post. Hell, it might not even be a considered a homesteading post. For now, we’ll call it a “Mama’s Empowerment” post because I think that’s enough. How homesteading can…
Let’s face it, things happen in the garden and we all need a first aid kit, for both the gardener and the garden. Here’s what you should plan to have in your kit for any situation. 14 tools you need in your gardener’s first aid kit for the best and worst moments. Between pests, weeds,…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #259 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #259 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
So you want to know how to start homestead blogging? I think that’s great! Homestead blogging can not only turn into passive income but it provides you a way to reflect on what you’ve learned, which is crucial to growing and moving forward. A how-to on homesteading blogging and how to do it when you…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #258 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #258 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
I love being in the kitchen and I love cheap gadgets. The love of baking and cooking runs in my family. As I get older, I continue to find little things that make my life in the kitchen easier. 5 cheap kitchen gadgets I use every day and can’t live without. From cooking with grease…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #257 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #257 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
Dealing with rodents on my homestead wasn’t easy and, honestly, it got a little out of hand. It forced me to make some really hard decisions and start looking at ways to repel rodents on my homestead. Here are a few “farm hacks” to avoid inviting rodents to your home and farm. How to repel…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #256 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #256 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #255 Simple Homestead Blog Hop #255 runs every Thursday morning to Sunday evening, so spread the word and spread the love. Share your best material and check out someone else’s best material, too (maybe leave a comment letting them know you found them here at the hop!). Be sure to follow…
Have you ever been sitting around wondering what to do during a rainy day on the farm? Believe it or not, it was pouring down rain the other day here in Florida (shocker, I know) and I thought of 55 different activities for a rainy day. Here we go! 55 activities for a rainy day…
If you’re planning to grow a victory garden, or gardens in general, one of the first steps is to decide on a method. With a handful of gardening methods to choose from, I’ve curated a list of the methods, including ones I’ve tried and found to work. 13 different gardening methods to choose from when…
Simple Homestead Blog Hop #254: Quarantine Style What’s happening on the homestead? Hey everyone! I have yet to get bored at my house. Honestly, whenever I see someone talk about how bored they are on social media I always wish I could bring them to my homestead and put them to work! We have so…
Starting a homestead can be daunting. Here are the best farm animals to raise as a beginner.
What’s happening on the homestead? Hey everyone! Are you sick and tired of self-distancing yet? I’m surprisingly not! I’m getting so much done here on the homestead and it’s great. It feels like spring outside, our fruit trees/bushes are blooming and maturing and I’m watching great live music and trying new recipes! If you’re trying…
Many of our lives have been completely turned upside down, inside out – you name it – over the last couple weeks thanks to the outbreak of COVID-19. Focusing on your mental health right now is more important than ever, although always extremely important. These are a few things I do and you can do,…
Victory Gardens (war gardens) are gardens promoted in 1941 shortly after the US entered WWII due to a food shortage. Food was prioritized to be sent to the military and allies so civilians were encouraged to grow-their-own. Folks grew everything from vegetables to fruit and herbs! Victory gardens and why you need them. I’ve always…
Here are 20 self-sufficient things you can learn to do while socially distancing yourself under the COVID-19 quarantine! BONUS: These are all accessible whether you have land or not! 20 ways to get closer to self-sufficiency while quarantined in your home. What better time is there to practice self-sufficiency than when you’re under a COVID-19…
What’s happenin’ on the homestead? Man, oh man, it’s been a crazy week…or few weeks I suppose! I hope you’re all doing okay in your corners of the world. I’m trying to find the silver lining between all of this and so far my silver lining is that I’m planning on finishing a lot of…