by Tiffany | Aug 26, 2015 | DIY, Homesteading Life, House & Home
Living off the grid is the dream of many people in the U.S. I can tell you that I have thought about it many times. Imagine not having to pay a dime for electricity, water, or heat. Sounds great, right? But it’s not entirely true… while you would not have...
by Lara Anderson | May 14, 2014 | Homesteading Life
You don’t necessarily have to be a hunter-gatherer to live off the land, but if you want to know where your food comes from and what you are eating, you should consider some form of self-sufficiency. Food labels can be misleading In the last few years there...
by Guest Contributor | Aug 20, 2013 | Family, Homesteading Life
A key part of modern homesteading is to do everything you can to live independently. While many people quickly grasp the idea of growing their own food, home-schooling kids, or doing basic sewing, there are a number of other ways you can reduce your need for outside...
by Tiffany | Aug 6, 2013 | Fitness, Food, Homesteading Life, Products, Reviews
There are certain things that one goes through life, never to be without. For most people nowadays, that includes a smart phone and an ATM card. And in your home, there are many things you never seem to be without either. Like a microwave. I can’t remember ever...
by Tiffany | May 30, 2013 | Giveaways, Homesteading Life
Not too long ago, you had a chance to check out a new book with me called The Weekend Homesteader by Anna Hess. And today, I’m back with not only a great interview from the author, who is going to share some of her homesteading tips with us…but at the end...
by Tiffany | Mar 8, 2013 | Featured, Garden, Homesteading Life, House & Home
Did you know that your herb garden is not only useful for cooking and medicinal reasons? Herbs have many other uses and have long been used in making dyes. You can use them to dye your own fabrics, yarns, and more, as well as use it to make hair dyes. And of course,...