This is a running list of some of our favorite books
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10 Best Homesteading, Farming and Gardening Books for Beginners

BySamantha

Wouldn’t it be great if you had a library of wonderful references in your home? Therefore when the power goes out and something on the homestead doesn’t go according to plan, you have some information to help you out? Whether you are a beginner homesteader or you have a few years’ experience under your belt, these…

Since we can't grow money, here are a few ideas to get your homestead going for cheap or free!
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Ideas to start a homestead with Little or No Money

BySamantha

So, you want to start homesteading, but you have no money right now to do so. Your thoughts running through your head may include: What are some ways that people have started homesteading activities in their life without spending or making a lot of money? How much does it cost to start a homestead? How…

What is a Homestead and what does Homesteading mean to me?
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What is a Homestead and what does Homesteading mean to me?

BySamantha

Are you thinking of homesteading and not sure what homesteading really means? Well, I am going to share with you what homesteading means to me and hopefully it will help you figure out what it means to you. What Is Homesteading? Dictionary.com defines the word “homestead” as: Old English hamstede “home, town, village,” from home…

10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading
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10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading

BySamantha

So, you are thinking about homesteading, but haven’t quite taken the plunge yet. You might be stuck worrying about some very common myths and misconceptions that float around. Well, I am here today to debunk them for you and I hope to make you even more inspired to homestead. Here are the 10 Most Common…

The Big List of Awesome Homesteading Blogs
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The Big List of Awesome Homesteading Blogs

BySamantha

I believe homesteading is really a community activity and to be a better homesteader myself, I need to learn from other people who have been there before and know what they are doing. In the spirit of community, I wanted to share with you today some of my favorite homesteading blogs. Some of these homesteaders…

An old fashioned laundry washing tub and scrub board with some clothes pins in a bucket
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha

As homesteaders, we generally like to learn how to make and grow things ourselves. I have started experimenting with making different homemade natural cleaners and today I’d like to share with you two recipes for make your own homemade laundry detergent. Making your own homemade laundry detergent is a great way to save time and…

How To Dehydrate Apple Slices
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How to Dehydrate Apple Slices

BySamantha

What are the first fruits you think of when you think of fall? Apples, right? Apples are so amazingly versatile there are so many ways to store them including dehydrating, canning, freeze drying and freezing. One of our favourite and easiest ways to preserve apples in the fall is to dehydrate apple slices both plain and…

Why preserve food with a food dehydrator?
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Why Should I Preserve Food by Dehydrating?

BySamantha

Have you been thinking about buying a food dehydrator but aren’t sure if it will be beneficial? Do you wonder why you should preserve food by dehydrating it? Here are some things to know about dehydrating food, what you can put in a food dehydrator, and benefits of using a food dehydrator versus your oven….