There are a lot of rumors going around about a potential food shortage coming. And while I’m not going to say that I’m sure of it, I have been doing my best to prepare for it. I actually have been for years. I believe that a good way to prepare for any kind of food …
For last week’s Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I showed you how to make lamb’s quarters pesto in case you didn’t have any pasta sauce. Well, what if it’s the other way around, and you don’t have any pasta? This is all about how you an make your own homemade pasta, and avoid a …
While most of the real estate world is looking for the newest, hottest property deal, many savvy investors have their sights set on the untapped potential of investing in land. Buying raw land, and especially buying a farm, can be an incredibly viable investment opportunity that comes without the various hassles attached to buying other …
I feel very strongly that everyone should learn about the weeds that grow in their area. There are lots of weeds that are edible, with some even more nutritious than the plants we grow in our gardens! Today, for the Self Reliant Skill of the Week, we’re going to make lamb’s quarters pesto. Lamb’s quarters …
Welcome to this week’s Simple Homestead Blog Hop 313! I am sure you will be inspired by all the great posts and ideas that have been shared this week. Add your homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling posts to the party if you’re a blogger (please see our simple rules below). The hop begins at 12:01 am on …
I have always wanted to make cheese. But I was always intimidated by it! I don’t know why, though. After doing a lot of research, I’ve found that it’s actually pretty easy. Today I’m going to share my experience with my first time making cheese without rennet. Traditional cheese making involves using rennet, which is …
Welcome to this week’s Simple Homestead Blog Hop 312! I am sure you will be inspired by all the great posts and ideas that have been shared this week. Add your homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling posts to the party if you’re a blogger (please see our simple rules below). The hop begins at 12:01 am on …
Whether your barn houses animals, stores feed, or keeps your equipment out of the field and in a safe spot, you want to ensure that your barn is a functional, efficient, and comfortable space. While some of the more modern barns are built with a variety of luxuries, owners of existing barns can just as …
Raising your own meat birds can result in a freezer full of whole chickens. Which isn’t a bad thing, unless you need the freezer space! That’s exactly what happened to us this week. The butcher called to tell us that our beef was ready, so we had to make room in the freezer for over …
Welcome to this week’s Simple Homestead Blog Hop 311! I am sure you will be inspired by all the great posts and ideas that have been shared this week. Add your homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling posts to the party if you’re a blogger (please see our simple rules below). The hop begins at 12:01 am on …
