Living homemade and from scratch everyday
One of the tenets of homesteading is resourcefulness. One of the tenets of minimalism is having less stuff. But one of the issues with resourcefulness is the need to hold onto and acquire more “stuff” for longer than usual. Can you be a minimalist and homestead at the same time?
…If you been wondering where to start on your homesteading journey, this 30 day activity challenge will let you dip your toe into becoming more self sufficient without being too overwhelmed. Like any habit or lifestyle change, 30 days is generally a good way to at least get started (and find out if you want to keep it up!)
…Zero waste living and homesteading are a perfect match! If you too are overwhelmed by messages about the plastics epidemic and the insane amount of waste we produce, especially in America, then learning to make many of your own items is one of the best ways to work towards zero waste while also striving to build and create a self sufficient homestead. Here are some ideas to help.
…Most people that chose to homestead have a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include access to real food, limiting exposures to pesticides, producing homemade items from scratch to limit allergens and use whole, unprocessed ingredients. You may also be interested in homesteading to limit waste and negative impacts on the earth. This is a list of some inspirational documentaries that remind me of why I’ve set out on this homesteading journey.
…If you’re pregnant and reading this, congratulations! This is an exciting time, whether this is your first, last, rainbow or somewhere in between, this is definitely a celebration. But like any journey, you might be just a little overwhelmed by doing all of the things while carrying a baby. Here are some tips for trying to homestead while pregnant.
…One of the common misconceptions about homesteading is that you need to be either working from home or a stay at home parent/spouse in order to be a homesteader. There are a few issues with that idea. First, what is a homesteader? Second, what if you have a full time job outside of the home? And finally, what does it mean to “do it all”?
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