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.
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Can you do it all?
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”?
…Konmari & Homesteading
Most likely you have been hearing a lot about the Konmari Method (R) of tidying that has recently re-exploded onto the world. You might be wondering if this method is for you and whether you can apply any of these principles with the often crowded realities of a homestead. I am here to help you! I will explain how I have applied it and where it works in my urban homestead.
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Food Preservation Methods
Putting up all that wonderful summer harvest to keep you eating all that bounty throughout the year is an important part of homesteading. There are so many safe ways to put up food that you can do right in your home. Here are five different food preservation methods you might consider trying this year.
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Homestead Time Management: Part 2
One of the struggles I find the most difficult to deal with is work. I have a pretty long commute (45 min each way) and a remote location so I cannot get home quickly, even if there were no traffic. Given our location I eat lunch on site. During that time I try to get as much computer, learning, reading, listening about homesteading done at work. However, even when my time is limited with work, T-ball, swim lessons, etc. I take the time during my breaks to plan out well so I can get as much done as possible here. We will go into depth on steps 1 & 2 from the first post and explore how taking the time to set your goals will save you time in the future.
Be sure to subscribe and get the Homestead Time Management downloadable PDF workbook! You can work through the next steps in the final installment, part 3.
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