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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Inspirational Documentaries for Homesteaders
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.
…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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New Year’s Resolutions on the Homestead
If you have been struggling this year, you are not alone. It was a tough year on our urban homestead as well. For one thing, I felt like I grew almost nothing! For another, there always seemed so much more to do. But don’t let that bog you down. Many people, myself including, use ringing in the new year to start fresh, no matter where you may be or what may have happened. Here are some New Year’s resolutions we are considering adopting.
…Homesteading: Year in Review
This year has been a pretty good one. While I worked throughout the year to be more homemade, from scratch and homegrown I learned a lot of lessons. I also never seem to realize in the moment how much was truly accomplished until I look back. Here is my year in review.
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