Homesteading 101

🍞 Homemade & Handcrafted: Embracing the Old Ways There’s something deeply satisfying about making things from scratch—whether it’s a warm loaf of bread pulled from the oven, a jar of herbal salve, or homemade laundry soap. For homesteaders, these “old ways” are...

📦 Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Freezing & Dehydrating One of the most satisfying parts of homesteading is harvesting something you've grown—and storing it for months to come. Preserving food isn't just about stocking your pantry; it's about self-reliance,...

🪵 Heating with Wood: Warmth the Old-Fashioned Way There’s a certain magic to wood heat—its steady crackle, its dry warmth, its ability to turn a cold room cozy in minutes. On the homestead, heating with wood isn’t just about comfort; it’s about resilience,...

🐖 Raising Pigs on a Small Homestead If you’ve got a little extra space, a sturdy fence, and a taste for bacon, pigs can be a surprisingly rewarding addition to your homestead. They grow quickly, thrive on scraps and pasture, and provide an incredible yield of meat in...

🏷️ Homesteading on a Budget: Starting Where You Are Homesteading doesn’t have to mean buying land, building barns, or dropping thousands on equipment. The heart of homesteading is self-reliance—and that can begin right where you are, with what you already have....

🧺 Daily Homestead Routines: A Rhythm That Grounds You Homesteading is more than a checklist of projects—it’s a lifestyle built on rhythm. The daily tasks, seasonal shifts, and quiet repetitions shape your days and give purpose to your time. Whether you’re raising...