Homesteading 101

Are you dreaming of a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle? Homesteading is more than a trend—it's a return to roots, a way to connect with the land, and a path toward independence and sustainability. Whether you're starting with a small backyard or a sprawling...

🐓 Raising Chickens: The Gateway to Homesteading If you're thinking about dipping your boots into the homesteading lifestyle, chickens are the perfect place to start. They’re low-maintenance, budget-friendly, and provide a steady source of fresh eggs—not to mention a...

🌾 Growing Your First Garden Starting a garden is one of the most empowering steps you can take as a homesteader. Whether you're on acres of open land or a sunny suburban plot, growing your own food connects you to the earth—and to the table—in the most rewarding way....

🐐 Getting Started with Goats If you're looking to take the next step in your homesteading journey, goats are a popular—and often hilarious—addition to your small farm. From fresh milk to brush control to the simple joy of their personalities, goats can be both...

🪚 Start With the Basics One of the most rewarding parts of homesteading is learning to build what you need with your own two hands. Whether it’s a chicken coop, a firewood shed, or a raised garden bed, each structure you create adds lasting value to your land—and...

💧 Water Collection & Management on the Homestead Water is one of the most essential—and most overlooked—parts of homesteading. Whether you're gardening, caring for animals, or just trying to reduce dependence on your local utility, managing your own water source...

🍞 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...

🐄 Is a Cow Right for You? Adding a cow to your homestead is a big step—but for many, it’s a dream worth chasing. Fresh milk, cream, butter, cheese, manure for the garden, and even meat (if you raise beef cattle) make cows a deeply productive part of a self-sufficient...

🛠️ Homestead Tools You’ll Actually Use When you're first starting out, it's tempting to load up on every tool that claims to make homesteading easier. But a well-curated selection of essentials will take you much further than a cluttered shed full of gadgets. Here’s a...

🧘‍♀️ The Heart of Homesteading: Slowing Down In a world that’s always rushing, homesteading invites us to live slower. To wake with the sun, work with our hands, and reconnect with the rhythms that once guided every human life. It’s more than a lifestyle—it’s a...