What does it really mean to be self-reliant?

Dreams & Reflections, Self-Sufficiency & Simple Living

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what it really means to be “self-reliant.”  We talk a lot about self-reliance (or self-sufficiency) in the homesteading community, and outwardly it may seem as if the goal of “achieving” self-reliance is what ultimately...

Growing Food is My Form of Protest

Dreams & Reflections

“Gardening is the most therapeutic and defiant act you can do. Plus you get strawberries.” – Ron Finley In light of the recent Black Lives Matter protests across the US and around the world, I’ve been thinking a lot more about where I stand, what I stand for and...

Why Cultural Diversity Matters to the Modern Homesteading Movement

Dreams & Reflections

* This article contains affiliate links. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.   Have you ever noticed that when you search for homesteading resources online, the vast majority of the resources out there are written or produced from a white,...

Can Homesteading Save the Planet?

Dreams & Reflections

* This article contains an affiliate link. For more information, please read my Affiliate Disclosure.   I’ve been on a personal mission to save the planet ever since I was a little girl. When I was a kid, I used to take a garbage bag with me whenever I went for...

3 Ways to Get Free Organic Food (Without Growing It Yourself)

Dreams & Reflections, Organic Gardening, Self-Sufficiency & Simple Living

Wanna learn how to get free organic food without having to grow it yourself? Sorry. Stupid question… Of course you do:) * * * It’s no secret that organic food isn’t exactly the most affordable option when you’re purchasing it from the store. This is, of course,...

5 Traits of a Successful Homesteader

Dreams & Reflections, Self-Sufficiency & Simple Living

When it comes to homesteading, skills matter, but attitude is even more important. Here are the top 5 traits of a successful homesteader. * * * Homesteading has been romanticized in recent years, and it’s no wonder why. Many people are stressed, burned out and unhappy...