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The Modern Homesteader’s Christmas Gift Guide – 2025 Edition!
Every year around this time, I compile a list of the best Christmas gifts for homesteaders....
How to Build a Self-Reliant Community
Ah, self-reliance. It’s so, well, self-centred. Not in a bad, narcissistic sort of way, but...
12 Frugal Living Tips for Spring
Spring is the perfect time to get back on track with your finances and start living frugally again...
Self-Reliance in the Age of Tariffs and Trade Wars
It’s no secret to anyone who’s been paying attention that Canada and the U.S. are in a bit of a...
Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Mason Bees
We all know that bees are great pollinators, and that they're a vital part of food production,...
Spring Cleaning Recipes with Essential Oils
When we think of spring, a few obvious things come to mind: seedlings, flowers, sunny days and, of...
6 Steps to Living a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle
The last few years have shown us just how fragile our modern systems are. From COVID and supply...
Natural Ways to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Are you one of the estimated 10 million Americans who struggle with the Winter Blues (aka....
13 Winter Homesteading Activities for Modern Homesteaders
When we think of homesteading, visions of backyard chickens, bountiful veggie gardens and jars of...
12 Frugal Living Tips for Winter
Winter is often thought-of as being the most expensive time of the year. First the holiday season...
7 Benefits of Cooking With Cast Iron
If you're curious about cooking with cast iron, you probably have lots of questions! And while...