Homesteading
Articles about simple living, sustainability, self-sufficiency and preparedness, as well as posts about our own homesteading journey.
How to Grow Sprouts Indoors All Year Long
Sprouts are considered to be a nutrient-dense superfood. Learn how to grow sprouts indoors and add these fresh homegrown greens to your diet all year long! *** When I first started growing my own food at home, the gardening world seemed pretty...
2019 Modern Homesteader’s Christmas Wish List
Despite the fact that most modern homesteaders lust after some version of “the simple life” and like to challenge ourselves to make do with what we’ve got (and be resourceful AF), we also tend to be suckers for good quality kitchen...
15 Essential Tools for Every Home Toolkit
Whether you’re an expert handyman or a fledgling fixer-upper, here are 15 essential tools for every home toolkit to keep on hand for minor repairs and odd jobs around the home (and homestead!), plus how to use each one! * * * When it comes...
6 Ways to Promote Self-Reliance In Your Community
Self-reliance isn't just about being able to provide for yourself with your own two hands. Your own self-reliance is intrinsically tied to the community and larger world around you. Learn how to promote self-reliance in your community and, in turn, support your own...
How to Save Seeds: Seed Saving for Beginners
Learning how to save seeds will help you increase your self-sufficiency and grow healthy, productive plants year after year. Learn more about seed saving with this comprehensive guide! * * * It’s officially fall, which means it’s time to start wrapping things up in...
3 Ways to Get Free Organic Food (Without Growing It Yourself)
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, one...
5 Traits of a Successful Homesteader
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...
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Hi! I’m Anna, and I’m a city girl turned modern homesteader who’s passionate about growing, cooking and preserving real food at home, creating my own herbal medicine and all-natural home and body care products, and working toward a simpler, more sustainable and self-sufficient life each and every day.
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