One of the things I switched over to after my girls were born was non-toxic cleaners. As I got more and more into the homesteading lifestyle I began to realize that companies were charging me higher ...
9 Easy Ways to Save Energy (and Money) at Home You Can Do Today
For the most part, when becoming a homesteader a person saves more money because they are making a lot of the products themselves versus buying them. So how does one save on items that we absolutely ...
Companion Planting: A List of Good and Bad Companions for Popular Vegetables
When I first started gardening, I did not do much research and just put plants where I thought they'd do well together. As a result of that, one of my container pots had basil that was thriving and ...
11 Ways to Live as a Homesteader Right Now Wherever You Are
I really began my homesteading journey in an apartment where I couldn't seem to get my hands on enough books from the local library on the subject. I learned a lot about what to do to prepare for ...
9 Ways to Preserve Your Herbs and Use Them All Year Long
I love growing my herb garden during the warmer months. I grow everything from mint (chocolate mint is my favorite, I can eat it off the stem) to cilantro. I love that it adds flavors to everything ...
27 Invigorating Flavored Water Drinks to Cool You Down This Summer
Hard to believe that the time of year has come again that the temperatures are hitting over one hundred degrees. Naturally, with temperatures this hot, it is important to stay hydrated. I am not a ...
15 Reasons to Create Your Own Beautiful Swimming Pond Now
We don't have cable at our house so when my girls go to their grandparents' houses, they make sure they get their fill. One of the shows they have watched is Pool Master, a television show that ...
6 Natural Insect Repellent That Are Safe for You and Your Family
Summer is full of a lot of things, from BBQ picnics to lakeside summer camps. It is also full of pesky bugs that, if you are like me, cause welts and itchiness which takes away from the enjoyment of ...
3 Proven Ways to Sharpen A Knife and Extend Its Live
One of the most basic and yet essential pieces of equipment in the kitchen are kitchen knives. No matter if you are chopping away at a head of lettuce or thinly slicing roast beef for a sandwich, ...