There is something to be said about kids being raised on a farm. They learn things that they need later in life whether they realize it or not. — My mom Yes, those are words that came straight from ...
22 of the Best Firewood Choices You Can Burn This Winter
Are you ready to snuggle up to a warm fire with a blanket, sweatshirt, and hot cup of coffee? If you are, then you’ll be happy to see the days fly right off of the calendar. With each passing day, we ...
10 Important Steps to Preparing Your Homestead for Winter
Winter is a’comin! Are you ready? Truthfully, I never feel as though I’m 100% ready for winter. I think it’s because in the south we go from it being a million degrees outside to snow in what feels ...
7 Creative Suggestions to Get You Started with Ideas for Agritourism
Many people think of farmers doing typical farming stuff such as raising animals, growing vegetables, and finding ways to sell the products that they grow or raise. For many hobby farmers, this is the ...
15 Tips for Hosting the Perfect Fall Event on Your Homestead
Fall is a great time to wrap up the excitement of the farm and make the last little bit of money before the quieter time of the winter season. Many farms nearby do events, such as tours for schools ...
19 Easy and Creative Ideas for Making Money on Your Urban Homestead
Do you want to be able to monetize your urban homestead? I think most people would love to be able to make extra income or even a full income from the comfort of their own home. Well, I shared ...
22 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Save Water That You Can Do at Home
Water is one of our most precious resources. When I was in college I had a roommate who would leave the water running while she brushed her teeth. It bothered me because the thought of wasting it and ...
11 Advice to Get the Most Out of Your Homestead and Save More Money
For many of us, not having to rely on others to meet our needs is one of the most rewarding aspects of homesteading. I dare say I tell people that my problem is I like control - I like knowing what I ...
5 Great Reasons We Homeschool on the Homestead and 5 Ways How We Do It
Did you know that over 1 million children in the United States are homeschooled? That is a pretty big number, and it appears to grow a little more each year. Well, it was quite surprising to me ...