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Where to get jars and buckets for your pantry
A lot of people have asked where I get the jars for my pantry that they saw in this post here. Well, the simple answer is “the grocery store”. Here’s the full answer. The post Where to get jars and...
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Our Rocket Stove Intro
This is our rocket stove mass heater that we have in our living room, brought to you by my awesome hubster! Click on the link to watch the video on YouTube Like What You are Seeing? Sign up for our...
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Goals for 2014
I am having a hard time thinking that 2014 is just days, even hours away. Writing out goals for 2014 is even harder, to be honest. I am so not done with 2013!!! The post Goals for 2014 appeared first...
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Encyclopedia of Country Living
I have very few homesteading resources that I completely love. I have a lot of them that I like, but not many that are so wonderful, so jam packed with helpful information that I can say I truly LOVE...
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How to Hang Up Clothes Inside to dry
I’ve been without a dryer for nearly 3 years now. We could’ve replaced it many times ago, but decided for one reason or another to continue hanging clothes on the clothesline. Of course, you can still...
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How To Make Your Own Instant Rice
Rice is one of the many staples in our home. We eat it 2-3 times a week, and we love brown, white, jasmine, and arborio especially. Most people will tell you that rice is great for food storage,...
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How to Fail at Hanging up Laundry
All the ways that I have failed at laundry could fill the library of Congress with books. From failed homemade soaps, to not using the right temperature water, to drying a 100% wool sweater, I’ve made...
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How to Go Green When Camping
Camping season is here for us again and I am so excited about it! As a young adult, I would have done anything to not have to be outside for any extended period of time, but as I got older I would...
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How to Keep Cool without Air Conditioning
We have survived without a central A/C unit in our home for the last 9 years. Of course, in the beginning, we tried to keep cool by adding in a couple window units, but they got to be rather expensive...
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How To Make Rice in the WonderOven
Summer’s heat is on, and it’s a doozy! I don’t like to cook much in the summer, as it just heats up the kitchen even more. However, my family LOVES rice for stir frys, fried rice and other dishes,...
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5 Urban Edibles with Amazing Health Benefits
**Thank you to Dan of SurvivalSullivan for today’s post! Be sure to check his site out here** The purpose of this article is two-fold. On the one hand, the plants I’m about to reveal to you have,...
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Living Life on The Failed Side
I am going to be honest with you. I have absolutely no wisdom to impart to you today. No “how to” with chickens, herbs or what to do in your garden. The post Living Life on The Failed Side appeared...
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Is Homesteading Like Prepping?
Many people consider homesteading and prepping to be two different things, when in actual fact they are quite similar. Sure, the focus of each community is distinctly different. Anyone who runs a...
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5 Easy Things You Can Do to Prepare for A Disaster
5 Easy Things You Can Do to Prepare for A Disaster If you are new to the idea of prepping, likely you are overwhelmed with all that needs to be done to keep your family sustained in the event of an...
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Debunking Some of the “Amish Lifestyle” myths
Living “The Amish Lifestyle” is a common phrase these days, especially among homesteaders. To many, it conveys a simpler lifestyle, with whole foods, family, and faith combined into daily living. Many...
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Foraging For Shepherd’s Purse {wild edible with medicinal value}
Shepherd’s purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris, is a plant that is easy to identify. The base of the leaves make it look similar to dandelion as it starts to grow. At first, the leaves are rounded, but...
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Jewelweed -Nature’s Relief For Poison Ivy
Impatiens capensis, also known as Jewelweed, is a prize for foragers. When you are foraging, especially in wooded areas, you are sure to come across poison ivy. Poison ivy is best identified by the...
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Living Off Grid-How To Get Started On Your Own Path
Are you interested in living off the grid? It seems to be all the “rage” today, as many are moving to a more simple life. Here is one family’s story and tips for how to get started living off grid. We...
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10 Reasons You’ll Enjoy Homesteading
Are you trying to figure out if homesteading is right for you? While there’s no denying that some days can be a challenge, here are 10 reasons you will really enjoy homesteading. Don’t let the...
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How to Stack Firewood
Many homesteads use wood heat, ours is no exception. It’s economical, it helps us to deal with trees that have fallen down on our property, and it’s affordable. It also keeps us warm without running...
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