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2021 is off to an interesting start. I decided on the word interesting because it best captures the reality in what we live in… “may you live in interesting times” -Chinese proverb. Heather and I have had many conversations about what 2021 will bring. I believe we are pretty smart cookies, but we did not predict what happened in Washington D.C. on 6 January. However, we have…
Before we begin, we must highlight that there are in fact two homesteads; the lifestyle choice where an individual lives a more self-sufficient life and legal designation called Homestead that is recognized by the government. Throughout this article, we will address both but make it very clear when we are making a distinction between the two…
In the military, Semper Gumby translates to ‘Always Flexible’. Although I did not serve in the U.S. Marine Corps, the adage is used military-wide. In hindsight, I only actually remember it being used when things were going wrong or there was some unexpected change to our plans. Homesteading very much reminds me of my military service, except…
We admire Joel because he has been able to, through many years, gain and implement his understanding of proper relationship between nature and animal husbandry, which he calls ‘permaculture’. What’s beautiful about his process is that he is able to operate on the land to support our modern food consumption but not disturb the natural cycle to the point to where it results in disease and pestilence.
If you are a homesteader, you know more than most, the joy of being able to wake up and listen to nature sing her morning song. This may also include your chicken’s egg song depending on your homestead setup. We also understand that the reason we are able to enjoy this…
There is a simple saying I find apt within this topic, “don’t recreate the wheel.” But have you ever done the mental gymnastics of imagining someone do it? You come home and see your significant other in the garage…
That title is not click bait… it’s for real. During our initial stages of looking into homesteading, we came across a ton of information about how to preserve food for the long haul. We both love…
If you are like us, you have subscribed to a great many YouTubers that emphasize homesteading. Each highlight varying aspects of homesteading life but…
When we find ourselves alone, looking into a mirror, we are often able to see every single flaw we have. So much so that it drives a great many people to…
What I am about to say is possibly the single greatest realization I recommend you come to before charging into the homestead arena. Depending on how much you pay…
I am not the first person to understand or say the following: Homesteading is hard. If you are not serious about it, it will break you. In an effort to…
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