Can you homestead and work full time? This is a question I see a lot in the Facebook homesteading groups. Or phrased in another way “HOW can I homestead and work full time?” or “You must be able to homestead because you don’t work full time.” But the sentiment is the same: homesteading and working …
More health advocates and communities are going crazy about the benefits and nutritional content of milk kefir. Milk kefir is a Greek yogurt also known as a super drink. It is not a regular type of yogurt because in addition to being healthier, it is also thicker – a cross between milk and yogurt. Yes, …
If you love herbs and traditional medicines, you’ve probably heard of catnip. Catnip is a popular member of the mint family and is widely used for tea, cough relief, and natural insect repellents. Check out this complete guide to companion planting for how to use catnip as an insect repellent in your garden. But did …
Whether camping, living or Rving full time, one of the biggest questions I hear is what kind of off grid toilet options there are. A lot of people have this mindset that off grid living means cutting out on electricity bills, planting your own food, tending your own garden. But, no, that’s not all there …
Throughout the Winter, and into the Spring, if you have a wood burning fireplace, or a wood stove, you have to clear out the ash to make room for new wood. In this post I’ve collected 12 unique ways you can re-purpose that wood ash. If you’re anything like me, however, you know things on …