Welcome to a New Year! It’s an exciting time because we start at “Day 1” again – everything is new and full of opportunity! Many folks this time of year begin to examine their finances for answers to the issues they face. Some have income problems, others have debt problems. Still even more are dealing…
Financial Resilience
Teaching Teenagers About Money
You might wonder what posts about financial matters have to do with homesteading. The answer is EVERYTHING! If homesteading or living a sustainable lifestyle is something you are planning to do in the future, we need to ask ourselves “How do you get teenagers to be financially responsible?” The fact of the matter is that…
19 Ways to Begin a Zero-Waste Lifestyle
Simplicity, minimalism and homesteading all share a common thread, and that’s zero-waste! Living a zero-waste lifestyle doesn’t need to be burdensome! On the contrary, with a few new habits that can be implemented at your own pace, you can be a zero-waste rock star in no time! Here’s 19 Ways to Begin a Zero-Waste Lifestyle! What…
Why Local Food Costs More
Calling all “locavores”! A “locavore” is someone who wants to buy their food locally, for a variety of reasons. They may want to support the community’s economy, or they may prefer food grown in their region. Whatever the reason, anyone who buys local food must have asked themselves the following question at one point or…
25 Ways to Be More Self-Sufficient
Being more self-sufficient is not only a good idea in today’s world with all of the economic challenges, but it’s all the rage as well! Self-sufficiency makes you less dependent upon the grid and the food system, while you provide for many of your own needs. Whether a natural disaster hits or you…