When you are homesteading, no matter the size, being aware of how to save money is one of the key principles for success. Living frugally seems to come naturally to some people, but take heart - you can learn! Here are some new resources for being a frugal homesteader, and raising your own meat rabbits - an excellent budget-friendly source of food. A more frugal lifestyle Growing your own … [Read more...]
The Back to Basics Bundle – Grab it Now
It's a New Year and with that, comes New Opportunities! What is on your goal list for this year? Want to learn more about Country Living - Homesteading, Animal Care, Soap Making, Cooking, Simple Living and much more? Want to get started growing your own food? Get a garden in this year, no matter how small. Pick the vegetables your family loves to eat and plant some. Save money on groceries and … [Read more...]
What to Make for Dinner Tonight
That's an age old question. What to make for dinner tonight? It's on the minds of every single cook, every single day. Some cooks (like Graham) enjoy mulling over that question but for others (like me) it becomes that dreaded question. Because I've just plain run out of ideas...and motivation sometimes! And I'm not alone in that. It happens a lot. This is especially true if there is only one … [Read more...]
Christmas in the 1950s
Christmas in the 1950s was an era never to be repeated; it was something special because of its simplicity and emphasis on Christ's birth, on family, and of course, some presents under the Christmas tree. Prior to Christmas Day, the tree was selected and decorated. The tinsel was heavy back then and would bend the branches of the tree; too much tinsel could even collapse the tree. The Christmas … [Read more...]
The Modern Homesteader’s Guide to Keeping Geese
I've always been more of a chicken fan, and haven't tried raising geese. We find it easy to keep a bunch of hens here - they give us eggs and help keep the place more bug free. Plus, they like to work! Read here about how we put chickens to work so they earn their keep. But friends do keep quite a few geese on their property and they love them. They think geese are better bug eaters than … [Read more...]
Learning to Think About Your Own Future and Not Just Your Children!
As parents we invest so much energy, time, and money into our kids - sometimes giving up things for ourselves. But in all this focus on ensuring our children’s future we need to make sure that we are planning for our own future as well. After all, I’m grateful my parents have a solid plan for their retirement years. We are getting closer and closer to retirement and we … [Read more...]
The Homesteading Bundle – Available Now
Are you wanting to learn more about herbs, managing a farm, saving (a ton!) of money, homesteading and simple living? A group of country living friends has come together and we have all created a great bundle of information for you. We're a pretty diverse group - what we have in common is a desire to live a slower and simpler life. Some are very knowledgeable on homeschooling, others on raising … [Read more...]
How to Beat The Summer Heat
Summer! It's a fantastic time of year. The gardens are booming, the garlic scapes are growing and the cows are munching on the growing grass. But....sometimes it is just too hot! We love summer, but we also need to find ways to beat the summer heat. The very best place for us to be on a really hot summer afternoon is at the lake. At least you can wade in the water or go for a swim when you get … [Read more...]
The Five “W’s” – Spring Chores
My days are really full right now with lots of outside stuff going on. I have a bit of the garden planted - the peas are all planted, as well as some carrots, lettuce and spinach. I am early this year getting things in the ground but these cool weather veggies should be fine. We're looking forward to a good harvest in a month or two. Things grow quick in the Cariboo. Spring is one of the … [Read more...]
