Self-Sufficiency - what IS it and WHY would people want it? In a nutshell, it's that peaceful feeling of knowing you are responsible for yourself and your family. And you are prepared, as in, you have some food stored and are able to take care of your family in an emergency. Here's what Wikipedia has to say about it: Self-sufficiency is the state of not requiring any aid, support, or … [Read more...]
A More Frugal Homestead (Giveaway)
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...]
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...]
Self Sufficiency
I'm checking out the pins over on our Self Sufficiency board on Pinterest. I can't get over there every single day (at least right now) to remove pins that are inappropriate or just don't fit with the description of the board. Oh, and I should mention about the photo that accompanies this post. I made it, so that I can post it over there and people who may not read this … [Read more...]
Tiny Home Living
Would you ever live in a tiny home? By tiny, I mean under 600 square feet. Could you live in one? Take a look at the website of the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, they have over 30 plans for different types of Tiny Houses. When the economy dropped like a rock several years ago, several companies began offering plans for small homes. Some are even towable behind your truck! We saw a Tiny Home … [Read more...]
How to Make a Snow Wolf
Remember when you were a kid and you would make a snow angel? If you did it properly, your angel would turn out so nice! Here's how to make a Snow Wolf... You have to find a patch of virgin snow. Try to not make a lot of tracks close to where your Snow Wolf will be. This will take away from the final result. Hop to the place, if you … [Read more...]