Are you dreaming of starting a homestead? You’re not alone! The homesteading movement is sweeping across the country with great passion and excitement! To me, homesteading is a way of life. You can homestead in an apartment, on a lot in town, on an acre in the suburbs, on a farm in the country, or anywhere in between. Homesteading is about being self-sufficient, growing your own food, bartering with your neighbors, cooking from scratch, making things yourself, eating natural foods, and being frugal. People are ready to return to a simpler lifestyle.
Recent Blog Entries
Multiple Streams Of Income: Why Are They So Important To Preparedness?
How secure is your main source of income? Is it dependant on a good economy? What if the electric grid or the internet goes down? How about if you or your spouse get into an accident or get sick for an extended period of time? Would you still be able to provide for your family? Having multiple streams of income is an effective way to make sure you can do just that.
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Surprise Winter Storm on the Homestead: Are You Prepared?
Surprise! Our predicted “light dusting” of snow turned out to be a full-blown winter storm! We got about 8″ of snow! Wow! Definitely not the norm for us here in Northwest Georgia.
There is always a lesson to be learned from surprises like this! For example, I couldn’t believe how many posts I was seeing on Facebook from local people who hadn’t filled their propane tanks yet! C’mon people, it’s December! If you plan on relying on propane for heat, don’t wait until you’re in the middle of a winter storm to try to fill your propane tank! And then, these people had the nerve to be outraged that the propane companies wouldn’t come out during the storm! Why on earth would you allow your tanks to get that low?
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Instant Pot: Is it worth the hype?
There have been so many people talking about the Instant Pot lately! I finally had to get one for myself, just to see if it was worth all the hype! I have to say, I love it! It is a workhorse in the kitchen! There are so many things you can do with it, and it saves so much time!
If you haven’t heard about the Instant Pot, check it out here!
Welcoming Baby Chicks to the Homestead
Oh my Goodness, ya’ll! Look what we got in the mail! There’s nothing more exciting than welcoming baby chicks to the homestead! I am just in love! We were so pleased and very pleasantly surprised at how well these baby chicks did after two days in the mail. They are perfect! Every one of them is happy, healthy and adorable! We highly recommend McMurray Hatchery if you are considering ordering chicks through the mail. This was our first time ordering chicks through the mail and I would do it again in a second. Continue reading to learn what breeds we got and how we are caring for them.
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Is It Time to Prepare for World War III???
Should you be preparing for World War III? That seems to be the big question of the moment for those who keep an eye on what’s going on around the world. The possibility is looking more and more likely with each passing day.
Tensions are rising all over the world. In fact, tensions in our own country are on the rise as well, mostly due to political differences. Economies are crashing. Terrorism is at an all-time high, and getting worse every day. Racial hate crimes are a common occurrence in many cities. Christians are being persecuted all over the world. Violence, in general, has become commonplace and almost goes unnoticed. While the threat of nuclear world war may be too terrifying to even contemplate, there are many threats that are already occurring daily.
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Perfect Deviled Eggs for Easter
This is a really fun way to jazz up your Deviled Eggs for Easter. My daughter and I had so much fun making these! You won’t believe how easy they are to make. Read on to learn how to make the perfect hard boiled egg, and then turn into these pretty Perfect Deviled Eggs for Easter dinner…
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Farmhouse Quiche: A Delicious Way to Use Up Extra Eggs
My Farmhouse Quiche is perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch! It has a salty, smokiness, from the bacon and a savory, sweetness from the caramelized onions. The cheddar cheese and whipping cream give it a creamy, cheesy, fluffy decadence that everyone in the family will love! And, it’s a great way to use up some of those extra eggs, too!
Continue reading to learn how to make this delicious Farmhouse Quiche…..
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Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
There’s nothing like coming home from work to a house that smells like heaven from a Crock-Pot full of my Hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables that has been simmering away all day! This stew is hearty and savory, with just a little sweetness from the sweet potatoes and squash. It’s one of my favorite Crock-Pot recipes. I hope you enjoy it!
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Thyme, an Essential Culinary and Medicinal Herb
Thyme is an essential culinary and medicinal herb in my household. There are many different varieties including lemon thyme as well as dwarf and creeping varieties.
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