121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead For me, one of the most awesome things about this post is learning new skills! Becoming a modern homesteader is what it’s all about but also revitalizing the simple skill set that our forefathers utilized on a day to day basis! We then adapt these skills to fit with …
Category: Self Sufficiency
How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts
How to: Grow Your Own Sprouts Sprouts are great for adding a bit of flavor or crunch to a salad or sandwich, and can really boost the nutritional value of your meal The important thing to note about buying seeds for sprouting is that you should look for seeds specifically labelled as “sprouting seeds” or …
Delicious Home Made French Apple Jam
Delicious Home Made French Apple Jam Autumn has always been my favorite season of the year, so I welcome the fall season with open arms! This is a recipe from Sue (The View from Great Island) This jam definitely tastes like apples, it’s chunky but light and is flavored with cardamom. The jam is a beautiful …
DIY All-Purpose Kitchen and Bathroom Spray Cleaner
DIY All-Purpose Kitchen and Bathroom Spray Cleaner Not only is this more affordable than most of the “natural” cleaners on the market, it’s also incredibly easy to make! Making your own cleaning products for the kitchen and bathroom is both economical and good for your health. so for everyday clean-ups, this all-purpose spray is the real …
500+ Delicious Camping Recipes
500+ Delicious Camping Recipes I love planning camping trips for me and my family! We get so excited! But the one the thing I find the most challenging is figuring out what to feed everyone. Seriously we can only have hot dogs so many times before they need to be replaced with some real food! …