8 Foods You Should Be Storing and How

8 Foods You Should Be Storing and How We all know we should be storing some kind of food in our home pantries for both emergencies and preparedness. But how do you know where to start? Which foods do you store? So, you need a practical list and this list will tell you which 8 foods …

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121+ Skills for the Modern Homestead

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 …

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Natural Remedies for Headaches

Natural Remedies for Headaches Headaches often get brushed aside as nothing more than a common complaint but many people do suffer with them at one point or another. The pain of a headache can make day-to-day life a miserable challenge, and forces us to head straight for the medication. This is a sticky situation, because …

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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 …

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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 …

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