Living a self-reliant lifestyle lets you break free from the shackles of modern society. You can take control of your life. It provides a sense of independence and fulfillment that nothing else can match. Whether growing your food, generating electricity, or simply learning to live within your means, becoming self-reliant has countless benefits. These benefits…
I think I’m becoming more of a minimalist as I get older. Even though I’ve always loved simplicity and stillness, I now feel like I am living it in my late twenties. How would you simplify your life today? Simple but intentional. Slowing down and simplifying your life brings about a sense of balance. Being…
With a new school year underway, most of you are very busy. But to simplify your life is the last thing on your mind right now. What about slowing down? It was winter break, after all. But I have to disagree. If you want a simpler, more relaxed life, you can pursue it year-round. There…
In the last few years, I’ve had to adjust to living in town as a college student. People who grew up in “the middle of nowhere” (about 20 minutes to the nearest city) find street lights strange. They see things like pizza delivery and neighbors strange. Majoring in agriculture and not having a yard has…
Does starting a homestead from scratch overwhelming? Using this homesteading guide, you can return to the basics and overcome doubt and discomfort. Years ago, when I quit my job as a journalist, I fell in love with growing my food. You say that it was my gateway drug to homesteading! I quickly discovered a whole…
What led a city girl from Springfield, Illinois, to start a homestead in the country? It was quite a journey. This is one homesteader’s journey from an unfulfilling job to a life of empowerment and abundance. My life has changed because I took control of it. You couldn’t have persuaded me a decade ago that…
The word “homestead” has never crossed my mind. I always thought of gardening, raising cows, and running a store. Honestly, I had no idea what it meant to be organic or to grow and increase your food. Read more to learn how we started our homestead. This journey led us to build our homestead lovingly….