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When the Washing Machine Breaks: Hand Washing Clothes

January 5, 2017 by Homestead Lady 2 Comments

Hand Washing Laundry l If your washing machine breaks or the power goes out, here's what to do with the laundry l Homestead Lady (.com)It was pretty much the worst Thanksgiving ever. My boar gored my leg, the kids got lice for the first time, the sink wouldn’t stop leaking and the fireplace broke. Like a cherry on top, the washing machine decided to follow suit. Here’s how we survived hand washing clothes for three months….

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Filed Under: Prepared Tagged With: Family Time, Green Living, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Off Grid

Make Your Own Organic Raisins

August 29, 2016 by Homestead Lady 16 Comments

Want a healthier snack? If you’ve got organic grapes, learn how easy it is to make your own organic raisins in the oven, solar oven or dehydrator. Make Your Own Organic Raisins l Dehydrate raisins 3 ways for a healthy snack with this tutorial l Homestead Lady (.com)…

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Grow Your Own, Healthy Treat, Home Storage and Preparedness, Kids in the Kitchen, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural, Off Grid, Preserve, Raw Food

Gluten Free Pizza Dough

July 14, 2016 by Homestead Lady 1 Comment

Gluten Free Pizza Dough l Plus DIY Backyard Bread and Pizza Oven book by Homestead Honey l Homestead Lady (.com)Are you on the hunt for great gluten free pizza dough? Well, search no further because we have a fantastic recipe for you – it’s even naturally leavened (sourdoughed) for good measure. And guess, what else? We’ve got a fantastic, easy to use resource for those wanting to learn to build their own PIZZA OVEN!…

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Book Review, Ferments, Gluten Free, Healthy Grains, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Off Grid, Outdoor Cooking

The Do It Yourself Homestead

June 29, 2016 by Homestead Lady 6 Comments

The Do It Yourself Homestead is your homesteading manual. Do you lie awake at night, wondering how to make your family more self-sufficient in an uncertain world? Are you fearful and wondering how you are going to make it through to your homesteading dreams with your current finances? Are you wanting to gather your family together, as opposed to watching them drift apart, distracted by the siren call of the modern lifestyle? Are you wanting to feel more prepared for any eventuality so that you no longer experience fear when reading the newspaper? Are you wondering how to expand your homesteading efforts while still maintaining the rest of your life?

Maybe you’ve considered homesteading, but you’re stuck in an apartment, and don’t even know where to begin.

Never fear, The Do It Yourself Homestead is here!

The Do It Yourself Homestead l The book of self sufficient living l Helps you homestead wherever you are l Homestead Lady (.com)
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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Family Time, Ferments, Festive, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Health, Herbs, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Off Grid, Poultry, Traditions

Things to Think About Before Going Off Grid

March 7, 2016 by Homestead Lady 13 Comments

Things to Think About Before Going Off Grid l Off grid preparedness advice l Homestead Lady.comThinking of going off-grid with your family? Or are you considering adopting certain aspects of off-grid living? Here are some things to think about before going off-grid….

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Filed Under: Green Living Tagged With: Community, Family Time, Green Living, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Natural, Off Grid

Homesteading Books: Beginning Basics

March 2, 2016 by Homestead Lady 4 Comments

Homesteading Books for Beginners Recommendations l Homestead Lady (.com)Ready to start homesteading but don’t know where to begin? Are you a city kid like me and have to learn all your homesteading skills from scratch? I am genuinely excited to share these homesteading titles with you as you begin your journey towards self-sufficiency. Books are among my greatest, most effective homestead mentors. Even after homesteading for a number of years, I’m still collecting great books….

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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Review, Community, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Health, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Natural, Off Grid, Poultry, Preserve

This is Camino – the Weirdest and Coolest Cookbook Ever

January 11, 2016 by Homestead Lady 1 Comment

This is Camino l A cookbook for preppers and foodies alike l Book review l Homestead Lady.comNeed some cookbook inspiration in the kitchen from a guy who truly loves his real foods? Do you want to learn more about the process of meal creation and how all the products you have can be used right down to the last leaf and bone? Are you an open-flame enthusiast who would like to expand your repertoire of campfire foods from foil pouches to full course meals? Then This is Camino – the weirdest and coolest cookbook ever – just might be for you….

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Clothes Drying Rack: Off Grid Wherever you Live

November 2, 2015 by Homestead Lady 22 Comments

Would you like to save money and energy in the laundry room with a clothes drying rack? Do you homestead in an HOA where an outdoor clothesline is not allowed? How does line drying compare to using a dryer? We answer those questions and give you seven reasons for using a clothes drying rack even if you’re still using an electric dryer.wet clothes on a clothes drying rack…

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Filed Under: Green Living Tagged With: Family Time, Green Living, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Natural, Off Grid

Solar Oven Slow Cooker Lasagna

August 27, 2015 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Bake lasagna in your solar oven for an energy-free dinner option. Here are simple tricks for baking lasagna – or any casserole – in your solar oven. Solar Oven Slow Cooker Lasagana l Homestead Lady.com

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Filed Under: Prepared Tagged With: Green Living, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Off Grid, Outdoor Cooking, Summer Project

Homesteading and Sustainability: Are you In?

July 19, 2015 by Homestead Lady 6 Comments

Homesteading and Sustainability l Apply these simple steps this month and increase your self-sufficiency l Homestead Lady.comHomesteading and sustainability have become popular words these days. How do they relate to you, where you live and where you are in your life right now? Learn basic principles and steps you can take this month to start homesteading and living more sustainably immediately. Homesteading and sustainability are ways of life that apply to everyone, no matter where they live or what their skills are….

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Filed Under: Green Living Tagged With: Book Review, Community, Family Time, Green Living, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Off Grid

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