Many homesteaders try to live a more resourceful and simple life. However, keeping monthly expenses from creeping up can still be a significant challenge. Our homesteading family of six has lived off one small income for over a decade and here we share our 14 frugal homestead ideas to thrive on any budget. Fun frugal…
I am a fan of potatoes whatever way they come but these crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – gluten-free latkes may just be my favorite! The Story of Gluten Free Latkes You know when you spend hours preparing a meal. It turns out great and you are so excited to serve it….
Everyone starting out in homesteading asks how much land they need. There’s something sexy about dreaming of larger acreage – believe us, we know! So, we’ll break down why a 5 acre homestead is the PERFECT size for a beginner. Bigger isn’t always better More and more people are waking up to the need for…
These delicious gluten free chocolate beet muffins are a crowd-pleaser and an easy way to sneak in beets without anyone even knowing. If I’m being completely honest, I don’t love beets. I will eat them and have even learned to like them. Especially when they are prepared certain ways – like sliced thin and roasted…
As an aspiring homesteader do these words resonate with you: frugal, resourceful, unconventional? If so, we get you! Those things defined our homestead search and we ended up with not only the perfect homestead, but our dream lifestyle! Here’s our story and tips for buying a homestead on a budget. A values-based approach to searching…
You CAN start your own seeds! And do it simply and inexpensively. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of starting seeds indoors without grow lights with our step-by-step guide. One of the simple joys of gardening for us is putting tiny seeds in the soil, watching them sprout, take root, grow into healthy plants,…
This DIY Seed Starting Mix with Compost tutorial will walk you through the simple steps we use to make our own seed starting mix on our farmstead. Why should I make my seed starting mix? If you care about what ingredients are in your seed starting mix, chances are you care about what ingredients are…
When raising meat chickens on your homestead there are a number of factors – taste, health, time, cost butchering. But there are typically only two options – Cornish Cross vs. Freedom Ranger Chickens. Here’s our experience and recommendation after raising both. Our first year raising meat chickens on our homestead The winter of 2021, we…
If you are looking for a foolproof method for cooking those ultra nourishing beets and making beet puree, the Instant Pot is the way to go. Beets seem to be one of those foods that people either love or hate. One of our favorite ways to get around that are turning them into a beet…
If you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast that’s also nourishing and fun, this gluten-free Dutch baby pancake is one that everyone is sure to gobble up. Finding delicious breakfast options that avoid highly processed or sugary foods that your kids will love can be a challenge! That’s why this gluten-free Dutch baby…