What did American homesteaders living over a century ago buy when they made their trips to town for groceries and supplies?  I started thinking about this as I unloaded the bed of our truck, after our monthly shopping trip last week.  What did they take out of their wagons?  What …

We hear about people raiding dumpsters to be able to eat during extended power outages and disasters.  It makes me think that many people do not shop anymore or only buy enough for a few meals and eat out the rest of the time.  Could you do all your grocery …

Recently, a friend and her family camped on our homestead and spent a long weekend with us.  They got to see first hand how we live without electricity and running water.  She sent me a message recently with a recipe she thought that I might want to try: Smoothie Popsicles.  …

“What kind of diapers should I get for hand washing while living off grid?”  This was the question that I asked when I walked into a cloth diaper store while pregnant with my second son.  Not a question they get every day!  I was quite an anomaly.  But the ladies …

The amount of baby things on the market now is staggering!  I look at the must have lists that stores recommend having before the baby arrives.  I can’t believe some of the stuff that they say is a necessity!  My family lived in a travel trailer for a good portion …

Our family uses Colloidal Silver for many things.  I have found it so effective that I keep coming back to it again and again.  It works against viruses, pathogens, fungus and bacteria.  Personally, I have used it to cure ear infections, eye infections, seasonal allergies (sneezing and itchy/watery eyes), colds …

This is the perfect time of year to hang clothes on a clothesline!  You can save on your electric bill, disinfect your laundry with the sun, and there’s no ironing necessary.  I think that I have hung everything imaginable under the sun (pun intended)!  I hang year round.  Yes, even …

Refrigeration is a big challenge when living off grid.  One of the solutions that I’ve heard over and over and over again is the zeer pot.  I’m actually kind of tired of hearing that I should use one!  Please don’t recommend that I use one.  Here’s why. As spring sprung …

I know there are many homeschool moms who are blessed to have “schoolrooms” in their homes to teach their children.  I know that it helps separate school time from the rest of the day and school supplies from other toys and activities.  At our house, we do all of our …

I often think about how people lived on family farms over a century ago.  I think about this when it comes to homeschooling too.  People had large families for a good reason.  They needed their children to help with the farm!  Where did school fit into that?  From what I …