How to Create Your Own Homestead -

HOMESTEADING means “the act of living.” Start developing your own ideas about homesteading by focusing on simple skills that help you be capable and ready for anything. Embrace a self-reliant mindset.

Important Note: Remember, it’s not about doing everything perfectly. It’s about finding small ways to be more self-reliant and prepared in your situation!

Ways to Create Your Own Homestead

Start small and focus on what you can do right now. Look for gaps in your current situation and plan to learn survival skills.

Everyone lives differently, so create your own plan that works for you. Begin by making a checklist of the basic things you need every day.

Next, add items you can start doing immediately, and then include interesting and affordable activities you want to try later. Review the items you can tackle now, take action, and get started.

BEGINNING SKILLS

You might want to grow a few tomato plants, raise hens for fresh eggs, or start a craft like knitting dishcloths as gifts.

You can begin by baking bread or eating a healthier diet. If you want to make cookies or meals from scratch, go for it.

There are many ideas to choose from, but the main choice is yours. Think about what excites you about simpler living and take the first step.

Here are some ideas……Make Your Own French Bread, Grow Lettuce and Greens or Heating with Wood…..read on for more ideas!

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old broken down homestead in the morning sunlight

“Original Homesteading” is really about creating your own unique lifestyle today!

I like to use the word ~Original~ as an adjective to the noun Homestead.

o·rig·i·nal

/əˈrijənl/

Meaning…created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation, such as “Original Rembrandts.” Synonyms for the word original are “authentic, genuine, and actual.

You decide, create, and build your authentic and genuine Original Homestead as you see fit!

The idea is that your Homestead is just that……Original. You do those things that bring you enjoyment as you create simple homemade living.

Special Note: Not everyone has the time or wish to be completely self-sufficient, but with creativity, everyone can add a sense of homesteading to their lives!

Here are some ideas:

Start by planting a few tomato plants in pots on your balcony or deck, or start a small kitchen garden by growing lettuces and greens.

Or seek out sources to buy farm-fresh eggs, milk, or vegetables from local producers. These types of things may actually bring you great pleasure as you take your first steps toward being more self-reliant while you begin the journey to create your own homestead.

Start reading about raising chickens just in case an opportunity arises!

It is so satisfying providing for ourselves. Some may make and bake recipes from scratch; some may gather the things they need from various sources, either the garden, greenhouse, hen-house, farmer’s markets, local grocery, or online websites .

The idea is to be thoughtful in all you do. Maybe make your own homemade pancakes or waffles.

PRESERVING FOODS

Begin with something simple like freezing raspberries the easy way, easily freezing blueberries, or strawberries. You can grow your own berries, pick wild ones, shop at small farmers’ markets, or look for deals at your grocery store. Every effort counts! Do what you can in your area!

Or make your very own homemade jerky with an easy-to-use LEM Jerky Rack!

We love having homemade kefir, so learning how to make this rich, healthy biotic drink is a wonderful homesteading-type skill to have!

And even something simple like baking your very own doggie biscuits can be a great accomplishment!

There are many great ideas for starting your journey toward self-sufficiency!

SUSTAINABLE LIVING SKILLS

Self-sufficiency means different things to everyone. Consider what matters most to you and your family, and begin making small changes.

When you want to create your own homestead, whether in the country, suburbs, or city, make a plan for a simpler and more fulfilling lifestyle. This idea can mean different things to different people.

This can mean different things to different people.

You can do many things, like gardening in windows, growing and freezing zucchini, making zucchini bread, planting flowers in pots, raising baby chicks, and having dairy goats.

It may mean being ready for power outages by having non-electric lighting, or a wood stove or a propane refrigerator or a splitting maul plus the items needed for food preservation.

Looking North toward the Ramshorn Peak in Dubois Wyoming — Ramshorn Peak in Dubois, Wyoming

Or, it may mean that you acquire the skills to begin a new craft or hobby or that you make a delicious homemade chai latte mix for gifts or healthy chocolate chip cookies or try making your own soft butter spread… You can learn about wood heat.

so many ways to create your own style of Homesteading!

freshly cut grass in front of a historic log house

Be creative!!! Be thoughtful in your daily life!!! Help yourself and others be the best they can be!!!…..

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Be Creative…….

Vintage Blue BallJars with Sunshine — Vintage **Blue Ball Jars** bring a Touch of Nostalgia to a Homestead

REMEMBER:

The balancing act is to live and create meaning in the middle of this busy, hectic, and complicated world… so think about creating your own unique Original Homestead today!!!