There is currently a movement toward homesteading, in which families go back to learning and practicing the practical skills that our ancestors knew. Cultivating certain homesteading skills can be very valuable, because they can prepare you and your family for living in less modern times, should an emergency or disaster strike. Why not try your hand at learning one or two of the following homesteading skills in the coming year? Gardening Learning basic gardening is an important skill to have. Through it, you can grow some of your own food, an important resource if you find that food become too … Continue reading →

Do it yourself is a wonderful way to get your household projects done exactly the way you want them and with a minimum cost. But the emergency rooms across the country are filled with people who got injured from do it yourself projects. Here is what you need to know to be prepared before you start your next home project. A little preparation could just keep you healthy and safe, so you can admire your hard earned results instead of spending time recovering from them. Have an Emergency Plan While we want to prevent accidents, you still need to know … Continue reading →

Not too many people want to think about keeping animals for food, but it is certainly one way to be prepared in the case of food shortages, oil shortages when food cannot be transported, or an economic collapse that makes the cost of food out of reach for most families. Storing an emergency food supply can be a good idea in the short-term, but in order to be prepared, you have to consider having a renewable source of food. A garden is a good example of something that can give you a continual supply of food. Animals are another. There … Continue reading →