Fall Equinox Celebrations for the Homesteader
The Fall Equinox celebrates the official start of the fall season! Here are 10 Fall Equinox celebrations that are perfect for the homesteader or gardener in us all! Can you sense it? Autumn is in the air! And it’s not just the return of pumpkin spice...
Homesteading & Health Insurance
If homesteading is calling your name, there are some things you need to consider before you quit your job & go off grid! Health insurance is an extremely important consideration for any homesteader - here are some options to consider for you and your family....
How to Move a Homestead: Packing & Moving
Moving is hard. Moving a homestead is even harder! I've got tips and trick to help you with packing and moving your homestead! In February, we moved our homestead 500+ miles from Southwest Idaho to the South Sound area of Washington State! It was… an interesting...
How to Move a Homestead: Moving Animals & Livestock
We learned a lot when we moved our homestead from Idaho to Washington! Today, I'm sharing our experience and our tips and tricks for moving animals and livestock! Moving is hard! Moving a homestead is even harder. In February, we moved our homestead 500+ miles...
How to Move a Homestead: Choosing a Moving Company
When you're moving your homestead, choosing a moving company can be stressful! Today, we will discuss the different options that are available. Moving is hard. But moving a homestead is even harder! In February, we moved our homestead 500+ miles from Southwest Idaho...
How to Move a Homestead: Selling Your Homestead
Selling your homestead and moving can be very stressful! These tips will help ensure that both you and your homestead are prepared for the big move! Moving is hard. But moving a homestead is even harder! In February, we moved our homestead 500+ miles from Southwest...
How to Create a Less Stressful Holiday Season
The holidays can bring joy and cheer to our homes and hearts. Unfortunately, they can also bring a lot of stress! Here are 3 tips to help you create a less stressful holiday season this year! How do the holidays make feel? Are you excited for the merriment and...
Practicing Gratefulness in the Here & Now
If you ever feel frustrated about the scale of your dreams and your inability to make them happen soon enough, this post is for you! Practicing gratefulness in the here and now while we are on our way to "there" may be one of the most important lessons that...
2020 Homestead Management Printable Binder
It's back! The 2020 Homestead Management Printable Binder is completely updated and ready for you to print! Check out how to use it to organize your homestead and then grab your free copy from the Freebie Library! Get ready to make 2020 the best (or at least the most...
How to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
Sick of the heat and your air conditioning bill? We gave up air conditioning 3 summers ago and have no plans to go back! Here's how we save money and stay cool without air conditioning! Our house doesn’t have air conditioning. Depending where you live, this...
Our 1 Acre Homestead Layout + FAQ’s
All about our 1 acre homestead in Idaho! Check out our homestead layout and some FAQ's that people commonly ask about our little homestead! Our Homestead Stats: Location: Nampa, Idaho USDA Growing Zone: 6B Size: 0.81 acres (It's not even a full acre!) Date purchased:...
10 Ways to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
The Summer Solstice is the celebration of the longest day of the year. Here are 10 creative ways to celebrate with the whole family! The Summer Solstice, also know as “Midsummer” or “Litha” in traditional Pagan cultures, marks the longest day of the year. It’s been...
8 Ways We Control Weeds Naturally on the Homestead
Overwhelmed by weeds? They can get out of control quickly, but there are effective, natural ways to control weeds without harming the environment or your soil. Check out some of the ways that we control weeds on our homestead! I’ve been told that Southern Idaho weeds...
The Truth About Growing Your Own Food
Growing your own food is an exciting and wonderful adventure! But there's more to it than just planting a garden. If you want to be successful, you will need to make some lifestyle changes as well! I remember being a new homesteader and wondering what homesteading...
How Much Food Can You Grow on Less than an Acre?
A lot of people have asked me "How much food can you grow on less than an acre?" I'm sharing exactly what we produce on our 3/4 acre homestead and what we still buy from the store! Story time ? I was in the grocery store the other day grabbing some butter. I had my...
How to Find Free Homestead Supplies Using Craigslist
Homesteading can be expensive and you'll need a lot of supplies! Luckily, there are ways to get free items! Find out how and why we use Craigslist to get tons of free homestead supplies! I feel like our homestead should have a sign that says “Zenstead Farms:...
12 Side Hustles We Actually Use to Make Extra Money
Side hustles are a great way to make extra money to improve your homestead, get out of debt and create a nontraditional source of income. Check out 12 side hustles that we have personally done (or are currently doing!) that help us live debt free on our homestead! How...
8 Ways We Saved Money on our Homestead Last Year
There are lots of creative ways to save money and reduce your homestead operating costs! Here are some of the ways that we saved money on our homestead in 2018! If you've been homesteading for any amount of time, you've probably come to realize that homesteading isn't...
Achieve your Homestead Goals this Year + Free Goal Planning Worksheet
Ready to kick off a new year on your homestead? Start by planning your homestead goals and dreams using this free worksheet! Cheers to making it the best year yet! 2018 was an amazing year! And you know what’s even more amazing? Every year that I get to live this way,...
How to use our Homestead Management Binder for 2019
The 2019 Homestead Management Binder is packed with 46 pages of printable sheets to help you organize you homestead! Click Here to get the current version of the Homestead Management Binder! Guys... it's ready! ? And it's only December 2! If that isn't a sign that...
Blogging about Homesteading: What I’ve Learned after Two Years
Blogging about homesteading wasn't what I expected it to be! After two years, the only thing I know for sure is that I've learned a lot! Two years ago, I hit "publish" on the blog that you are reading today. I was exhilarated and terrified all at the same time. Most...
Valentines for Gardeners & Homesteaders
These free, printable Valentine's Day cards are a perfect way to show your love for that special homesteader or gardener in your life! Sometimes, between all the chores and craziness of homesteading and gardening, you’ve just gotta have a little fun! And Valentine's...
2018 Homestead Management Binder
The Homestead Management Binder is a free printable resource to help you organize and track your homestead happenings! Click Here to get the current version of the Homestead Management Binder! Christmas may be over, but I seriously feel like one of Santa’s elves right...
Prepare for Winter on the Homestead + Free Checklist!
It's time to prepare for winter on the homestead! We've got a helpful list of chores to get you ready, plus a free checklist so you don't forget anything! If there is one thing that homestead has taught me, it's how to enjoy each season fully. And if it...
50+ Ways to Make Money from your Homestead
Fifty ideas to make money from your homestead, whether you want to generate a full-time income or a little cash on the side! A lot of homesteaders, whether they live on a backyard farm or a full-sized homestead, want to find a way to make money from their homestead....
Free, Printable To Do Lists for the Homesteader
Time to get stuff done! These free printable to do lists are designed to help us homesteaders to keep track of all our projects, our shopping lists and weekly schedules! I’m always working on about 72,456 projects at once. Sometimes, I’ll even finish one of them!...
Modern Homesteading: Why I Kissed the Convenient Life Goodbye
I'm a modern homesteader. Here's why I kissed the convenient life goodbye! Alright, time to drop some reality: homesteading (even backyard homesteading) is hard. What?! You mean you already knew that?! Yeah, chances are, that if you have been living this way, even...
Buying a Homestead Property: Five Questions You Need to Ask First!
Buying a homestead property can be a stressful and chaotic process! Asking yourself these five questions first will help ensure you know exactly what you want... and avoid the mistakes that we made! Buying a house is one of those big, exciting, and stressful life...
Five Myths About Backyard Farming That Need to Stop
We are setting the record straight on backyard farming! Have you been falling for any of these myths? 1. You have to be a crunchy, tree-hugging hippie to be a backyard farmer Some people who are “crunchy” choose to grow their own food. In the same manner, some people...
85 Awesome Things You Can Sell at Farmer’s Markets (That Aren’t Produce!)
If you are looking for ways to expand your marketing options, or if you don't have enough land to grow extra produce for the market, there are still plenty of options! These 85 non-produce products can make you a stand-out at your farmer's market! Backyard farming is...
How to Use Our Homestead Management Binder
Learn how to use a homestead management binder to track the happenings and progress on your homestead! And don't forget to download your copy of our free Homestead Management Binder! Click Here to get the current version of the Homestead Management Binder! Living...
Homesteading & Freedom: Go Big!
So you want to start homesteading? And you have no idea where to start. There will be a lot of people who give you advice like “start with a small garden and see if you enjoy it”, but let’s be real here. You aren’t going to start with a small garden. You are a modern...
Does Homesteading Save Money?
Today we are tackling everyone's favorite question: "Does homesteading save money?" Plus, I'm sharing 6 principles and practice that will help you adjust your mindset and save more money while homesteading! Yes. And no. But mostly yes. I’m a financial-minded person....
Raising Ducks: 5 Things No One Told Us
Ducks ca be a wonderful poultry breed for your homestead! But raising backyard ducks for the first time has it's surprises - like these 5 surprises we encountered! We have been proud first-time duck parents for just about 3 weeks now. After lots of research, we...