By Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Skills
Self sufficient homesteading tips for the long haul, but also a plan for going from homestead dreams or beginning to living out your homestead life in less than 5 years. I’m happy to have Anna from The House and Homestead back on the show. The last time she was on the show, episode 131, we talked […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Preparedness/Survival
How to prepare for emergencies and winter, because with winter approaching many people, including members of my private Facebook group for the Pioneering Today Academy, have asked recently what they should be doing to get prepared. This discussion also came up during my recent week long yearly family (extended family included) vacation. Our conversation was […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Frugal Living , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food , Skills
One of the most common questions asked when someone is first embarking on their homesteading journey is “How can I earn a living from my homestead?” Listen in below to the full podcast, Episode #187 Earning an Income from the Homestead, of the Pioneering Today Podcast, where we don’t just inspire you, but give you […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Podcast , Preparedness/Survival
Off grid living, many are intrigued by it and some dream about it. How about you, ever dreamt of living off-grid? If so then today’s topic is for you my friend. We’re talking about just what it takes to go from city life to off-grid living, and here to talk about all of this are […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Podcast
Urban homesteading – today we’re talking all about modern homesteading on a small property, because you do not need lots of land to start living a more self-sufficient lifestyle. In fact, my guest today has been homesteading on 1/10 of an acre for years! Now you may have more land than that. You may have a […]
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Getting homemade food on the table every day can be hard. Finding time in our busy lives to cook all of our meals from scratch can seem nearly impossible some days. But with a little forethought and planning, it is possible to get healthy, flavorful, home-cooked food on your family table each and every day. […]
Read MoreBy Anastasia Sakawsky | Homestead-Life
Spring is here, and that means it’s just about time for spring cleaning. Here are 5 homemade natural cleaner recipes to help you make every area of your house shine, without any harsh chemicals! Who doesn’t love DIY cleaners that work, right? Years ago, I began learning about some of the toxic chemicals in many […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life
Learn how to season cast iron pan and/or Dutch oven, because my friends, a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or Dutch oven will be one of your most beloved and used homestead kitchen items ever. And when done right, truly produces a non-stick finish without the harmful chemicals or coatings of Teflon. Because cast iron is […]
Read MoreBy Anastasia Sakawsky | Homestead-Life
Life can be tough nowadays, but most of us are lucky enough to have never known true hardship: the type that our grandparents and great grandparents faced during the years of the Great Depression. But despite how hard life was back then, where there was a will, there was almost always a way. So many […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Podcast
Are you ready, here’s 14 things you must do for your best homesteading year in 2019. Listen below to, Episode #164 – 14 Things You Must Do for Your Best Homesteading Year in 2019 of the Pioneering Today Podcast, where we teach families how to grow, preserve and cook their own food using old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom to […]
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