By Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast
These self-sufficiency and simple living lessons gleaned from the Amish are things any of us can embrace. I think you’ll love these tips and find the story as fascinating as I do! Today’s guest is Glenda Ervin, Vice President of Marketing for Lehman’s. She’s the daughter of the company founder and is a fount of […]
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These are 5 garden elements you need to add to your garden (or at least pick a few). Homesteading for happiness is important. Often times we get caught up in the production side but each has its place. Harold Thornbro became an Urban Homesteader on a 1/10th acre property in Indiana where he grows an […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Preparedness/Survival
These 12 non-food essentials (though a few can double as food) to always have on hand are my starting point to keeping our homestead and home running as smoothly as possible. These are items we always try to keep on hand but are even more cognizant of now. After talking to you about what I […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Preparedness/Survival
These 13 items I recommend keeping on hand in your pantry so it’s always in stock and you have what you need to make a variety of different meals and food for your family without needing to run to the store. After talking to you about what I planned to do to increase my food […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Frugal Living , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast
Tiolet paper substitutes and homemade options for reusable household items. Most homesteaders are already looking for ways to make things at home, but now more than ever, many of us may need substitutes for toilet paper and paper towels. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Listen in below to the full podcast, Episode #249 Toilet Paper […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast
As homesteaders, we’re constantly busy and often times we focus on the “How To” of homesteading: how to grow your garden, make a certain recipe, or how to make a sourdough starter. But when we start to bring in all of these things that take hands-on time, even when we’ve gotten really comfortable with it […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Herbal Remedies , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Natural Medicine Cabinet , Podcast
Herbal medicinal tea and how to make your own, specifically choosing the right herb. Many of us enjoy a good cup of herbal tea just because, but today we’ll look at using it in a medicinal capacity. Using herbs medicinally requires a few key things in order to be successful, both in the herb you […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Gardening , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food
When we think orchards and vegetables, enough to feed a family and extra for a community, we typically don’t think of a 1/3 acre in the middle of Phoenix Arizona, but that’s exactly what’s happened and what we’re going to break down for you today! Listen in below to the full podcast, Episode #223 Urban Farming: […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast , Preparedness/Survival , Skills
Living like it’s the 1800’s in a modern world, seems like a contradiction doesn’t it, but even if you do have electricity and running water, there are some valuable tips to be learned that can help you save money now and, if you do decide to go off-grid, help you make the transition. My […]
Read MoreBy Melissa Norris | Frugal Living , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast
Does homesteading really save money? The topic of this podcast can be controversial when it comes to homesteading and one in which not many people truthfully talk about. Amy, from A Farmish Kind of Life, and I talk about the ways in which one can evaluate whether homesteading actually saves you money. Listen in below […]
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