The prairie homestead

This is a homestead-version of sourdough bread, which is a non-fussy technique that will not require complicated measurements or instructions. This recipe is perfect for people (like me) who like a simple, hearty loaf that doesn't require tons of effort and time.

To many folks, it might seem that we’re living the dream. We have the land…. the cows… the garden. And we’re entrepreneurs, which means Christian and I no longer have to drive to town and work for someone else. Which means we basically just frolic outside all day long with the chickens and pick flowers, […]

how we homestead on one income-- our story of buying 67 acres with a home, equipment, and animals on one fixed income.

I was a bored, pregnant newlywed 40 miles from civilization with not enough money to drive to activities in town. That’s how it all started. Not the most epic beginning to this story, I know… Basically, the garden and kitchen projects gave me a way to pass the time without feeling like a total loser. […]

70+ life hacks for homesteading, hobby farming, and more! These homestead hacks will make life on the farm just a little bit easier.

Isn’t it funny how… No matter how successful we become, how much we mature, how many places we go in life… There’s still this instinct, a primal urge, to fit in somewhere, somehow. I’ve been pondering this a lot lately. It’s like the high school cafeteria scene, with its neatly-organized tables of jocks, popular girls, […]

These simple buttermilk biscuits taste so good. Perfect as a side dish for dinner or for dipping into sausage gravy.

Canning tomatoes is easy, but in order to can tomatoes safely at home, you need to add some sort of acid for both water bath canning and pressure cooking.

Use these 8 ways to live like Little House on the Prairie. If you loved Laura Ingalls then you'll enjoy these simple tips for your little house.

How to Make Pure Tallow Soap