Bartering is defined as the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It is the oldest form of commerce. Individuals and companies barter goods and services between each other based on equivalent estimates of prices and goods. So why don’t we barter like we used to and are we better off trying to bring it back? For many homesteaders, this is still a normal practice.
Honey mustard and chilli pulled pork
Want a hearty pulled pork recipe for winter? Then I’ve got you covered. With a lovely mustard, chilli, garlic honey marinade, this one is sure to make the belly happy!
Creating your version of a simple life: 8 steps to freedom
It’s really easy to feel that achieving a level of simplicity in life or homesteading is harder than what it is. In this post, I talk about ways to shift your mindset to transition to this type of life easier.
A mid-week reflection: 10 quick and easy things to purge
Sometimes, you can’t be outside on your homestead due to weather! Having a list of things you can do inside is useful. In this post, I list a few useful items you can start to purge if you want to cleanse your space and work towards simplifying your life. Read on for more!
8 easy ways to start homesteading now!
Want to start homesteading before you get your own property? Well, fear not! There are many ways you can start learning some basic homesteading skills regardless of where you live! Read on for more information…
Why homesteading leads to a simple life
Simple, busy, minimalist….so many terms thrown around these days that don’t always mean what the dictionary says they do. Let’s discuss simple living for what it means beyond those descriptors.
10 ways to spot a homesteader (and guaranteed signs you may already be one!)
How do you spot a homesteader out in the wild? Or, have you made the change to homestead and are now wondering how many steps it may need? Read on to find some of the top 10 ways to spot a Homesteader!
Why we are so drawn to homesteading – how a forgotten era has emerged as an unconventional lifestyle
How many pandemics need to happen for our priorities to shift? How many times do you get told no before you say yes? How can we make sense of ourselves in this ever changing world? Maybe the answer is homesteading…
Homesteading: an extraordinary lifestyle ideology
Homesteading is more than just straw hats and overalls. It’s more than cute kitchen decor and house styles. Homesteading is an ideology. It’s in your soul.
Weekend roundup – end 5 June 2021
A round-up of the week’s happenings. Sometimes it feels like we’re so busy but haven’t done much at all. That was definitely the sentiment this week. Read on to see what we were doing.