Category Archives: 31 Day Self Reliance Challange

Read Between the lines :)

HUH?? Are you kidding me? REALLY?? But.. I am 46?? After all that trying.. really NOW?? WHAT? WOW Now?? REALLY Now.. but I am really high risk.. Early days.. weeks pass.. more weeks pass..  hmmm.. ok.. Still there huh?? Hmmm.. … Continue reading

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Annoucing the Winner!

Tracy V! You have won the Canadian Draw! I have sent you a email at the address provided and I look forward to hearing back from you in the next 72 hours to clam your prize package! However I have … Continue reading

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Tracking Drift Patterns on your Homestead.

One of the very first things any gardener or homesteader should be doing to watching where the winds come from, how they move around your home, yard, barns and of course your garden sites. Second to this is the water … Continue reading

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Sheep Milking in 2019

I love my milking Sheep. If I had to choose between owning a good milking sheep or a goat, I am ALWAYS going to pick my sheep. While the volume is not as much as a dairy goat, the fact … Continue reading

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Self Reliance Bloggers Mega Giveway -Canadian

Self Reliance Bloggers Mega Giveaway! The Canadian Version Eh! (remember if you live in the United States, please head over to the USA post to enter) Hello Dear Canadian Readers of my blog.. This give away is for you (minus … Continue reading

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The self Reliance Bloggers Mega Givaway -USA

Self Reliance Bloggers Mega Giveaway! -USA I joined forces with some amazing bloggers for the month of January to share our experience and adventures in self reliance. We are trying new projects, working on self reliance at home, stretching our … Continue reading

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Lets talk about Homesteaders and Health.

So many of the “idea’s and dreams about homesteading says that we will have better health for it.. Working our bodies, working with our hands, growing our own food, harvesting 0 mile eggs/milk/meat. Hunting and Fishing, hiking and horseback riding.. … Continue reading

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How to make Salt Cured Lemons

Putting up a few Jar’s of Salt Cured Lemon’s is very easy to do.  I will show you step by step in three photos! Wash your lemon to remove any wax, rinse them well with cool water, trim the ends … Continue reading

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Chick Care 101

  Ideally, if you already have chickens you are going to let your broody hen do all this work for you.  You can help pick the eggs she is sitting on but its just so much easier to let the … Continue reading

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Self Reliance Challange 2019

Once again Lisa is having a 31 day Self Reliance Challenge for bloggers to join in with. Make a resolution to be more self reliant in 2019! Being more self reliant helps save money and increase your confidence and skills. … Continue reading

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