I have a confession to make: I love throwing things away. A lot. It's not like a pathological compulsion or anything. I don't buy things just to throw them out or break into people's homes so I can arbitrarily toss things into the garbage or anything weird like that. But I do love entering a … Continue reading How to Start Being Less Wasteful
When I first became interested in homesteading and self-sufficiency I gravitated towards the idea of making things myself as much as possible. I not only wanted to make my own food, but also things like toothpaste, deodorant, cleaning products, etc. As I was researching I quickly found that not only were these things often not … Continue reading When it Makes Sense to Do-It-Yourself
If you're not familiar with the world of homesteading you may be picturing a 'Little House on the Prairie' scenario. Let me clarify what I'm talking about. Homesteading is a lifestyle focused on self-sufficiency. For some people, that means having a few backyard chickens, a vegetable garden, and making homemade bread twice a week. Other … Continue reading Homesteading: A Call to a Simpler Life
Thank you so much for checking out my blog! A quick introduction is in order. My name is Carolyn and I'm a happily married 30 year old woman. I'm from Wisconsin, living on about 3/4 acre of land with my hubby, two dogs, and a cat. My goal is to help other beginners who are … Continue reading Welcome
The Vegan Homesteader 