Homesteading and self-reliance

The Top 12 U.S. States for Homesteading

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Homesteading 60 Comments

Homesteading is defined by a lifestyle of self-sufficiency. In an age where technology does most of our thinking, many people are considering changing their ways and living off the land as many of our ancestors did years ago. Off-grid living …

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The Complete List of Long-Lasting Survival Foods + FREE Printable

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Do It Yourself, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading 35 Comments

In a prosperous country like the United States, it’s difficult to imagine what “lack” looks like. Walk into any Costco, Walmart, or local store and you’ll notice the shelves are practically overflowing with stuff…all kinds of stuff! Oftentimes multiple brands …

Homesteading and self-reliance

Homesteading in Pennsylvania: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Pennsylvania is a state rich in history- most importantly it’s the state where the United States was declared a nation. The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776. From that moment up until 1800, Pennsylvania held the seat …

Homesteading and self-reliance

Homesteading in Tennessee: Everything You Need to Know

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Tennessee is popularly known as The Volunteer State. While the nickname was earned during the War of 1812, Tennesseans maintain the title for being some of the friendliest and most welcoming people around. This state is a great place to …

Homesteading and self-reliance

Homesteading in Idaho: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Are you considering to start a homestead in Idaho? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Idaho is one of my favorite states because of its beautiful landscapes, its rich farmland, and the laid back style of life. It’s …

Homesteading and self-reliance

Baking in a Post-Crisis Scenario + FREE Printable Recipe!

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Do It Yourself, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading, Winter Preparedness 3 Comments

Last weekend I visited a nearby apple orchard and couldn’t leave without first trying a slice of their bakery’s pie. I ended up buying a mini pie because it was Sunday, my cheat day… and with the help of my …

Long-term food storage

A Vegan Prepper’s Guide to Food Storage

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Camping, Do It Yourself, Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading, Winter Preparedness 10 Comments

The vegan diet is becoming very popular these days. Veganism includes only plant-based ingredients and no animal products nor by-products. If you pay close attention to product labels, you have probably noticed that most of the ingredients in long-term food …

Long-term food storage

How to Keep Fruits & Veggies Fresh Without Refrigeration

Nadia Tamara Do It Yourself, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Home Garden, Homesteading 6 Comments

I foresee a moment in the future when there will be a major power outage, leaving us in the dark for hours or even days at a time. Everyone is susceptible to long-term outages even if a solar panel is …