105 of the Best Ways to Be More Self Reliant right where you are! You don't need a large homestead to increase your self-reliance!
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How to Grow Chicken Fodder for Your Flock
Grow chicken fodder for your flock! Supply your chickens with greens in winter or when they don't have access to grass will keep them healthy and happy.
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How to Make Pizza From Scratch
Knowing how to make pizza from scratch can save you a lot of dough! Instructions for making pizza from scratch with the ingredients you love. :)
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How to Choose the Best Broody Hens for a Self Reliant Flock
Keep a broody hen or 2 to hatch and raise their own chicks! Here are the best broody hen breeds so she can hatch out eggs for you!
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How to Make Easy Vanilla Sugar Scrub
This Vanilla Bean Sugar Scrub is easy to make and smells deliciously rich! Whip up a batch for your own daily skincare or make some to give away!
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DIY Peppermint Foot Balm – Easy Recipe
This peppermint foot balm is easy and inexpensive to make. Apply to tired, cracked feet to help soothe and heal your skin. Use on hands, and face too!
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DIY Flower and Veggie Row Markers
Create your own flower and veggie row markers for your garden! These garden row markers were made with scrap wood and painted for free and simple stakes!
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50+ Ways to Save Money on the Homestead
These ideas to save money on the homestead aren't just for homesteaders! Many of them can be used by anyone, anywhere! Share your tips too!
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How to Repel Mosquitoes and Treat Bites Naturally
Repel mosquitoes and stop their bites from itching with this simple homemade spray! Made with all-natural, non-toxic ingredients with a great scent!
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Surplus Milk? Homemade Dairy Products!
Use your surplus milk in spring to make these delicious dairy products! Buttermilk, sour cream, yogurt, cheese, butter...the list goes on! Links to recipes!
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Dutch Oven Baking on a Wood Burning Stove
Baking in a Dutch oven on top of a wood burning stove is a great way to cook your food and save energy too! Here are some of my adventures in baking on my wood stove.
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Wheat Free Dog Biscuit Recipe
These wheat free dog biscuits are a great homemade treat for dogs with sensitive stomachs!
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How to Cook and Use Pie Pumpkins
To make a pumpkin pie from scratch, you'll need to know how to cook and use a pie pumpkin. Here are several ways to cook and puree your pumpkin.
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My ‘Redneck’ Hay Baler
My ‘Redneck’ Hay Baler For Small Batch Hay Many homesteaders face the problem of needing hay to feed their livestock, but not enough land and money to bale their own hay. A tractor, mower, hay baler, wagon…the cost of equipment really adds up. And having enough land for hay fields…
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How to Make Buttermilk & Buttermilk Cheese
Make Your Own Buttermilk and Buttermilk ‘Cheese’ You have that one recipe that calls for a cup of buttermilk, and you don’t feel like running to the store. Been there! It is super easy to make your own alternative in just a few minutes, or you can plan ahead and…
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How to Make a Natural Sports Drink
DIY ‘Sports Drink’ Homemade sports drinks are a great way to rehydrate and save money. I love working out in my garden and being outside, but some days I feel like I can’t drink enough water to stay hydrated. I don’t want to keep store-bought sports drinks on hand for…
