Being a homesteader and living an old-fashioned life sometimes means that money will be tight. Whether it's an unexpected emergency on the homestead or something that cost a little more than expected, financial worries are unfortunately not going to be entirely absent even on a homestead. To help deal with this, most homesteaders are what others would call 'frugal.' Personally, I've never really liked that term, as the idea of using what you have and living within your means seems more like ... [ Read More ]
Simple Daily Routines To Make Life Easier
Life is crazy, complicated, and extremely busy at times. From juggling family matters to the necessities of a homestead or the pressures of a job, the average person has a lot on their plate at any given time. It can be hard to stay focused and on top of things. I find that when I'm stressed and busy, the first thing that suffers is my organization. The dishes pile up because there just doesn't seem to be enough time between other things, the bed doesn't get made in the morning, and things ... [ Read More ]
6 Old-Fashioned Tips For Staying Organized
Having your own homestead is a lot of work, both inside and out. Whether you're running it as a business or not, there are tons of things that you have to do every day and it's easy for thing to get overlooked or pushed to the backburner. Believe me, I know; it happens to me constantly. While a little bit of procrastination is normal, staying organized will help you stay on top of things and make life much simpler. But there's a problem: most of the organization tips you read online are meant ... [ Read More ]
Why I Switched to Glass Storage Containers
I grew up with using old-fashioned thick green, orange, and yellow Tupperware containers to store food, plus some little clear square containers with odd greenish-blue lids. In fact, I think my mother still uses that Tupperware, some of which is stained and pock-marked. So, when I moved out, she went out and helped me get some cheap plastic storage containers which snap-on lids, which I used all through college and for several years afterwards. But I had the same problems: the lids were ... [ Read More ]
Old-Fashioned Pancake Recipe
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who like waffles, and those who like pancakes. Personally, I'm a pancake person. Not to say that I won't enjoy a good old-fashioned waffle from a waffle iron, but I find that pancakes are far more versatile, forgiving, and much simpler to cook. While there are dozens of different ways to make pancakes, it all starts with my basic old-fashioned pancake recipe. From there, you can add whatever you like: strawberries, blueberries, cinnamon, ... [ Read More ]
5 Tips to Help You Live With Less
Living a life based on old fashioned values goes hand in hand with living a simple life. Even then, homesteading is not without stressful situations, but simplifying different aspects of your life will help you feel a lot more calm and collected. You can find some tips to help you live a simple life here, but here's what sticks out to me as the most important: create a routine, de-clutter, pick up as you go, plan your meals, and find productive hobbies. Today, I want to focus on the ... [ Read More ]
What it Means to Have an Old Fashioned Kitchen
Being old-fashioned means something different to just about everyone. For some people, it means going off the grid and relying entirely on yourself. For others, it means simply making your own soaps and trying live a little simpler. That variety is part of what makes old-fashioned living so wonderful—it can be used by just about anybody. One of things that I'm the most old-fashioned about has to be my kitchen. But, what does it mean to have an old-fashioned kitchen? You might be surprised to ... [ Read More ]
4 Things You Should Know Before Homesteading
Homesteading probably means something a little bit different to everyone. I'm sure those who aren't super familiar with the concept probably picture your classic farming family, living on a bunch of land and getting up at the crack of dawn and working the land all day, but the modern homesteader has opened up a lot of other levels of homesteading. It's something that is defined different for everyone, and even if there are some signs that you might be a homesteader, there are some things to keep ... [ Read More ]
Easy DIY Essential Oil Necklace
I'm a huge supporter of using all natural healers instead of turning to over the counter medicine or prescriptions, and because of that I love herbal remedies and, of course, essential oils. While there are a few different ways to use essential oils, I prefer to diffuse them or just inhale them directly, which makes this essential oil necklace the perfect option! Supplies** Metal locket with holes to diffuse (craft stores) Metal neck chain 2 small metal jump rings Metal ... [ Read More ]
How to Start Your Old-Fashioned Morning Off Right
Some people, like my mother, are morning people. No matter how early they have to get up, they somehow manage it with a cheerful smile and a bright demeanor. For the rest of us, mornings can be difficult and sometimes even stressful. I used to be one of those people who hits the snooze at least a half dozen times most mornings before finally dragging myself out of bed the chorus of complaints of hunger from my pets and family, and the ever-looming deadline to leave for work. However, it ... [ Read More ]