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I Thought Homesteading Would Be Peaceful – Then I Got Chickens

24 May, 25

I thought chickens would be the easiest part of homesteading—until…

Trapping Raccoons and Skunks: Old-Time Wisdom for the Modern Homesteader

15 May, 25

Got raccoons raiding your corn or skunks setting up under…

What to Do When You Planted Too Much… Again

5 May, 25

Too many tomatoes? More beans than you can blanch? If…

How to Predator-Proof a Chicken Coop (Without Building a Fortress)

22 Apr, 25

If you’ve ever yelled at a raccoon in your pajamas,…

Thinking About Leaving the City? Try This 30-Day Homesteading Challenge First

14 Apr, 25

Thinking about ditching city life for something quieter, simpler, and…

Dandelion Season: Syrup, Jelly, Fritters & More

12 Apr, 25

Dandelions aren’t just stubborn lawn invaders—they’re edible, medicinal, and downright…

What Is Cottagecore and How It Connects to Real-Life Homesteading

6 Apr, 25

Cottagecore may romanticize rural life, but actual homesteading is where…

Sustainable Snacking: Things I Forage, Dry, and Stash for Later (Instead of Buying Crinkly Plastic Packs)

5 Apr, 25

Why buy shrink-wrapped snacks when nature’s pantry is overflowing? I…

How Foraging Ruined Grocery Shopping for Me Forever

4 Apr, 25

Foraging changed how I eat, shop, and see food. After…

Foraging with Kids: Chaos, Curiosity & Cattails

31 Mar, 25

Foraging with kids is equal parts wild adventure and total…

Spruce Tips: The First Foraged Flavor of Spring

27 Mar, 25

Spruce tips are one of the first wild flavors to…

Chaga Hunting Around McGinnis Creek: A Very Cold, Very Canadian Adventure

24 Mar, 25

I went chaga hunting around McGinnis Creek, armed with snowshoes,…

Coming Soon: The Forager’s Notebook (Yes, I Wrote a Book and No, It’s Not a Plant ID Guide)

21 Mar, 25

The Forager’s Notebook is coming soon—and no, it’s not a…

Bartering and Trade on a Homestead: What Skills and Items Are Valuable?

16 Mar, 25

Bartering is a way of life on a homestead, where…

Casio G-Shock DW-5600BB-1: The Homestead Hero Watch

13 Mar, 25

The Casio G-Shock DW-5600BB-1 isn’t just a watch—it’s a homesteading…

Best Crops for Small-Space Homesteading

10 Mar, 25

Gardening in Northwestern Ontario’s short season? No problem! With the…

Foraged vs. Store-Bought: How Wild Food Compares Nutritionally

1 Mar, 25

Wild food is rugged, nutrient-dense, and full of surprises, while…

How To Make Money Selling Canned Goods

24 Feb, 25

Ever wondered if you could turn your love of canning…

Why You Should Be Cooking with Cast Iron

22 Feb, 25

I used to think cast iron was too much work—too…

Why You Should Keep a Homestead Journal (And How Mine Saved My Bacon More Than Once)

21 Feb, 25

I used to think I’d remember everything about my homestead—until…

The First Wild Plants to Forage When the Snow Melts

15 Feb, 25

As the snow melts, nature’s first edible greens start popping…

Why You Should Try Ice Fishing This Winter

9 Feb, 25

Ice fishing isn’t just about dropping a line through the…

Cornhole: The Ultimate Backyard Sport (and Why You Need a Set from Royal Canadian Cornhole)

1 Feb, 25

Discover why Royal Canadian Cornhole makes the best custom cornhole…

Top 10 Pantry Staples You Should Always Have on Hand

25 Jan, 25

I’ve also found that having a well-stocked pantry encourages creativity…

5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System This Winter

18 Jan, 25

Winter in northwestern Ontario is no joke. The temperatures dip…

11 Clever Ways to Use Pickle Juice You Might Not Have Tried

12 Jan, 25

If you’re anything like me, you don’t let good things…

How to Stay Motivated Despite Obstacles

11 Jan, 25

Life has a funny way of testing us when we…

How to Survive and Thrive During a No Spend Month

8 Jan, 25

Now, I’ll admit—it’s not always easy, but the rewards are…

How to Live Off the Land: 5 Key Skills You Need

1 Jan, 25

Why Vitamin D Deficiency is a Problem in Northwestern Ontario – And What You Can Do About It

8 Dec, 24

Vitamin D deficiency is a significant issue in northwestern Ontario,…

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