Archive for June, 2009
Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Make it yourself
June 30th, 2009
Just about every thing can be made at home. We don’t have to rely on manufacturers for our daily provisions. Homesteading is about simplifying, not always the easiest route, but the simplest is the goal.
If you’ve not had the chance to see this video, I’d suggest you do so. Such a convenience food that we are consuming mass quantities of and it is so very simple to make it yourself:
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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Push through & Perseverance
June 23rd, 2009
The art of perseverance is often looked at with some type of nostalgia. History tells us stories of people during times such as the founding of the country, the Great Depression, the prisoners in camps and war zones that persevered through trial with diligence, with hope in the face of despair. These are not the stories of the movies or history alone, but need to be the story of everyone who embarks on a homesteading lifestyle. For that matter, these are the stories of our current economic times.
When it’s not fun; when it’s difficult; when it looks like it is not working: persevere and push through. These circumstances don’t mean that we need to go out and get a new ‘item’ or ‘a better model’ or give up…they are an opportunity to grow and build character.
When it’s rained too much or not enough and the garden isn’t working, keep at it and push through. Make some tweaks and learn from mistakes. When you’ve not a clue how to get the hay cut and bailed because you’re new at this and don’t own a tractor. Keep pushing through. Find a neighbor who is willing to cut/bale it for you in exchange for a few bales of hay.
Don’t give up. Push through. The feeling of satisfaction you get when you plow on through a difficult situation to a positive outcome is ALWAYS a lot better than the feelings you get when you turn tail and run from one.
Hope you will enJOY the journey!
Best Blessings!
Donna Miller
Donna Miller is a work-from-home wife and mother. She delighted to share her trials and triumphs of learning to homestead anywhere. The Millers own and operate MILLERS GRAIN HOUSE which offers Organic and Chemical-free Whole Grains, Bosch Mixers, the NutriMill, instructional tutorials, recipes and more. She also writes for The Dollar Stretcher, in the Blog Entitled: The Homestead Mindset Anywhere
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Tuesday’s Tip to Homesteading: Budget Friendly Home Decor
June 16th, 2009
Budget home decor can be an exercise in creativity for anyone on a homestead. Usually we are on limited budgets and have limited places to shop. So this Tuesday’s Tip is how to find home decor on a budget.
Follow this link to see a few ideas with examples from our life through the years…
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Tuesday’s Tips to Homesteading: Finish at least one task a day.
June 9th, 2009
On a homestead, there is an endless list of things to accomplish. Some tasks are easily taken care of to completion in an afternoon, such as hanging out, folding and putting away laundry. Other tasks take much longer, such as putting in the garden. Often most tasks run in tandem and it is easy to get overwhelmed, especially if you are new to homesteading. Don’t get under a giant to-do list without some sense of accomplishment each day.
Even if we have several tasks ‘in the works’ at the same time, it is important to have that sense of completion at the end of each day. So whatever you have to do, even if it takes a long time (and many days) to get some of them done, try to give yourself and your family that sense of ‘done’ at the end of a day.
So on the ‘to-do’ list, be sure some tasks don’t go into tomorrow. Tie up one long-term task each day and get at least one short-term task done as well. All the others will end up on the ‘done’ list soon enough!
Now…making that ’start’ list is another story!!
Donna Miller is a work-from-home wife and mother. She delighted to share her trials and triumphs of learning to homestead anywhere. The Millers own and operate Millers Grain House which offers Organic and Chemical-free Whole Grains, Bosch Mixers, the NutriMill, instructional tutorials, recipes and more.
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