Some Great Self-Sufficiency and Homesteading Sites
Since my fascination with living more self-sufficiently has grown, I’ve found myself searching endlessly for other blogs on the subject. It has taken a lot of looking, but here are some good sites that I’ve found. (Just a note of caution: I have not read all of the content on all of these blogs, so there may be some which could possibly have objectionable content, like bad language or anti-Christian philosophies. I didn’t see anything questionable, and maybe there isn’t, but I just wanted to put that warning out there so that you know I do not condone it.) Enjoy!!
http://www.motherearthnews.com/
http://thebeaddenshowto.wordpress.com/
http://thefamilyhomestead.com/
http://fullfreezer.blogspot.com/
http://moonmeadow.blogspot.com/
http://farmdreams-christy.blogspot.com/
http://thebeginningfarmerswife.blogspot.com/
http://www.blindpigandtheacorn.com/
http://satisfying-journey.blogspot.com/
The Herbwife’s Kitchen (A really good one!!!)
http://jordansfarm.blogspot.com/
Living Off Grid- here’s another whole list of favorite homesteading blogs
Pioneer Living Survival Magazine
If you have a homesteading blog, or write about self sufficient living (gardening, homemade stuff, etc.) I’d love to hear from you! Or if you know of a good site that I missed, please tell me about it! I’m going to keep adding to this list as I find more useful sites.
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Kendra, I havent had the chance to check out this website yet, but it seems pretty good. http://www.greatdepressioncooking.com
Jessica-
Oh, thanks so much for the link! I’ve seen this woman on YouTube, and I love her! She’s so cute!! I didn’t know she had a website too. I’m gonna check it out some more right now
Kendra, I think it’s great that you’re changing your life and your blog. I don’t know if it’s a more simple life, but it’s definately more laid-back.
When I married my hubby, 14 yrs. ago, I had to adapt to “country living.” Luckily, my in-laws live right behind us. My MIL is almost 70, she is VERY frugal. MY FIL used to tell stories of the Great Depression. You see, even though the Depression was formally “over” it was still not in “our neck of the woods” for many years afterward.
For the past 7 of the 14 years, I have been cooking from scratch, gardening, foraging, having livestock. But, I started getting into the couponing and CVS thing. I think I was saving more $$, by only buying things at the dollar store when I needed them, but I’m not sure, because we didn’t actually budget then.
Anyway, lately, I don’t know if it’s the economy or what, but I have been returning more to my old ways. I just don’t seem to “be into” the shopping thing lately, and the deals are getting more sparse IMHO.
Even though I’m only 37, I’ve been mentoring to my oldest, married daughter and some in our homeschool group. I hope to be able to post more on my blog, but no promises!
Hello! Just ran across your blog!!! Looks GREAT!
We have a simple life on 3 acres outside of a small town… LOVE it!!! We garden, have fruit trees, raise chickens and pigs. We live in a 1911 house and enjoy our quiet life (well, quiet may not be accurate with four children)!! LOL
Stop on by my blog any time….
Heather
Kendra,
I’m homesteading in a large city. Check out my blog and the blogs I follow – most are homesteading in some way.
Melissa
Thank you for the shout out!!!
I wanted to suggest a good blog/site for country living. Also, gives you something to think about. It is called How Many Miles to Babylon. Here is the link: http://milesfrombabylon.blogspot.com/
Another good site we should be reading with the crazy world/economy we live in is: http://www.survivalblog.com/
Enjoy!
Like you, I’ve been on the hunt for more homesteading sites/blogs. I’ve recently added homesteading to my frugal living blog/site. I honestly thought I’d have to move further north to follow my homesteading dream but I’ve come to realize that our 2.5 acres here in rural CT could serve us if I changed my mindset. I started referring to my frugal, self-sufficient efforts more in terms of homesteading and somehow it was motivating!
I’ve bookmarked your site and can’t wait to explore it more! Thanks for sharing other homesteading sites as well. I’m sure many of those will end up in my favorite homesteading folder as well.
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