There’s a lot of talk going on these days about modern homesteading and the desire to be more self sufficient…but what is a homestead? If you’re picturing acres upon acres of row crops, grazing cattle, and roaming chickens you might be right…but not entirely. Homesteading is simply becoming a settler on a homestead…which is a house and it’s outbuildings. That’s it! So homesteading, in my mind, is simply making a home!
In today’s hustle and bustle, everything is super fast paced and tailored to convenience, which isn’t always healthy. Many of us are looking for ways to live more simply, more healthy and frugally. This desire fuels our modern day homestead!
My family lives on a very small homestead that is just under an acre that includes vegetable gardens, fruit trees, chickens, cats, a dog and five kids! We are always looking for ways to cut cost, improve our health, and become more self reliant. I love to share tips on gardening, raising chickens, cleaning and organizing, meal prepping on a budget, canning and so much more!
I love being able to share what works for our family, as well as hear new ideas on ways to make our home run as efficiently as possible.
What is your idea of a homestead? Comment below and let me know!
