Living in a state of constant overwhelm
It’s not uncommon to overload your schedule and get overwhelmed.
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It’s not uncommon to overload your schedule and get overwhelmed.
The average American family spends close to $300 a month on eating out. $300 just sounds insane. For some families that’s close to 10% of their income. Sure, there are times to hang out with friends or family. But trips around town to various appointments shouldn’t require you to eat
We were shopping in Walmart the other day, just about ready to check out when the power went out.
Disasters can come in any form. It also seems like more and more natural disasters are happening around us. And in places we would not have expected before.
Running a homestead is a big commitment. There will always be something you need to do. Farm chores, animals, even kids. A lifetime of chores.
Why do we even get into this lifestyle? It’s certainly not easy. A life of homesteading is very consuming.
Thursday night, we spent the evening teaching some other members of our church how to make sourdough bread.
Part of running a successful homestead is learning what’s important.
No one can ever predict where their life will end up. Our journey has gone from jobs to owning our own business, from a house, living in a RV, and a small home on 10 acres with our four children. But our love for each other and focus to reach our goals has always pulled us through. Our blog covers our journey of living small while dreaming big, helping others achieve the prepared homestead life they desire.
The Self-Sufficient Weekly is your go-to for growing a homestead and preparing your family for uncertain times.