Category: Homesteading

What is it to live Off Grid?

What is it to live Off Grid? DJ Cooper “Surviving Dystopia” First, right now I do not live off grid… While wishes I do think come true…there is much that must be overcome sometimes to get what we hope for. A favorite saying of mine is the 7 p’s (a military adage) “Proper Planning and Preparation…
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December 3, 2015 0

Lessons of generations past!

Lessons of generations past! DJ Cooper “Surviving Dystopia” This week we take a journey into the past, an exploration of how things were done in “The Old Days.” For some of us when we consider things the way they were, sometimes it is with nostalgia or with a whimsical smile it brings warm fuzzy thoughts.…
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July 29, 2015 1

The self sufficient home!

The self sufficient home. DJ Cooper “Surviving Dystopia” This week on Surviving Dystopia I would like to discuss the art of self sufficiency! What exactly is it to be self sufficient? Personally I think there are many “degrees” of self sufficiency. While to one person it might simply mean that they do not need assistance…
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July 22, 2015 0

6 Tips to Lay Low Post-SHTF

6 Tips to Lay Low Post-SHTF Everyone knows that, when disaster strikes, keeping your family, your guns and your stockpile safe is crucial. The first few weeks, when stores will be empty and food will be scarce, there are going to be a lot of people who will do anything to get food, water or…
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July 20, 2015 1

Strategic Relocation!

Strategic Relocation! Jack Spirko “The Survival Podcast” David Haight stated when he asked to do this show that, “once upon a time, I prided myself on my ability to be content anywhere. Over time though I realized I was lying to myself. This led to a though and carefully planned and executed strategic relocation. I…
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July 8, 2015 0

Home schooling, questions and answers!

Home schooling, questions and answers! Renee “Homestead Honey Hour” If you’re a parent – especially a parent who preps, homesteads, or both — chances are you’ve thought about home schooling. Maybe you’re homeschooling already. There’s more joining the home schooling camp every year. The National Center for Education Statistics reports 1.7 percent of kids were…
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June 15, 2015 0

Homesteading Legal Issues & More!

Homesteading Legal Issues & More! Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” Joshua’s blog caught Karen Lynn’s attention when she saw the post “Homesteading Legal Issues” at his 7 P’s Survival Blog and he brought up some issues involving gun laws, open carry of knives and more.  Joshua is a Primitive Skills and Preparedness enthusiast who in…
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June 9, 2015 0

Technical Preps for the homestead!

Technical Preps for the homestead! Dirty Lew & Highlander “Tech Preps” This week’s show, Highlander and I will be going over different Technical Preps for your homestead.  We will be discussing different topics on how to power your homestead (Solar, Backup Generators and/or Wind), how to keep your homestead secure (Security Systems, CCTV and/or Weaponry),…
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June 6, 2015 0

Homesteading & Self Sufficiency!

Homesteading & Self Sufficiency Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” This week Karen Lynn’s guest  is Tessa Zundel blog owner of Homestead Lady is coming on the show to talk all things homesteading with Karen Lynn.  Karen Lynn had to push back her show from the original date and she can’t wait!  Tessa and Karen Lynn…
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June 2, 2015 0

Goat Farming & Farm Living!

Goat Farming & Farm Living with Heidi Gonzales From Tres Rios Farm Host: Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” Karen Lynn is so excited to interview her good blogging friend Heidi Gonzales from Tres Rios Farm……Heidi is someone many of you can relate to and be inspired by she is a 40+ housewife, mother, grandma, goat,…
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May 4, 2015 1

Live Simply, Consciously, and Deliberately

Live Simply, Consciously, and Deliberately When I woke this morning and began my daily task, I began thinking on simplicity and what it really means to “Live Simply”.  When you look back over time, when folks really did live a simple life they had only what they needed to survive.  Simple food, simple clothing, and…
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May 3, 2015 0

Micro Homesteading & Frugal Living!

Micro Homesteading & Frugal Living with Tiffany Davis At Imperfectly Happy Host: Karen Lynn “Lil Suburban Homestead” Join Karen Lynn this Tuesday night at 9pm eastern as she interviews Tiffany Davis of Imperfectly Happy.com.  Tiffany is a “micro homesteader” with a backyard farm.  She is a wife, mother to 4, homeschooler and blogger.  She is…
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April 14, 2015 0

Urban Homesteading!

Urban Homesteading with Connie Meyer Host: Karen Lynn “Lil’ Suburban Homestead” This week Karen Lynn will be interviewing Connie Meyer from Urban Overalls and they will be discussing all things Urban Homesteading!  As far as topics, She loves urban homesteading; her husband affectionately known as “Mr. Overalls” and her raise chickens, and bees in a…
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April 7, 2015 0