Category: Homesteading

First-hand accounts about the life of a true homesteader!

There is a lot of interest in being self-sufficient these days. People are looking for information on how to grow and store their own food, provide their own meats, go off-grid with solar setups… get out of the system so to speak. We see a lot of these things in videos and on TV, and…
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February 1, 2013 0

Home schooling, questions and answers with those that do!

   Homeschooling.   If you’re a parent – especially a parent who preps, homesteads, or both — chances are you’ve thought about homeschooling.   Maybe you’re homeschooling already.         You’re not alone.   There’s more joining the homeschooling camp every year.    The National Center for Education Statistics reports 1.7 percent of kids were home schooled in 1999, 2.2 percent…
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January 31, 2013 0

Desperation, Fear, Death, a Prepper surviving a Zombie!

Desperation, Fear, Death, a Prepper surviving a Zombie! I shot a man in desperation the other day and haven’t been able to sleep since. I had often wondered if I had to, would I be able to, now I know. Pulling the trigger was not that hard, not with what I could see was going…
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January 12, 2013 8

Institute REAL change into your life and maybe even into the world!

Christmas is upon us and we are all still in the holiday spirit!  We are coming out of the whirlwind of shopping, baking, giving, getting and we are tired! The world did not come to a screeching halt last week, most of us did not win the lottery and the New Year is approaching!  Tune in…
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December 27, 2012 0

We are prepared and no one goes hungry on the mountain!

I was asked if I would write an article on “Prepping and Self-Reliance in Northern Idaho”. I laughed and replied, “But I can’t write!” However, truth be told, writing is one of my many passions. Mushroom hunting is another. I love being out in the great outdoors…exploring, treasure hunting, taking in the fresh air and…
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December 20, 2012 1

Using Your Preps to Make your Holiday Bountiful in Times of Need!

Every year we rush out and select our turkey, make sure our cabinets are full with all the ingredients we need to bake our family’s favorites. We Gift Shop, buy wrapping paper and tape and bows…But…what if the year was not so great? What if Turkeys were just too expensive for our budget? What if…
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December 13, 2012 1

Be grateful homesteading and prepping is a GOOD idea!

With Thanks Giving just around the corner and events like Hurricane Sandy  and the earthquake in BC just behind us..Now is a good time to reflect on How grateful we are to be homesteaders and preppers! Let’s face it folks..when it comes right down to it..there are a LOT of people out there who continue…
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November 8, 2012 0

Wranglerstar, living the homesteading dream!

Join us on The Preppers Poitin Hour as we meet YouTube success, Wranglerstar. This man and his young family are living the dream.  They saw the writing on the wall and took the leap of faith on a homestead in the Pacific Northwest.  Trials and life, notwithstanding, this humble and extraordinary family have persevered and…
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October 1, 2012 6

Preppers Versus HomesteaderPrepper or Homesteader? Is there a difference between them?

Preppers Versus HomesteaderPrepper or Homesteader? Is there a difference between them? Is one better than the other? Does it matter? Can you be both? In my opinion, the answer to all these questions is a resounding, “Yes!” Let’s dive into the nuances between a prepper and a homesteader on “The Homestead Honey Hour“. We’ll discuss…
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September 27, 2012 0

Preparing to homestead, without going into dept!

On this episode of “Preparing For Life’s Storms” “Preparing to Homestead” What should you be considering when you preparing to homestead, without going into dept. Come join BexarPrepper’s journey and lessons learned preparing to homestead, while living in the city.  Share lessons you’ve learned during on your path to self sufficiency. Listen to this show…
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September 18, 2012 0

Bruce “Buckshot” Hemming of Snare-Trap-Survive.com joins The Preppers Poitin Hour!

This Monday evening, at 9pm eastern, only on The Pereppers Poitin Hour, join Chris as he interviews author and trapping expert Bruce “Buckshot” Hemming of Snare-Trap-Survive.com. Buckshot dove into the PAW fiction waters some time ago with his novel “Grid Down Reality Bites.” Join Chris and Bruce as they learn more about his colorful characters,…
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August 20, 2012 0

Homestead versus Prepper!

Homestead versus Prepper!  Join GoatHollow at 8:00 pm Central time Wednesday 08-15-2012, for a discussion on the virtues of homesteading versus prepping.  We’ll round table with callers, on where the best location is for your prepping homestead. Mountains, plains, midwest?  You tell me your preferences!!! Listen to this show in player below. Listen to internet…
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August 15, 2012 0

Developing Your Homestead!

Developing Your Homestead: Buying raw land, an “old farmhouse on a few acres”, or re-vamping what you already own into a viable homestead can be an overwhelming proposition.   Where do you begin?   What should you look for when scouting out suitable properties?   What is the one thing that is crucial to a successful small farm?    What are deal…
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July 20, 2012 1