It’s that time of year – Father’s Day! Every year around this time I see all sorts of Father’s Day gift lists loaded with things like money clips, fancy trays to toss your keys into, and various BBQ tool sets, and I think, “does any dad really want this stuff?” …
If you’re trying to be more self reliant you will definitely want to do more things yourself. After all, you want to rely on yourself and the community around you so that your way of life can be more sustainable. But you can’t do everything yourself, or maybe you can, …
Today we’re going to talk about how to stay active and healthy through the colder months. As we record this it’s the first day of Fall and gardening and preserving is winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop being active. Try these 10 tips for a happy …
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Raising your own backyard flock of chickens has become very common in the past few years. Chicken raising for egg or meat production is no longer left for the country dwelling farmer; there are several large cities that now allow backyard chickens for egg production. Many of these restrictions are …
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Why Self Reliance? There are 4 core reasons to be self reliant. These aren’t the only reasons, of course. But we, when we decide to be more self reliant one of these core reasons, are usually behind our choice, and rightly so, I would argue. So let’s explore these reasons …
Are there certain steps that should be taken to keep poultry through the winter? Making sure that your poultry flocks are happy and healthy through the winter will ensure that they reach the spring and prime egg laying time in top conditions. What types of things should you be looking for, …
You are gardening, learning to preserve food, learning to cook from scratch and make your own delicious food but you want to take it up a level. The problem is you live in a neighborhood, or maybe you rent your home. In many cases you still may be able to …
Choosing A Chicken Coop Chicken coops (or chicken palaces) come in many sizes and styles. You can choose from the simplest of chicken tractors, to a virtual Kensington Palace for poultry. What sort of coop is right for your flock? Let’s evaluate the factors involved in the decision process. Factors …
When we start to think about ways we can live a more self reliant lifestyle, we often consider raising livestock. After all, most people enjoy meat as part of at least one meal a day. Quality meat is a superior source of protein, and we need protein as a part …
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