Have You Thought About Homesteading

Have you ever thought about homesteading off of the grid? Wondering what homesteading skills you'd need to get started? If you've ever thought of becoming a homesteading family then this article is for you!

What is homesteading?

Have you ever wondered just what is homesteading anyway? Well, homesteading involves farming, gardening, raising livestock in some cases, soap making, herbalism, wildcrafting, sewing or weaving and many other self-sufficient home activities. Those wondering what is homesteading may also be interested in canning and root cellar storage as well. These things come together to create a homestead where homestead families can live, work, and play sustainably.

How difficult is homesteading off of the grid?

Homesteading off of the grid was the norm for many families until our recent history. With the addition of electricity, cable, internet, and telephone services some may wonder if they'd be capable of homesteading off of the grid. Homesteading off of the grid doesn't have to be difficult though. Satellite internet, solar power with battery reserves, cell phones, wells, and other conveniences can help to make homesteading off the grid much easier for most families.

What homesteading skills would I need to get started?

Homesteading skills, just like anything else, can be learned all around the internet or maybe even in your own backyard. Some homesteading skills to get you started would be gardening, raising chickens or cows, sewing, canning, and soap making. These homesteading skills can lead to developing other skills including herbalism, farming, and weaving or other home-based trades. Check your local library or the internet for resources on homesteading skills that you can learn for free or inexpensively to get you started.

The benefits of being a homesteading family:

Being a homesteading family can bring more family to your lifestyle. Better health, peace of mind, and more time to be together could also be potential benefits of being a homesteading family. If you been thinking of becoming a homesteading family speak to others in your area about their experience or try joining a homesteading community online for additional support. From fun to freedom homesteading family life is never dull, that's for sure!

Thanks for stopping by to learn more about becoming a homesteading family! We'll see you next time here at Secular Homemaking :)