I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 and all of these skills we taught as schools but they don’t anymore, my mother was a home economics teacher and this is what she taught. Thank you for the great video.
Unfortunately these skills aren't taught because there is a certain focus on making the common people as useless as possible to themselves so they are forced to be reliant on the government.
Buhle I think it's all over the world I'm from England and kids used to taught to cook and sew and gardening, woodwork and metal work now it's just computers and kids aren't taught the whys just the how's ,take algebra kids say we never use why bother but everytime you bake a cake it's algebra just a bunch of items that make x ie your cake or pie so let's have fun folk's
... I wondered what home economics would teach.... That makes so much sense. I was born in 74, and by the time I got to highschool this was removed from the classes offered... My home economics class was a joke. Taught me how to carry a flowerbag baby I made for a week, and how to plany dream wedding that was completely impractical and I never was able to have the wedding I planned...
I really appreciate this episode. I actually do currently live in a 2nd story apartment and have zero land. My goal is to eventually have my own property. In the meantime, I am growing herbs hydroponically, made my own almond milk (I'm lactose intolerant so I can't do dairy), used the pulp to make muffins, pancakes and healthy protein snacks. I am blessed in that I have a lot of sun-facing windows, so I bought some seed packets to grow micro-greens. I am learning how to repurpose things like onion and garlic skins to make my own seasoning (it's so good!) instead of store-bought. I bought 2 aloe plants and once they are big enough, I'll be making my own aloe-glycerin soap. I'm a business continuity practitioner and disaster preparedness educator. In my profession, we learn all about and teach short-term emergency preparedness, but we don't learn about the long-term. It's become almost like a challenge for me to see what I can learn next for my personal sustainability in being more producer-focused with the goal to produce as much as I possibly can.
I'd add some medical training, such as simple first aid and CPR, up to perhaps an EMT certification class. I was certified in 2001 and have used those skills many times since. You can certainly take the class without taking the State certification test.
Excellent counsel! Skills are at the core of any successful Homestead. We started a homestead 8 years ago. At that point, our only skill was our ambition to make it work. I spent a fortune buying all kinds of stuff to make it work better, smoother, and easier. It took me about five years to realize that it will never get smoother or easier. And that's okay because the work you put into it is the most rewarding part of homesteading. I kind of think of it as a formula: knowledge + skills + tools + energy + time = a homestead. A little seed and some good soil never hurts.
I dream of a homestead but until then ive been just urban homesteadin for now. Small scale but better than nothing! Push forward people..aquire them skills
Hey it totally counts! I'm in a little rural town and it's very different that our last place that was way out in the country with a few acres. You'd be surprised what you can do in a small space. Here in town I now have a garden, rabbits, ducks, a goose, several compost bins, worm farm, fruit trees, and next year we plan to add quail and honey bees. I know you have to work with your areas laws but things like worms, bees, and rabbits are great even in very small spaces and they aren't loud like chickens and ducks can be. My worms are below my rabbits so they take up the same square footage plus they use up the rabbit manure making black gold for the garden.
Definitely. I have naturally curly hair, so I gave up on outside help many years ago. Didn't want to keep paying for bad haircuts. I've been cutting my own hair for a long time. I'd encourage anyone who needs to save money to start by practicing in small increments - don't cut too many inches your first time - and before you know it, it will become second-nature. :) There's also a ton of tutorials on this platform, obviously. Lol
@@zritamoe7528 I don’t have curly hair, but I have had 1 good haircut....all the rest, I have walked away thinking why did I pay them for a bad job done.😂😂😂For a few years now, I just trim my hair myself...and I am happy with it every time 😊
I have been a combat infantryman for 5 years. A general builder, and groundworker for 13 years. A vegetable grower and gardener for 4 years. A garden maintenance worker for a year, and a chef for 4 years I consider myself BARELY scratching the surface of understanding the level of commitment to this lifestyle We started our experiment in this current house, 4 years ago. Outside of our full time work, it has been NONSTOP BUT....we are getting there. We harvest 2000 liters of water, have chickens, 2 allotments and a polytunnel. We have an off-grid cabin, with generator and solar, wood heating and gas backup We have good presevation, and a low-level permaculture setup It has been crucifying, and endless. I am an absolute sucker for work, and this has damn-near killed me, but.....WE ARE DOING IT!!!!!! We are now selling to do it all again, but, more rural and a little bit bigger It could NOT have been possible without people like you taking their time to share. Thankyou! If you see drive by, and you see a hairy tattooed guy, digging in his shorts, with a kabar on his belt...it could just be me!
I live in the city on a standard suburban lot. I consider myself a homesteader as I am striving to be more self reliant and cultivate community with my neighbors. I am retired and my pension only goes so far. I am growing food in a garden and front yard orchard (no lawn for me), I am learning to preserve, and cook from scratch (I hate cooking however , my late husband was the cook). I have plans for chickens, rabbits and possibly bees. Sewing has always been a pleasure for me and have made many of my clothes. I also knit, weave a bit and spin. I have a freeze drier and was able to wait for a sale and my partner received a veteran's discount, otherwise we might still be waiting. In the plans is a outdoor kitchen, water catchment and someway of storing our produce and pantry supplies ( no basement and the house is small). I've been thinking about getting a small outdoor shed and turning it into a cool room. I envy the land you all have but homesteading is entirely possible in the city.
WOW. I didn't realize how tapped into the homesteading lifestyle I actually am! This was a great personal triumph for me, watching this and crying at the same time. Moving back down south again, post-divorce, starting a larger scaled homestead, is something I've dreamed of since 2019. I've turned my waiting room into my classroom for a while, now.... Being patient is so hard!! But your chat has solidified my path even more. I know I'll get there, to those few acres, but for now, I'll keep growing on the inside😊 I'll keep doing all those things on my itty bitty concentrated quarter acre suburban lot!! Hopefully only a little longer. It's May of 2023 as I watch this. My goal is to move in 2024. Thanks for this motivation ❤
We’ve been on our property for three years. We hit the ground running and it’s amazing how much we’ve got done in that time. We already knew how to garden and lots of other stuff. But we still have lots more to learn. Been lots of work. We have a garden, orchard and working on grapevines. Plus animals, we love it.
Loved this chat... Re: Hospitality and simple pleasures - There's something to be said about sitting on the porch, after a long day with a glass of ice cold tea, sharing your day with a friend... Watching the chickens is an added bonus!!! 😁
I circle around so much between Offgrid w/ Doug and Stacey, Raincountry, Mary's nest and a out a million others. Educational vids are so important, see This is why the public education system really needs to change!
Watching our chickens is real entertainment, they have their own little community and its fascinating. We learn so much just by observing. So much fun!
If only I could only find another human to partner with. Until then, I just keep plugging away alone. Kitchen skills, gardening and preserving all under control. The rest of the yard... ugh. Lol 😂
I am divorced and I think marriage can be great and makes your life great and I am somewhat open to a future with a partner. But I refuse to believe I can't have this dream without a man. The man I had felt more like a liability than an asset. They use the examp!e of husband and wife already. Married dreaming together learning to work together but it goes way beyond when I was a teen and in my twenties my closest friend who I spent the most time with was four years my senior and her friends and we canned and dehydrated and it was very much a social affair. It was mostly women but some men I moved away and don't have it now but I had community. It is tricky right now building that community right this minute but build friendship with like minded people and with complentry skill sets. Think community. And support network and people to bless
@@jaeesmichelle that's exactly what I have done, I'm currently installing a rain water harvesting system, I have been growing a garden, and did some canning for the first time last week
I've been towing trailers since I was 12. One thing I heard a few years ago regarding learning how to haul livestock was to put a 5 gallon bucket FULL of water in your trailer and practice until you can haul it without spilling any water. My dad just rode with me and trained me.
I guess you could survive without it lol but another skill that came to my mind is what you can forage in your area. Even backyards in town have dandelions you can make into teas and jellies, and in the woods behind me grows a wild mint we use for tea that knocks out a cold faster than any medication I know of. All kinds of useful things you can gather for free if you put in a little looking. 🙂
I've just found your RUclips channel and I love it. I've grew up working in the gardens, raising chickens, had a couple goats (as pets, truly) and ducks at one point. Now I'm married with a 3rd kiddo on the way and we are planning to begin looking at properties in March. Our whole goal is to be able to provide a space for my family and my aging parents to safely have community and to teach my children to love and respect all the Lord has given us. Our families are so excited to unite and learn together. Thank you for all of your wisdom! This is exactly the video that I needed to find!
I just discovered your channel and just catching up on your old shows. You guys are very professional and I appreciate what you sharing here. Good Luck with your journey.
Thanks for answering my curiosity question! And thanks for pointing out the need for developing hospitality! It is a concept sorely lacking in this day and age. It is foundational in the Rule of St. Benedict (which tells me in part, why you enjoy Brother Cadfael stories!).
I've found that I actually save money by selling the homegrown food that I grow, and buying supermarket stuff for myself. If anything goes wrong I'll start eating my own food, but I'll go with what's more profitable while I can.
I really got a lot of takeaways from your video! Thank you! I have a bit of an upbringing around this but lost some things along the way. These past 6 months have brought some of it back and I've learned new things from you two (and a few other RUclipsrs). Thanks for what you are doing! I think you are needed more now than ever! Blessings!
Sometimes my dream of homesteading feels so far out of reach, but this video really helped remind me how many skills I have already spent time developing and how everyone of those skills brings me closer to where I want to be
I was raised that food should be shared. For me, the best thing is when someone likes what I've cooked. Your thoughts on hospitality really felt true. I didn't associate this with homesteading, but it really fits. I think this is one of the elements I'm seeking.
I don't make pickles anymore but wanted to pass on a tried and true trick. Place 1 oak leaf into the pickle jar before canning and the tannin in the leaf will keep the pickles crisp.
I just shave my head and call it the day. The best haircut I ever gave myself. Even as a woman. Being bold for a while made me save so much money on shampoo
Great tips! I'm trying to start this in a few years and I'm really trying to learn as much now before we buy some acreage 😁 I'm definitely going to put some of these to practice sooner than later
I love sharing my coffee with you guys on Sunday morning :) Thank you for sharing on this topic! It's a really good reminder for me because right now buying land or a house isn't possible. So taking this time to experiment with the garden, preserving and buying meat in bulk for the first time... it's all important. I don't necessarily feel like a homesteader, but as you said, it's really a mindset shift.
My husband and I have been gradually learning these things over the last 10 years... we still live in the city, unfortunately, but we've started gardening, I've learned (and grown) medicinal herbal remedies and buying and storing in bulk (as much as possible). And learning solutions/ substitutes for the more technical stuff for when we do move. This information is so accurate. Thank you for putting all that together! 💯
This is a fantastic video. I have so many aspirations for homesteading. Right now I feel stuck in my city, feeling attached and dependent on so many things. I really appreciate you guys showing us small ways we can break free and become independent right where we are!
Has your family ever thought of starting to grow mushrooms somewhere on the homestead? Both as a way to help with composting and for feeding the family nutrient rich mushrooms?
I can’t recommend this video enough. Thank you for doing a video on this topic. It’s actually more necessary than most now when they begin a homestead. You covered so much and we’re very helpful! We enjoy your channel greatly. God bless friends! ☺️
Yes! The one I work to convey it's cooking, from ingredients, using what I need to use up next. Feeds us and reduced waste. So different than the "American way"!
That part remained trough to me but returning to local, seasonal (bulk?) ingredients and reducing meat (from 8-12 meals out of 21! including something) still looked daunting.
I just caught this video and thought it would be good to listen and see where we are with homesteading. I am surprised with what we are doing compared to your list. We are doing a bit of everything now in anticipation of buying land later one. I want to thank you for sharing your list, I am feeling more confident that we are on the right track and just need to continue taking steps forward.
Just came across your videos recently after watching so many other homesteading channels. I love the lists of things you need to learn and what to do once you have your property. One thing you might have added to this particular list is Time Management. We should not try to do everything at once, learn what needs to be done and plan our days accordingly, and forgive ourselves if something doesn't get done.
Another great episode. What I liked about it most, is that, it made me realize. I'm more prepared than I originally thought. That's a great comfort, thank you!
A word of advice to anyone intending to buy country property to homestead in FL. Check to see if the county clerk to see if there is a deadline for claiming ag status for a tax break. Some counties require a timeline of 30 days, other are different. Always check on that no matter where you’re moving to.
I live on a large farm here in Northern Arkansas. At 70 years old there is no way I can do everything. My wife died some 18 years ago but I have my lovely 90 year old Mother in law living with me. This may sound crazy but I keep bringing other families in. I am Baptist. But we have a Mexican family that is catholic, 3 mennonite families and a widow lady that was mormon. They all have there own homes here on the farm. Nearly every Friday night we share a meal together and then gather around and sing. We built a lodge and a church building to have socials in. We have a large garden, green house and a orchard. We raise chickens for food and eggs. Rabbits, cattle for food and milk. 9 bee hives, We also have wild game, deer, wild hogs, Turkey, squirrel, ever couple of years we mite kill a Bear. Field crops of corn, oats, wheat. We also have a sawmill and some natural gas wells we make Royalties off of. We cut about 300 acres of hay, sell some and keep some for our own livestock.
Love your first point. I have started my homestead garden on a tiny balcony in a 1 bdrm second story apt. We just bought land and are building our dwelling. Hopefully 6 months and we will be able to upscale a bit but I started a year ago right here learning how to garden and build and all the other essentials.
RE gardening, even if you have gardened for a long time, if you move to a different climate (there are many just in the USA), you will need to learn what works in your new area. I'm now in the desert. 🤷♀️😄
Great chat, thank you for sharing with us the basics of what we need to start working on. I just moved from Canada to rural Japan. Have a house and some land and am excited to get working on a homestead of a slightly different kind of lifestyle. Looking forward to your next chat so we can learn more! :)
I'd suggest learning how to use whitewash (slaked lime paint) on your buildings, particularly the insides of dairy barns, pig sty shelters, & chicken coops, since the limewash is naturally antimicrobial. it'll usually need a couple of coats, but it won't harm your animals, will cut down significantly on the risk of mold or mildew, and will brighten interiors so that you need less light to see what you're doing than if you left wood, brick, etc, bare. Old time chicken coops, milking barns, and dairy rooms (where milk was processed, butter & cheese made, etc) were always coated in whitewash for hygienic reasons. Those who've done the egg preservation thing with glasswater, it's the same stuff, slaked lime (pickling lime), just used in a different way.
Love the updated list. You have previously touched on this subject as have other channels. This time you have included a number of additional but relevant skills. Thank you for not recycling the topic.
HELLO to all homesteaders. I only wish, i had money to buy my own place.. but i do not have that luxury of being able to work my way to save up for a farm with alot acres but havin health issues, makes me a liability! But i watch all of u and i feel like i am there with u! Thank you, for that experiences!
I learned how to grow food and raised chickens on .28 acre of land. Anyone can do it! If you research it, you can find lots of methods to produce food inside your home (ie: Kratky hydroponics for fresh produce in minimal space in a “set and forget it” situation, good for beginners!). I’m fascinated by learning how to produce things from scratch. I love knowing where my food comes from and what’s in it and what’s NOT in it lol. I also enjoy making clothing (I’ve even designed patterns on butcher paper 😂), blankets, and I am a hardcore DIY’er. I was raised that way and getting back to it seems natural and right for my family. ☺️I want to add other skills now. Other skills I don’t have like home decor is just not that important to me but I suppose I should figure it out haha. I’m learning canning. I love drying/dehydrating and fermenting and making cultured dairy products. I enjoy processing and preserving meats as well. I think I just enjoy learning practical skills.😂 Next: archery! 😁Id say homesteading is great for a “jack of all trades”. If you don’t start out that way, you’ll end up being one! ☺️
Oh wow I LOVE your differentiation between hospitality and entertaining. Something I need to work on. This was such a fantastic video. I was sucked into cooking from scratch after having my first baby 4 months ago and now and dabbling in to other skills - started making kefir and sourdough bread, next project is kombucha and Mozarella! This spring hoping to plant a few vegetables and herbs and try canning and dehydrating for the first time… really enjoying this new hobby! Thank you for all the information!
I just finished 4 mouths of having no useable running water do to water contamination of the city water system. It was hard at first but got a lot easier time went on.
Thank you for this! I ache for my own property but it feels good knowing that I can still get the skills in a smaller way. We have quails for meat and eggs, I pressure can, ferment, bake and keep a store of useful things. Getting there!
Wow! You have a county fair! Where we live everything has been cancelled😞. I'm so glad to hear that life is continuing in other places. Have a great time! I love the Lego creation idea. I may have to share that idea with our fair team if life returns to normal next year.
You said bake bread so I immediately got up and made some while you were still talking. It's rising now- I love how quick and easy it can be! Took me like 5 minutes to get the dough together.
As always, loaded with tons of relevant and useful information, and so pleasantly presented. Thank you. Please might I ask if you have any tips to offer on Home Curing of meats / Charcuterie..? I have been experimenting over the years and always, with great success. I honestly do believe if people tried it, they might be pleasantly surprised ! I look forward to hearing from you at a time of your convenience and prat that God Bless you in all you set your hands to. Warm greetings from France.
WORKING TOGETHER WAS A NATURAL SKILL I LEARNED FROM BIRTH TO 5-YEARS-OLD, WE SOLD VEGETABLES W/ LARGE GARDENS! GREEN HOUSE WORK, AND PICKING FRUITS! SO IT COMES NATURAL FOR ME TO WORK WITH MY CHILDREN WHILE COOKING AND BAKING. IT WAS THE BEST TIMES SPENT WITH MY CHILDREN, AND GRANDCHILDREN...
Great video. You mentioned never being able to find used jeans for young boys. I don’t ever remember my dad buying me a pair of jean shorts either. Once the knees were blown out, or too small he cut them into shorts.
Look at the sodium content on canned goods, soups, hamburger helper,, etc.. scratch is so much healthier ..no wonder so many have high blood pressure..I have canned goods for food storage in this pandemic .. but you have to be sure to use herbs,onion and garlic as substitutes for salt.
A great Pantry Chat today. It was very informative and lets me sort of know where I stand in becoming a homesteader. Most of everything you said applies to me minus having animals ( getting chickens soon) and driving a tractor. Wouldn't be able to use a tractor here anyway as we live on top of a hill.
Mum of 11 here.😊🙋♀️ We live on 1.6 acres. And have several fruit trees. With everything going on in this crazy world i am begining to look into growing our owv food and canning. The biggest issue we have at the moment is with our dog. (A 1 year old, Macedonian Shepherd) she chews on and destroys EVERYTHING so im hoping we can fence off some land for a veggie patch. We also want to get some chickens. But will need to fence them off for the same reason. We live in potato growing country. So we can buy a 20lb bag of potatoes for less than $1 for 2 lbs (every now and then, but typically $1 for 2 lbs.) And we have lots of organic farms around us. 😃 God bless.😊
For simple entertainment... have you talked about your kids and media, screen time, and things like that. How you handle electronics and your children? I would love to hear your perspective.
We love watching your videos. We live in a big city and don’t have any yard at all. But I have planter boxes lining my little balcony. We are in the process of buying a property hopefully with a little acreage. I have taught myself pressure canning a little pickling and am doing research on dehydrating. Y’all are a real inspiration. What preserving type is easiest to you? I haven’t touched fermentation yet. One at a time. Lol
Small house on half lot in town. I have 33 Shiraz Grapevines (I make my own wine), 4 table grapevines, rhubarb patch, 7 blueberry, 7 citrus, apple, 2 dwarf almond, pear, strawberries, kale, runner beans, tomatoes, potato patch, garlic, and more. I accidentally cut my water pipe and had to use my solar shower (even on cold days) for two weeks. HAM radio certified, 9000 litres rainwater storage, worm farm, and if I had more property I'd have some livestock. Unfortunately I'm just an old man (still working full-time in software) and it's too late for me to move to a larger piece of property, especially after adding all the wall, ceiling, and under-floor insulation, the HRV system, the 7.8 kW solar system, &c. I wouldn't want to start those projects all over again. Neighbours tolerate my gardens, especially when I give them about half of what I produce.
Just found your channel. Thank you for all the wisdom you're sharing! We moved to the country and have a house in town with a big lot but my husband and I will have access to the family 40 acre farm one day. It's currently being leased out and there's very little infrastructure. But the dream is starting to be planned. What a great time to find you at this foundational stage. Bright Blessings. Thanks for sharing your journey so we can explore our paths too.
I was thinking about adding to your list. Home schooling. A family should teach their children all the skills. I will have to learn calculus. Jui Jitsu, a basic skill for boys, also, grappling. A man needs to be competent in protecting himself and his family. Other things.
I'm late to this party, but to hold the water temperature at 180, look into a sous vide. I use it for meat, but it's only job is maintaining water temperature.
Great advise! We all need to develop these skills in life. I think it gives a more deep meaning in our life. I know that kind of entertainment grams was talking about. That’s all we had growing up. We did chores while talking and messing with each other. We never thought about it as a job. It was fun entertainment! And Caroline you are absolutely right, chickens are so fun to watch! And also guineas; they are even funnier in my opinion. Thank you guys for another great video. God bless you and your family!
I would REALLY like a paid DIY natural cleaning products class. I have all your classes and have learned so much over the last year. This is an area I have not done well with.
Great list, definitely items you don't see from those "doomsday preppers" and are all so practical and necessary. Thank you for all that you do to share and teach real, necessary, practical skills that help every person in their everyday lives.
I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 and all of these skills we taught as schools but they don’t anymore, my mother was a home economics teacher and this is what she taught. Thank you for the great video.
sadly the Old school system has never exactly been practical OR sustainable here in the USA, but times sure are a changing lately....
Unfortunately these skills aren't taught because there is a certain focus on making the common people as useless as possible to themselves so they are forced to be reliant on the government.
Buhle I think it's all over the world I'm from England and kids used to taught to cook and sew and gardening, woodwork and metal work now it's just computers and kids aren't taught the whys just the how's ,take algebra kids say we never use why bother but everytime you bake a cake it's algebra just a bunch of items that make x ie your cake or pie so let's have fun folk's
... I wondered what home economics would teach.... That makes so much sense. I was born in 74, and by the time I got to highschool this was removed from the classes offered... My home economics class was a joke. Taught me how to carry a flowerbag baby I made for a week, and how to plany dream wedding that was completely impractical and I never was able to have the wedding I planned...
The home school people are doing it right. I home schooled, and you teach math then use it 'outside' of school to cook, bake, garden and build.
I really appreciate this episode. I actually do currently live in a 2nd story apartment and have zero land. My goal is to eventually have my own property. In the meantime, I am growing herbs hydroponically, made my own almond milk (I'm lactose intolerant so I can't do dairy), used the pulp to make muffins, pancakes and healthy protein snacks. I am blessed in that I have a lot of sun-facing windows, so I bought some seed packets to grow micro-greens. I am learning how to repurpose things like onion and garlic skins to make my own seasoning (it's so good!) instead of store-bought. I bought 2 aloe plants and once they are big enough, I'll be making my own aloe-glycerin soap. I'm a business continuity practitioner and disaster preparedness educator. In my profession, we learn all about and teach short-term emergency preparedness, but we don't learn about the long-term. It's become almost like a challenge for me to see what I can learn next for my personal sustainability in being more producer-focused with the goal to produce as much as I possibly can.
I'd add some medical training, such as simple first aid and CPR, up to perhaps an EMT certification class. I was certified in 2001 and have used those skills many times since. You can certainly take the class without taking the State certification test.
Great suggestion, thanks
Excellent counsel! Skills are at the core of any successful Homestead. We started a homestead 8 years ago. At that point, our only skill was our ambition to make it work. I spent a fortune buying all kinds of stuff to make it work better, smoother, and easier. It took me about five years to realize that it will never get smoother or easier. And that's okay because the work you put into it is the most rewarding part of homesteading.
I kind of think of it as a formula: knowledge + skills + tools + energy + time = a homestead. A little seed and some good soil never hurts.
I really appreciate this wisdom because i am planning to move out of the city God bless and prosper you all
I dream of a homestead but until then ive been just urban homesteadin for now. Small scale but better than nothing! Push forward people..aquire them skills
Hey it totally counts! I'm in a little rural town and it's very different that our last place that was way out in the country with a few acres. You'd be surprised what you can do in a small space. Here in town I now have a garden, rabbits, ducks, a goose, several compost bins, worm farm, fruit trees, and next year we plan to add quail and honey bees. I know you have to work with your areas laws but things like worms, bees, and rabbits are great even in very small spaces and they aren't loud like chickens and ducks can be. My worms are below my rabbits so they take up the same square footage plus they use up the rabbit manure making black gold for the garden.
I hope that you get your dream, but Rock what you have now ❤️. All the better skills you will have when you get your dream 😊
Haircuts are costly and such a great skill to have especially on homestead.
Just let it grow :)
Definitely. I have naturally curly hair, so I gave up on outside help many years ago. Didn't want to keep paying for bad haircuts. I've been cutting my own hair for a long time. I'd encourage anyone who needs to save money to start by practicing in small increments - don't cut too many inches your first time - and before you know it, it will become second-nature. :) There's also a ton of tutorials on this platform, obviously. Lol
My wife started cutting mine because of CoVID but I think I'll let her keep doing it. She does a good job :)
@@zritamoe7528 I don’t have curly hair, but I have had 1 good haircut....all the rest, I have walked away thinking why did I pay them for a bad job done.😂😂😂For a few years now, I just trim my hair myself...and I am happy with it every time 😊
The key is to keep a rat inside your hat and letting it munch away at your hair while you cook. 😂
I have been a combat infantryman for 5 years. A general builder, and groundworker for 13 years. A vegetable grower and gardener for 4 years. A garden maintenance worker for a year, and a chef for 4 years
I consider myself BARELY scratching the surface of understanding the level of commitment to this lifestyle
We started our experiment in this current house, 4 years ago.
Outside of our full time work, it has been NONSTOP
BUT....we are getting there.
We harvest 2000 liters of water, have chickens, 2 allotments and a polytunnel. We have an off-grid cabin, with generator and solar, wood heating and gas backup
We have good presevation, and a low-level permaculture setup
It has been crucifying, and endless.
I am an absolute sucker for work, and this has damn-near killed me, but.....WE ARE DOING IT!!!!!!
We are now selling to do it all again, but, more rural and a little bit bigger
It could NOT have been possible without people like you taking their time to share. Thankyou!
If you see drive by, and you see a hairy tattooed guy, digging in his shorts, with a kabar on his belt...it could just be me!
I live in the city on a standard suburban lot. I consider myself a homesteader as I am striving to be more self reliant and cultivate community with my neighbors. I am retired and my pension only goes so far. I am growing food in a garden and front yard orchard (no lawn for me), I am learning to preserve, and cook from scratch (I hate cooking however , my late husband was the cook). I have plans for chickens, rabbits and possibly bees. Sewing has always been a pleasure for me and have made many of my clothes. I also knit, weave a bit and spin. I have a freeze drier and was able to wait for a sale and my partner received a veteran's discount, otherwise we might still be waiting. In the plans is a outdoor kitchen, water catchment and someway of storing our produce and pantry supplies ( no basement and the house is small). I've been thinking about getting a small outdoor shed and turning it into a cool room. I envy the land you all have but homesteading is entirely possible in the city.
Fabulous, thanks for sharing, I enjoyed reading it.❤️
Re owner finance - spend the money and have a lawyer review your contract.
My motto is that your skills will be your greatest preps. They are foundational to problem solving in situations under pressure.
Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
WOW. I didn't realize how tapped into the homesteading lifestyle I actually am! This was a great personal triumph for me, watching this and crying at the same time. Moving back down south again, post-divorce, starting a larger scaled homestead, is something I've dreamed of since 2019. I've turned my waiting room into my classroom for a while, now.... Being patient is so hard!! But your chat has solidified my path even more. I know I'll get there, to those few acres, but for now, I'll keep growing on the inside😊 I'll keep doing all those things on my itty bitty concentrated quarter acre suburban lot!! Hopefully only a little longer. It's May of 2023 as I watch this. My goal is to move in 2024. Thanks for this motivation ❤
Owner finance 2-3 acres and buy a camper. Money u save in rent get well septic and start to build
I'm at the very beginning of my Homesteading journey. I found this extremely helpful.
Wonderful!
We’ve been on our property for three years. We hit the ground running and it’s amazing how much we’ve got done in that time. We already knew how to garden and lots of other stuff. But we still have lots more to learn. Been lots of work. We have a garden, orchard and working on grapevines. Plus animals, we love it.
Adding grape leaves to your pickles really preserves the snap!
Loved this chat... Re: Hospitality and simple pleasures - There's something to be said about sitting on the porch, after a long day with a glass of ice cold tea, sharing your day with a friend... Watching the chickens is an added bonus!!! 😁
I circle around so much between Offgrid w/ Doug and Stacey, Raincountry, Mary's nest and a out a million others. Educational vids are so important, see This is why the public education system really needs to change!
Watching our chickens is real entertainment, they have their own little community and its fascinating. We learn so much just by observing. So much fun!
I would love to live your way ❤️
If only I could only find another human to partner with. Until then, I just keep plugging away alone. Kitchen skills, gardening and preserving all under control. The rest of the yard... ugh. Lol 😂
What area do you live in? Maybe a nearby family could include you into their extended family 🙂
Yep, I feel your pain
I am divorced and I think marriage can be great and makes your life great and I am somewhat open to a future with a partner. But I refuse to believe I can't have this dream without a man. The man I had felt more like a liability than an asset. They use the examp!e of husband and wife already. Married dreaming together learning to work together but it goes way beyond when I was a teen and in my twenties my closest friend who I spent the most time with was four years my senior and her friends and we canned and dehydrated and it was very much a social affair. It was mostly women but some men I moved away and don't have it now but I had community. It is tricky right now building that community right this minute but build friendship with like minded people and with complentry skill sets. Think community. And support network and people to bless
i plan to start alone. once i have land i think it'll be easier to convince others to come and help 😅
@@jaeesmichelle that's exactly what I have done, I'm currently installing a rain water harvesting system, I have been growing a garden, and did some canning for the first time last week
I've been towing trailers since I was 12. One thing I heard a few years ago regarding learning how to haul livestock was to put a 5 gallon bucket FULL of water in your trailer and practice until you can haul it without spilling any water. My dad just rode with me and trained me.
I guess you could survive without it lol but another skill that came to my mind is what you can forage in your area. Even backyards in town have dandelions you can make into teas and jellies, and in the woods behind me grows a wild mint we use for tea that knocks out a cold faster than any medication I know of. All kinds of useful things you can gather for free if you put in a little looking. 🙂
So, I'm super curious to hear more about recognizing diseases in your trees, and what to do about it!
Excellent topic for a video follow up question and answer!
I've just found your RUclips channel and I love it. I've grew up working in the gardens, raising chickens, had a couple goats (as pets, truly) and ducks at one point. Now I'm married with a 3rd kiddo on the way and we are planning to begin looking at properties in March.
Our whole goal is to be able to provide a space for my family and my aging parents to safely have community and to teach my children to love and respect all the Lord has given us.
Our families are so excited to unite and learn together. Thank you for all of your wisdom! This is exactly the video that I needed to find!
I just discovered your channel and just catching up on your old shows. You guys are very professional and I appreciate what you sharing here. Good Luck with your journey.
Can I just take the time to say, I think it's really awesome that you and your family are sharing your lives and your knowledge. God Bless.
Thanks for answering my curiosity question! And thanks for pointing out the need for developing hospitality! It is a concept sorely lacking in this day and age. It is foundational in the Rule of St. Benedict (which tells me in part, why you enjoy Brother Cadfael stories!).
I've found that I actually save money by selling the homegrown food that I grow, and buying supermarket stuff for myself. If anything goes wrong I'll start eating my own food, but I'll go with what's more profitable while I can.
That’s hilarious!
I really got a lot of takeaways from your video! Thank you! I have a bit of an upbringing around this but lost some things along the way. These past 6 months have brought some of it back and I've learned new things from you two (and a few other RUclipsrs). Thanks for what you are doing! I think you are needed more now than ever! Blessings!
Sometimes my dream of homesteading feels so far out of reach, but this video really helped remind me how many skills I have already spent time developing and how everyone of those skills brings me closer to where I want to be
I was raised that food should be shared. For me, the best thing is when someone likes what I've cooked. Your thoughts on hospitality really felt true. I didn't associate this with homesteading, but it really fits. I think this is one of the elements I'm seeking.
This is my first time watching
Thanks for watching!
I don't make pickles anymore but wanted to pass on a tried and true trick. Place 1 oak leaf into the pickle jar before canning and the tannin in the leaf will keep the pickles crisp.
Thank you very much
I just shave my head and call it the day. The best haircut I ever gave myself. Even as a woman. Being bold for a while made me save so much money on shampoo
It’s great in the summmer !!!
One skill to add to this list. BASIC FIRST AID . A must have if far from any from any medical facility.
Great tips! I'm trying to start this in a few years and I'm really trying to learn as much now before we buy some acreage 😁 I'm definitely going to put some of these to practice sooner than later
I love sharing my coffee with you guys on Sunday morning :) Thank you for sharing on this topic! It's a really good reminder for me because right now buying land or a house isn't possible. So taking this time to experiment with the garden, preserving and buying meat in bulk for the first time... it's all important. I don't necessarily feel like a homesteader, but as you said, it's really a mindset shift.
My husband and I have been gradually learning these things over the last 10 years... we still live in the city, unfortunately, but we've started gardening, I've learned (and grown) medicinal herbal remedies and buying and storing in bulk (as much as possible). And learning solutions/ substitutes for the more technical stuff for when we do move. This information is so accurate. Thank you for putting all that together! 💯
Thanks for sharing!
This is a fantastic video. I have so many aspirations for homesteading. Right now I feel stuck in my city, feeling attached and dependent on so many things. I really appreciate you guys showing us small ways we can break free and become independent right where we are!
Has your family ever thought of starting to grow mushrooms somewhere on the homestead? Both as a way to help with composting and for feeding the family nutrient rich mushrooms?
This was wildly helpful! Thank you for the encouragement as we consider what this life can be for our family.
I can’t recommend this video enough. Thank you for doing a video on this topic. It’s actually more necessary than most now when they begin a homestead. You covered so much and we’re very helpful! We enjoy your channel greatly. God bless friends! ☺️
Yes! The one I work to convey it's cooking, from ingredients, using what I need to use up next. Feeds us and reduced waste. So different than the "American way"!
That part remained trough to me but returning to local, seasonal (bulk?) ingredients and reducing meat (from 8-12 meals out of 21! including something) still looked daunting.
I just caught this video and thought it would be good to listen and see where we are with homesteading. I am surprised with what we are doing compared to your list. We are doing a bit of everything now in anticipation of buying land later one. I want to thank you for sharing your list, I am feeling more confident that we are on the right track and just need to continue taking steps forward.
Just came across your videos recently after watching so many other homesteading channels. I love the lists of things you need to learn and what to do once you have your property. One thing you might have added to this particular list is Time Management. We should not try to do everything at once, learn what needs to be done and plan our days accordingly, and forgive ourselves if something doesn't get done.
Another great episode. What I liked about it most, is that, it made me realize. I'm more prepared than I originally thought. That's a great comfort, thank you!
I love your comment.
@@NorthnSouthHomestead aw... thank you!
A word of advice to anyone intending to buy country property to homestead in FL. Check to see if the county clerk to see if there is a deadline for claiming ag status for a tax break. Some counties require a timeline of 30 days, other are different. Always check on that no matter where you’re moving to.
I live on a large farm here in Northern Arkansas. At 70 years old there is no way I can do everything. My wife died some 18 years ago but I have my lovely 90 year old Mother in law living with me. This may sound crazy but I keep bringing other families in. I am Baptist. But we have a Mexican family that is catholic, 3 mennonite families and a widow lady that was mormon. They all have there own homes here on the farm. Nearly every Friday night we share a meal together and then gather around and sing. We built a lodge and a church building to have socials in. We have a large garden, green house and a orchard. We raise chickens for food and eggs. Rabbits, cattle for food and milk. 9 bee hives, We also have wild game, deer, wild hogs, Turkey, squirrel, ever couple of years we mite kill a Bear. Field crops of corn, oats, wheat. We also have a sawmill and some natural gas wells we make Royalties off of. We cut about 300 acres of hay, sell some and keep some for our own livestock.
Love your first point. I have started my homestead garden on a tiny balcony in a 1 bdrm second story apt. We just bought land and are building our dwelling. Hopefully 6 months and we will be able to upscale a bit but I started a year ago right here learning how to garden and build and all the other essentials.
RE gardening, even if you have gardened for a long time, if you move to a different climate (there are many just in the USA), you will need to learn what works in your new area. I'm now in the desert. 🤷♀️😄
Great chat, thank you for sharing with us the basics of what we need to start working on.
I just moved from Canada to rural Japan. Have a house and some land and am excited to get working on a homestead of a slightly different kind of lifestyle.
Looking forward to your next chat so we can learn more! :)
I'd suggest learning how to use whitewash (slaked lime paint) on your buildings, particularly the insides of dairy barns, pig sty shelters, & chicken coops, since the limewash is naturally antimicrobial. it'll usually need a couple of coats, but it won't harm your animals, will cut down significantly on the risk of mold or mildew, and will brighten interiors so that you need less light to see what you're doing than if you left wood, brick, etc, bare. Old time chicken coops, milking barns, and dairy rooms (where milk was processed, butter & cheese made, etc) were always coated in whitewash for hygienic reasons.
Those who've done the egg preservation thing with glasswater, it's the same stuff, slaked lime (pickling lime), just used in a different way.
Finally a starting homestead video that doesn't tell me I have to be a vegetarian, thanks yall!
My husband had Covid and was suffering with a fever. What helped him the most was Mullien tea and bone broth alternating.
Love the updated list. You have previously touched on this subject as have other channels. This time you have included a number of additional but relevant skills. Thank you for not recycling the topic.
I agree, hats at the table are a no no. Love you guys.
HELLO to all homesteaders.
I only wish, i had money to buy my own place.. but i do not have that luxury of being able to work my way to save up for a farm with alot acres but havin health issues, makes me a liability!
But i watch all of u and i feel like i am there with u! Thank you, for that experiences!
I learned how to grow food and raised chickens on .28 acre of land. Anyone can do it! If you research it, you can find lots of methods to produce food inside your home (ie: Kratky hydroponics for fresh produce in minimal space in a “set and forget it” situation, good for beginners!). I’m fascinated by learning how to produce things from scratch. I love knowing where my food comes from and what’s in it and what’s NOT in it lol. I also enjoy making clothing (I’ve even designed patterns on butcher paper 😂), blankets, and I am a hardcore DIY’er. I was raised that way and getting back to it seems natural and right for my family. ☺️I want to add other skills now. Other skills I don’t have like home decor is just not that important to me but I suppose I should figure it out haha. I’m learning canning. I love drying/dehydrating and fermenting and making cultured dairy products. I enjoy processing and preserving meats as well. I think I just enjoy learning practical skills.😂 Next: archery! 😁Id say homesteading is great for a “jack of all trades”. If you don’t start out that way, you’ll end up being one! ☺️
I ended up with a quality stand mixer because a broken one was on sale for 10 bucks. My husband fixed it in about 5 minutes. Wonderful message.
This was so good!! Thank you so much for taking time to teach us! I'm so appreciative of you both! God bless!!
Oh wow I LOVE your differentiation between hospitality and entertaining. Something I need to work on. This was such a fantastic video. I was sucked into cooking from scratch after having my first baby 4 months ago and now and dabbling in to other skills - started making kefir and sourdough bread, next project is kombucha and Mozarella! This spring hoping to plant a few vegetables and herbs and try canning and dehydrating for the first time… really enjoying this new hobby! Thank you for all the information!
Realistic and smart advice. Thank you for making this video. God bless you both and your adorable children. 🙏🇺🇸
Josh: my hair is a bit shaggy.
*lifts his hat to reveal silky, wavy silver locks of abundant hair*
Dude, don't hide that. You're hair is amazing!
LOL. Thanks!
Haa..haa.. so true
I just finished 4 mouths of having no useable running water do to water contamination of the city water system. It was hard at first but got a lot easier time went on.
I admire you both,, it’s a lot of hard work..God bless you and your family 🙏💕
Thank you for this! I ache for my own property but it feels good knowing that I can still get the skills in a smaller way. We have quails for meat and eggs, I pressure can, ferment, bake and keep a store of useful things. Getting there!
Wow! You have a county fair! Where we live everything has been cancelled😞. I'm so glad to hear that life is continuing in other places. Have a great time! I love the Lego creation idea. I may have to share that idea with our fair team if life returns to normal next year.
Fun, that your county allowed the fair. Nothing here in Minnesota. So sad for kids. I loved doing the fair with my grandchildren
You said bake bread so I immediately got up and made some while you were still talking. It's rising now- I love how quick and easy it can be! Took me like 5 minutes to get the dough together.
As always, loaded with tons of relevant and useful information, and so pleasantly presented. Thank you. Please might I ask if you have any tips to offer on Home Curing of meats / Charcuterie..? I have been experimenting over the years and always, with great success. I honestly do believe if people tried it, they might be pleasantly surprised ! I look forward to hearing from you at a time of your convenience and prat that God Bless you in all you set your hands to. Warm greetings from France.
Very good information! I am always thankful for my Mother who was a home economics teacher!
WORKING TOGETHER WAS A NATURAL SKILL I LEARNED FROM BIRTH TO 5-YEARS-OLD, WE SOLD VEGETABLES W/ LARGE GARDENS! GREEN HOUSE WORK, AND PICKING FRUITS! SO IT COMES NATURAL FOR ME TO WORK WITH MY CHILDREN WHILE COOKING AND BAKING. IT WAS THE BEST TIMES SPENT WITH MY CHILDREN, AND GRANDCHILDREN...
Great video. You mentioned never being able to find used jeans for young boys. I don’t ever remember my dad buying me a pair of jean shorts either. Once the knees were blown out, or too small he cut them into shorts.
I can’t wait to take these and turn my waiting room into a practice room!
I’m doing the very same thing 💝
I absolutely love watching all your videos I learn so much, just wish you could do more of them but understand y'all are very busy with everything.
This is all so wonderful! I have been bingeing your videos and i cant wait to start homesteading. We are buying land this summer
You can put some leafs in there to keep them crisp.
Thank you! God bless
Definitely Community- sufficiency! love that and pantry management... so true!
Look at the sodium content on canned goods, soups, hamburger helper,, etc.. scratch is so much healthier ..no wonder so many have high blood pressure..I have canned goods for food storage in this pandemic .. but you have to be sure to use herbs,onion and garlic as substitutes for salt.
Agreed! Excellent comment. :)
A great Pantry Chat today. It was very informative and lets me sort of know where I stand in becoming a homesteader. Most of everything you said applies to me minus having animals ( getting chickens soon) and driving a tractor. Wouldn't be able to use a tractor here anyway as we live on top of a hill.
I am so happy I've found y'all. I would love to homestead at least 50% of my food and this is a really helpful guide to get me there someday :)
I love it! Learning before hand ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
This is so informative and thoughtful. Thank you so much for sharing!
Freezing and drying/dehydrating were the first preserving skills I learned. Canning scared me for a while...
Mum of 11 here.😊🙋♀️ We live on 1.6 acres. And have several fruit trees. With everything going on in this crazy world i am begining to look into growing our owv food and canning.
The biggest issue we have at the moment is with our dog. (A 1 year old, Macedonian Shepherd) she chews on and destroys EVERYTHING so im hoping we can fence off some land for a veggie patch. We also want to get some chickens. But will need to fence them off for the same reason.
We live in potato growing country. So we can buy a 20lb bag of potatoes for less than $1 for 2 lbs (every now and then, but typically $1 for 2 lbs.)
And we have lots of organic farms around us. 😃
God bless.😊
Get her some Real chews like Bully sticks
For simple entertainment... have you talked about your kids and media, screen time, and things like that. How you handle electronics and your children? I would love to hear your perspective.
Much love from down south
We love watching your videos. We live in a big city and don’t have any yard at all. But I have planter boxes lining my little balcony.
We are in the process of buying a property hopefully with a little acreage.
I have taught myself pressure canning a little pickling and am doing research on dehydrating. Y’all are a real inspiration. What preserving type is easiest to you? I haven’t touched fermentation yet. One at a time. Lol
Small house on half lot in town. I have 33 Shiraz Grapevines (I make my own wine), 4 table grapevines, rhubarb patch, 7 blueberry, 7 citrus, apple, 2 dwarf almond, pear, strawberries, kale, runner beans, tomatoes, potato patch, garlic, and more. I accidentally cut my water pipe and had to use my solar shower (even on cold days) for two weeks. HAM radio certified, 9000 litres rainwater storage, worm farm, and if I had more property I'd have some livestock. Unfortunately I'm just an old man (still working full-time in software) and it's too late for me to move to a larger piece of property, especially after adding all the wall, ceiling, and under-floor insulation, the HRV system, the 7.8 kW solar system, &c. I wouldn't want to start those projects all over again. Neighbours tolerate my gardens, especially when I give them about half of what I produce.
Excellent information so not so overwhelming in starting.
Glad it was helpful!
Just found your channel. Thank you for all the wisdom you're sharing! We moved to the country and have a house in town with a big lot but my husband and I will have access to the family 40 acre farm one day. It's currently being leased out and there's very little infrastructure. But the dream is starting to be planned. What a great time to find you at this foundational stage. Bright Blessings. Thanks for sharing your journey so we can explore our paths too.
This is my dream to be able to one day live, but I will be doing it on my own because I am single.
I was thinking about adding to your list. Home schooling. A family should teach their children all the skills. I will have to learn calculus. Jui Jitsu, a basic skill for boys, also, grappling. A man needs to be competent in protecting himself and his family. Other things.
I'm late to this party, but to hold the water temperature at 180, look into a sous vide. I use it for meat, but it's only job is maintaining water temperature.
Thank you so much, I took lots of notes. We just picked up some land and WoW, talk about a blank canvas..lol scary and exciting..
Great advise! We all need to develop these skills in life. I think it gives a more deep meaning in our life. I know that kind of entertainment grams was talking about. That’s all we had growing up. We did chores while talking and messing with each other. We never thought about it as a job. It was fun entertainment! And Caroline you are absolutely right, chickens are so fun to watch! And also guineas; they are even funnier in my opinion. Thank you guys for another great video. God bless you and your family!
Can’t wait to watch this with my husband!!!
I would REALLY like a paid DIY natural cleaning products class. I have all your classes and have learned so much over the last year. This is an area I have not done well with.
There are so many great resources for this online. Pinterest is a great place to research information or just Google it.
Just Google what product you want to make, with Non-toxic and Natural in the search.
This video was filmed on my birthday!!!
Great list, definitely items you don't see from those "doomsday preppers" and are all so practical and necessary. Thank you for all that you do to share and teach real, necessary, practical skills that help every person in their everyday lives.
Can't stop watching you guys! Love you!!!
Great subject today. All good 'starts'.
while I guess I passed the test on all of them. ok it time to move to the country.
Go for it go for it if you can ❤️
I would love a video on pantry management.