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Cooking with apples often means a lot of apple peels find their way into the compost pile. Apple scrap vinegar is a way to get one more use out of something that would otherwise go

Self-reliant living starts with re-skilling, and unless you have a mentor handy, there's no better way than hitting the books. These are my favorite books for self reliant living, and they're taught me more than

Traditional Amish survival tips for off-grid living and homesteading. Learn practical skills and techniques for a self-sufficient lifestyle.

How to Can Everything ~ 100+ Canning Recipes for Organized from A to Z for Preserving the Harvest

This homemade Worcestershire Sauce is a lot like the commercially prepared version, with a taste that's well rounded and full of umami.

Earning a little bit of money from your homestead is easy enough. Sell a dozen eggs to a few neighbors, or take a few homemade jams to the farmers market and you'll have a bit

Humans require salt for survival, plain and simple. While it's easy enough to extract salt from seawater, that's only practical if you're near the coast. Inland sources of salt were well known to our ancestors,

Rediscover the lost art of pioneer skills with these 21 essential techniques! Covering skills like making soap, preserving food without refrigeration, and building natural shelters, this guide helps you reclaim the self-reliance of early homesteaders. Save this pin to build practical skills for a self-sufficient lifestyle!

Willow bark has been used for centuries as a natural pain reliever. It contains salicin, which was later synthesized and is the active ingredient in aspirin. It's reputed to relieve pain without the stomach upset