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[...] : “Aftermath: A Story of Survival” (now available in paperback and on Kindle) is COMING TO HOMESTEAD DREAMER!! Not sure what we are talking about? Read on! In early 2014, our friends over at [...]

[...] I am now (which is a pretty great place to be!). Here is a recap of the first year journey Homestead Dreamer, and the awesome fans, have taken me on. The blog was registered in February. Before that, [...]

[...]   (link will take you to all episodes) where the readers choose what happens next! Written by Homestead Dreamer as a guest author on Tin Hat Ranch.com! The post The Hidden Value in Disaster Novels [...]

[...] or sell your information. Ever. Post may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Homestead Dreamer! The post Catching up Around the Homestead – August & September appeared first on [...]

[...] to grow as many of the veggies we eat on a regular basis as I can. Not only for myself and Mister Dreamer, but also my mother in law who is incredibly supportive and encouraging of our efforts. I [...]

[...] on doing all of the things I would like to that will hopefully get us through the winter. Mister Dreamer and I have agreed that we will have a separate greenhouse for growing tomatoes. Doing it this [...]

[...] Mister Dreamer and I went on our first hunting trip last week. Even though we were both raised here in rural [...]

[...]  Press and Seal  cling wrap. Now, I have to give credit where it is due and it was Mister Dreamer who learned this wonderful trick when he was helping to package up some salmon last [...]

[...] investments that I had to make for this cycle to truly pay off in the long run. I needed a vacuum sealer and we ended up having to buy a smaller chest freezer, too. We already had the pressure canner [...]

[...] it does make it easier!). Dry spices and herbs. Thickening agent (like corn starch, optional) Vacuum sealer and sealing lid attachments (optional) or vacuum seal in a bag! To make a Stew Starter, you [...]

[...] I vacuum sealed up some veggie mixes for the freezer (think stir fry!). I also used the vacuum sealer to seal up the jars of “stew starts” as I call them. Some of the dried fruit that I had [...]

[...] it with salmon fillets for the dogs (yes, we feed salmon to our dogs). As I was putting my vacuum sealer through its paces, I began to notice that I just didn’t have enough room for everything and [...]

[...] 8 months and 90,000 words later, the Saturday Survival Serial has officially been turned into a book! Not sure what I am talking about? READ ON to [...]

[...] end on 2015-09-01 23:59:59 The post Saturday Survival Serial – Week 1 appeared first on Homestead Dreamer. [...]

[...] it, even without a dehydrator. *sigh* Post may contain affiliate links. Did you know the Saturday Survival Serial is now a book AND that there is a second volume already started? If you missed out on [...]

[...] moved to a more Northern location. YOUR IDEA HERE! Others can vote on it, too! The post Saturday Survival Serial – Week 3 appeared first on Homestead Dreamer. [...]

[...] canning was making jams and jellies. The berries were free and abundant. I was nervous about pressure canning and thought that water-bath canning would be a good way to build a little confidence. [...]

[...] Oven Cooking: Off-Grid Before Off-Grid Was Cool from The Backyard Pioneer Day 21 – Pressure Canning the Harvest from Timber Creek Farm Day 22 – Personal Protection & Awareness from [...]

[...] and getting superior produce – usually at lower prices, too! If you are unsure about pressure canning, learn to water-bath can high acid foods! You can make applesauce, jams and jellies,  and [...]

[...] just a mere 18 months ago, I hadn’t canned anything in my life. No water-bath canning or pressure canning of any kind. Oh sure, I would ‘help’ and watch Grandma jar up applesauce, peaches, apple [...]

You may be asking yourself, “What in the heck is a garlic scape?” In a word: Delicious! More specifically though, the garlic scape is a thicker st [...]

[...] Post may contain affiliate links While I was out harvesting the first garlic scapes of the year, I decided it would also be a good time to harvest some other herbs and spices I [...]

[...] out another good harvest of them, fingers crossed. We have gotten some strawberries, the garlic scapes, a few green onions here and there as well. The green beans are finally starting to produce [...]

[...] bought at the store with deep, rich green colored leaves and strong stocks. I learned about garlic scapes but didn’t see any coming up at all so thought I had bought the softneck variety. Hardneck [...]

[...] unforeseen disasters. I addressed 10 of these myths about preppers in an article over at The Survival Mom. Click the link and read on! http://thesurvivalmom.com/myths-about-preppers/ The post Myths [...]

[...] and food. Here is a list I made of 10 Uses for Zip Ties and you can find it over at The Survival Mom! Click here for 10 Uses for Zip Ties The post 10 Uses for Zip Ties appeared first on [...]

[...] face from a solar EMP to man made nuclear winters.  I wrote an article for The Survival Mom on “Why I Read Disaster Novels, and You Should, Too.” Not all of the stories available [...]

[...] about choosing an emergency food storage company, you can read an article I wrote for The Survival Mom. I wrote about the criteria I personally came up with when we were choosing a company. Post [...]

Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these act [...]

[...] . How ever you get out there to enjoy the season, be safe! Be prepared! The post Family Prepping Activities for Winter appeared first on Homestead Dreamer. [...]

[...] of preparedness and survivalism to them. It is so easy to turn these times into family prepping activities! Read on! Hot Cocoa Around the Fire – The leaves are changing and the cooler nights invite [...]