What is a Homesteader? Are You a Homesteader?
Every Homesteader has their own unique goals and values. But generally speaking, homesteaders have many, if not most of the same goals. They may adhere to any number of the following principles:
If your lifestyle reflects any of the concepts below, then you're practicing some level of homesteading; even if you live in the city or suburbs.
*based loosely on articles from about.com
Every Homesteader has their own unique goals and values. But generally speaking, homesteaders have many, if not most of the same goals. They may adhere to any number of the following principles:
- Respect for an a desire to use the time-honored home skills of our grandparents (this does not preclude using modern tech too)
- Living in a sustainable and earth friendly manner
- Practicing Self-sufficiency/self-reliance as a normal part of your lifestyle
- Being mindful of what all you consume as well as the level of waste you produce
- Using organic practices wherever possible
- Learning to do things yourself instead of hiring others
- Being frugal and having respect for money
- Cooking and making things from scratch
- A strong emphasis on utilizing local community resources
- Growing your own food, herbs, and medicinals
- Sharing and caring for others in the community.
If your lifestyle reflects any of the concepts below, then you're practicing some level of homesteading; even if you live in the city or suburbs.
*based loosely on articles from about.com
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