2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 20

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 20

Phew! So glad this week is over.  It’s been one of those weeks that just wouldn’t end.  Work was a bear – nothing bad, just busy – and home life has been hectic as well.  The Suburban Steader Homestead made some progress in terms of the garden and I even got into the workshop to

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 19

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 19

I can’t believe how quickly these weekly updates come.  Seems like the last one was just yesterday.  I guess that means I’m keeping busy.  Week 19 y’all! Can you believe we’ve exhausted almost twenty weeks in 2017? Been pretty busy around the Suburban Steader Homestead this week.  Come along and check out what went on.

Prepper’s Guide To Knots (Book Review)

Prepper’s Guide To Knots (Book Review)

Who hasn’t needed to lash items together at some point in life?  I’m sure you have – I know I do on a regular basis.  Most people take it for granted that they can jury-rig together whatever they need when tying a knot.  But are you really able to hold that Christmas tree to the

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 18

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 18

Another week, another weekly update from the Suburban Steader Homestead.  Unfortunately, there wasn’t another post in between the weekly update post from last week, but such is life.  It’s a combination of being busy at work, being busy at home and not finding something to write about that I can really sink my teeth into.

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 17

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 17

Wow! Are we at another week already?  Last week was a busy week for us here at the Suburban Steader Homestead and this week wasn’t much different.  Let’s check into the going-ons at the Suburban Steader Homestead for Week 17 of 2017! This Week’s Milestones Get Your Hike On! My twin girls are a masters

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 16

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 16

I feel like I’m cheating a little bit as I wrote the last weekly wrap-up only five days ago.  That being said, I want to get these back on track for Friday publish dates.  The last few days have been somewhat busy and exciting.  Let’s check into the going-ons at the Suburban Steader Homestead for

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 15

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 15

Spring has sprung on the Suburban Steader Homestead!  The weather has turned to the warmer weather and the gardens are starting to grow!  There was so much that happened this week that I need to get into it right now! This Week’s Milestones Back On Track! After what seems like weeks and weeks of complaining,

Backpacking: Why Preppers Should All Do It

Backpacking: Why Preppers Should All Do It

Backpacking is often thought of as this out of reach, extreme sport that only people in top physical condition undertake.  That’s just not the case.  Backpacking is as much a skill builder as it is an activity for the adventurous.  And the best part is that anyone can do it.  It can be as simple

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 14

2017 Suburban Steader Update – Week 14

We are in the lull of the homesteading season here in the Northeast.  It’s not quite warm enough to plant outside and, honestly, my home is fairly up-to-date so there’s not a lot of work that needs to occur.  That being said, I kept busy this week on the Suburban Steader Homestead so come see

Your Own 72Hr Kit Plan Ebook (Product Review)

Your Own 72Hr Kit Plan Ebook (Product Review)

In the past, I’ve posted articles on how to pack a bugout bag, but I’ve never fully addressed exactly what to put in a bug out bag or, as it’s also known, a 72hr kit.  Fortunately, for both of us, Misty Marsh from Simple Family Preparedness has taken the time to write a “by the