If there is one snack my family cannot get enough of, it is chips and salsa. It was game over the minute I taught my kids how to melt shredded cheese onto tortilla chips in the microwave. Hint: If there is one way to make a healthy snack like chips and salsa into a very […] The post How to Can Homemade Salsa appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Homesteading is hard work. You take on the responsibility of keeping a garden and raising animals in addition to your home and family. The most common complaint among homesteaders is finding time to get everything done. When you have the added responsibility of being a stay at home farm mom with young children, completing farm […] The post How to Get Farm Chores Done When You Have Small Children appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Pests are by far the most frustrating part of keeping an organic home garden. We do everything we can to produce healthy, happy plants. We build up our soil so it’s rich in nutrients. We feed our soil and our plants so they have everything they need. We mulch and water so the plants don’t get stressed. […] The post 6 Easy Steps for Organic Pest Control appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Food spending is something that plagues nearly every family in America and beyond. It’s a constant struggle to eat healthy, keep spending down, and not feel like you’re starving every waking hour of the day. But how do we do it when it seems like food prices just continue to rise? Here are 7 simple […] The post 7 Ways to Fight Rising Food Costs appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Self sufficiency used to be a way of life for our society. It was how families provided food for the table and cash to cover expenses. To know a skill was to guarantee your future. What has happened in just two generations? Our society has changed. We are now taught to strive for convenience and […] The post 6 Reasons to Become More Self Sufficient appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

What images come to mind when someone mentions animals on the homestead? Chickens, right? Maybe goats? Not many people consider the benefit that ducks can provide. In fact, they can usually be an easier starter animal for beginners, and here’s why: 1. Ducks are More Disease and Parasite Resistant than Chickens I love my chickens, […] The post 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Raising Ducks appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

You’ve made the decision to grow your own food. You’re excited at the prospect of fresh green beans and broccoli from your garden being served on your dinner table. Your budget shouts for joy as you replace expensive organic produce from the store with organic fruits and vegetables you’ve grown yourself. But there’s a catch… […] The post 5 Things You Can Do NOW To Plan Your Vegetable Garden appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Composting allows gardeners to turn kitchen waste and lawn clippings into fertilizer for their gardens. It builds the soil in your garden by adding rich organic matter and encouraging earthworms who benefit your plants. Plus, it reduces your kitchen waste by reusing many scraps that would typically be thrown in the trash. Turning scraps into […] The post Composting 101 – How to Start Composting appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Producing food for your family is a goal for most homesteading families on the path to self-sufficiency. Taking control of your food supply means more stability and less worry. You know what went into it and where it’s been. You can incorporate sustainable practices that improve your production over time. Plus, fresh, homegrown farm products […] The post 4 Ways to Produce Food for Your Family appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more

Producing food for your family is a goal for most homesteading families on the path to self-sufficiency. Taking control of your food supply means more stability and less worry. You know what went into it and where it’s been. You can incorporate sustainable practices that improve your production over time. Plus, fresh, homegrown farm products […] The post 4 Ways to Produce Food for Your Family appeared first on The Not So Modern Housewife ..read more