Learning to homestead means adjusting to a different pace of life. In rural areas, things move at a rhythm that contrasts sharply with the city’s hustle. Sometimes, it’s about slowing down—taking the time to chat with neighbors, enjoy the quiet of nature, and appreciate the simple moments. But when the weather shifts or a special event comes up, it’s time to pick up the pace and get things done. Join me on PurlsAndPixels as I share the rustic living tips and advice I’ve gathered while building my homestead, blending the art of slowing down with the know-how to tackle the challenges of rural living.
Why I Wear a Mesh Hat and Smell Like Cookies in June 🍪 Deep in the piñon forests of Southwest…
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Hold your Tomatoes, Folks; It’s Not Time to Plant Outside Yet! 🌱❄️ If you’re anything like me, the…
Relax
Many of us have chosen homesteading to get away from the hustle and bustle of today’s typical lifestyle. Leaving behind the city noise to clear your head and live at a slower pace is the goal. So make sure that you do it! Take time to enjoy your new lifestyle. Meet the locals and learn their traditions. Stop and smell the flowers (and I mean literally!). Learn to shake off the city speed with rustic living tips, guides, & tutorials.
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Get to Work
When danger is approaching, you have to act quickly to protect your homestead. Learn to spot incoming danger and join me as I prepare my property for inclement weather, aggressive predators, and other hazards of rural living. Together, we’ll explore practical rustic living tips and strategies to keep your homestead safe and thriving, no matter what comes your way.
Why I Wear a Mesh Hat and Smell Like Cookies in June 🍪 Deep in the piñon forests of Southwest…
Hold your Tomatoes, Folks; It’s Not Time to Plant Outside Yet! 🌱❄️ If you’re anything like me, the…
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A Colorado Homesteader’s Guide to Wildlife Coexistence 🏔️ 🦁 When you choose to homestead in…
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