These homesteading for long term sustainability and self sufficiency tips will help you return to back to the basics of living off the land.

By rejecting the standards of “keeping up with the jones” and having to buy trendy consumer items, you can get into a mindset of what is really important. Family, owning land, growing and preserving your own food and raising livestock which all comes from hard work.

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Homesteading is to be self-sufficient and a lot of people these days are doing that or want to be. For those who want to be more homemade with their products and want to be so in the long run, whether it’s the city, suburbs, or rural, there are ways to get prepared for a lifestyle that is fickle.

It is baby steps, not large quantities to set up for homesteading. It is more about having the skills and attitude to make it all work out. Here are some things to know.

Be frugal and stay out of debt. No interest, finance charges, or any late fees to your credit card; in fact, cut some of them up. Keep one, pay the full bill and not just the minimum, and get rid of the rest. It means more money to build up a large saving account. Start small with a local bank; keep some backup cash hidden when needed. Besides saving money, also save up on food. Learn to grow your own food and then freeze, dehydrate, and can them safely. The same goes for household goods needed in the event of an emergency, such as a massive storm or power outage.

Meet the neighbors in your area. Don’t be shy; it’s always good to know who surrounds you and who can be major use. Staying on the personal side, if you’re not as thankful as one should be (I’m not playing the morality game), get in that state of mind. Cut clutter from the home to simplify and organize things. Maybe money on groceries can be saved when find things as an alternative with food.

All of this is being self-sufficient economically and personally. This is homesteading. It’s not for everyone, but for many, it is a lifestyle worth fully embracing because of the many rewards.

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