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Hey there neighbor, we are so glad you are here! Welcome to our new series on how to start homesteading. It is based on our Quick Start Guide. Here you will find everything you need to know to get started living a more sustainable life, whether you are in the city, country, or somewhere in between. In this first installment we go over the fundamentals framework.

Below you will find the video and show notes. If you haven’t already, you can download the guide for FREE right here >

How to Start Right Now, Wherever You Are.

We think if you watch these videos, read the guide, and start practicing what you learn, you will be a homesteader. In this first installment we are going to cover our Homesteading Fundamentals Framework and talk about what to expect from the series. 

Our Homesteading Fundamentals Framework

We know that so many of us are longing for a healthier, happier life that is more connected nature. And at the same time knowing how to get started can feel overwhelming. The good news is that homesteading is more about an approach to life than a geographic location. We created the Homesteading Fundamentals Framework to make things simple. It has six categories. In this video we are going to go over those categories, and then in future videos we will share easy ways to begin incorporating them into your life.

Planning & Mindset

The first category is Planning and Mindset. The most highly effective homesteaders we know have planned out their goals and dreams, but also know how to stay flexible when things inevitably don’t go according to plan. When you develop this kind of resilience, realizing those dreams is much more likely. 

Home & Construction

The second category is Home and Construction. Very few of us start out with a turn-key homestead. And that’s OK! One of the most satisfying feelings comes when you can admire something you have created with your own hands. You can also have more control and save money by getting familiar with the details of your place. 

Food & Drink

The third category is Food and Drink. Whether or not you grow your own food, there are many ways to create nourishing meals and rejuvenating drinks at home. Cooking from scratch is generally healthier because you can control the ingredients. Preparing foods and drinks at home can also be a huge cost savings. 

Grow & Tend

The fourth category is Grow and Tend. When folks think of homesteading, big gardens right out the back door and barns full of livestock often come to mind. While those things are great, there are many other ways to become engaged in growing and tending to your own food supply with little to no space. 

Outdoors & Wildlife

The fifth category is Outdoors and Wildlife. The peace and quiet of living closer to nature can turn to frustration if your wild neighbors come knocking unexpectedly. Learning about wildlife and seasonal patterns can help you avoid conflict and find greater joy in the wilder aspects of your neighborhood. 

Sew & Craft

The sixth and final category is Sew and Craft. Sewing and crafting items to be used on your homestead can be creative and rewarding. These activities are also great ways to spend the dark, cold winter months. Selling your handicrafts may also be a way to make money to fund other homesteading projects. 

What’s Next

Well there you go! That’s an overview of our Homesteading Fundamentals Framework. In future videos we will be walking through 6 ideas for each of these categories, as they are presented in our Quick Start Guide to Homesteading. We will start with the first idea in each category, rotating through all 36. You can download the guide right now, for FREE right here on WildHomesteadLiving.com.

Please Help Us Spread this Knowledge

The world seems more uncertain than ever, but if we all start connecting more with nature, and creating some of what we need for our own survival, there is a greater chance for us all to have a thriving future. If you found this information helpful, we would love for you to subscribe to our channel YouTube Channel and share it with others. That way not only will you be among the first to know when we publish new information, you will also be helping others find it too. 

And remember, there is no one right way to homestead, only the way that’s right for you.