Interested in Homesteading Today?
My interest in homesteading today began with my favorite
old TV series,
Little House on The Prairie.
The inspiration I gleaned from that show was the catalyst for the conception of my passion for
living a simple life.
Modern Homesteading Originally, as early as 1862, homesteading was based on a law, known as the Homestead Act, granting free land to settlers. As long as you met certain criterion, you could live on the land free of charge. Modern homesteading merely represents the lifestyle situation and choices of past homesteaders. This lifestyle is defined or marked prominently by:
Homestead Living Income
There are many ways to earn a living as a homesteader. You may just find a new skill or passion that you didn't know you had that could earn you enough money each month to cover your expenses. There are also very real ways to break the "9 to 5" routine with an internet business if you know where to look.
Return to Self Sufficient Living from Homesteading Today
Go to Simple Living


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