Self-Reliance Archives

Are Foxes Friendly?

March 12, 2026 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Are foxes friendly to humans and chickens? Learn more by reading about a family of foxes discovered on a homestead.

The First Aid Kit Every Farm and Outdoor Enthusiast Should Have

December 29, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Rural property owners face different medical risks. When you’re 30-plus minutes from a hospital, the contents of your first aid kit matter.

Living Off the Grid Essentials: Considerations for Getting Started

October 1, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Learning how to get off the grid involves several key considerations. Off the grid essentials include land, power, heating, and water resources.

Connecting Children and Nature

September 25, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Encourage your kids to get outside with these activities for connecting children and nature. Discover the importance of nature in child development.

Homeschool Gardening for Child Development

June 19, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Explore various homeschool gardening activities for child development, including math games and gardening lesson plans.

Crayfish vs Crawfish: Where Do Crayfish Live?

May 30, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Crayfish vs crawfish, and what is the difference? They are the same freshwater crustaceans. Learn where crayfish live, how to catch crayfish, and crayfish tank setup and care.

Live Trapping Woodchucks for Relocation

March 28, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Help ward off unwanted rodents in your yard, and learn about trapping woodchucks humanely and safely relocating groundhogs or woodchucks. Acquire groundhog prevention techniques for rodent control.

How Can I Help Climate Change Impacts?

January 17, 2025 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Do you wonder, “How can I help climate change impacts?” Learn sustainable changes for how to prevent global warming effects at home.

Emergency Candle DIY

December 2, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Learn to select a candle base, a mold, and a wick to fit your emergency candle DIY project.

Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac

November 20, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading, Self-Reliance

Find the best natural remedies for poison ivy, oak, and sumac in your cabinets, starting with oatmeal and honey and source jewelweed and plantain from your yard.

Plant Foraging — Ramps: A Treat in Early Spring

February 21, 2024 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Where to find wild ramps, their health benefits, how to start growing your own, and how to prepare this versatile plant.

Moving the Goal Post

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

Add to Favorites By Sherri Talbot While goal setting is important for farming, the first thing to remember is that farms have different functions, depending on their product and output …

Why a Former Teacher Chose Homeschool

May 30, 2023 · Countryside Contributor · Self-Reliance

After seeing the inner workings and cultures of dozens of schools, I made a firm resolution: I would homeschool my own children by any means necessary.

Tornado Season in East Texas

March 1, 2023 · Karmin Garrison · Self-Reliance

Lucky for us, we have not just one tornado season but TWO in my part of Texas, with surprises sprinkled throughout the year. Being prepared and knowing the risks, dangers, and options available to you are the biggest hurdles come tornado season(s), even if you aren’t in Texas.