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  1. 01-06-2010, 01:26 PM #1
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    Default I've got a goal.

    Ok so for awhile now I've had this goal that I want to accomplish. I want to own my own Homestead. Build everything from scratch, if possible and live off the land as best I can. My boyfriend is with me on this dream and wants to help anyway he can.

    Now I just need help. Is this possible? How can I go about doing this? I know it's going to take a long time to save up money and getting it all ready. But what do I have to do to prepare for this?

    Any help would be awesome!
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    You should be able to find tons of great advise and help here. Sorry, I really don't have any for you!
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    and furbabies Morrison passed away 12/9/07...will be missed greatly and Casey our German Shepherd mixed mutt from the local animal shelter
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  3. 01-06-2010, 02:21 PM #3
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    I'd start learning as many basic skills as possible while paying off debts (if you have any?) and saving up for the land.

    Can you sew? Can? Garden? Do you have any carpenter skills? What kind of "off the grid" technology are you familiar with? Will you use solar power? Will you dig a well?

    Sounds like a GREAT goal! I'm sure there are lots of FV'ers who have loads of info on this! Wishing you all the best! Keep us posted!
    Kace - married to Dh 12 years

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    Full-time homemaker, part-time worker, college student. Always pinchin' pennies!
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  4. 01-07-2010, 08:32 AM #4
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    No advice, but I just want to say Good Luck! I'm sure someone will have some helpful info for you here
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  5. 01-07-2010, 08:38 AM #5
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    I like to read "MOther Earth News". Has a lot of off the grid,raise chickens make your own breag sort of articles. It is at my library. Grit and country living mags. Also look up permaculture stuff.
    And yes,learn as much as you can about sustainable living.
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    http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/

    http://www.google.com/search?q=homes...rlz=1I7RNWQ_en

    I've been over almost all the first 3 pages of the second link. Some good info there. Find the ones that interest you and mark them in favorites

    Mother Earth News is also online

    http://www.motherearthnews.com/
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    Good for you.......great idea......keep us posted on your progress.

    Wish you the best in reaching your dream!
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    It is SO important to have goals and dreams!!!! My greatest strength is cheering people on - shall be looking forward to following your journey!!
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    Check out [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Country-Living-Fashioned-Recipe/dp/0912365951"]"Country Living"[/ame] by Carla Emery. Amazing stuff in there you might want to know about before going ahead. helps to have as many skills under your belt as you can before you buy I'd think. Work on developing practical skills and purchasing useful tools (like pressure canner, sewing machine, carpenter's tools, plumbing tools, etc.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Luv2BeFrugal View Post
    I'd start learning as many basic skills as possible while paying off debts (if you have any?) and saving up for the land.
    There is a section of the forum called "Survival and Preparedness".
    Lots of good information there. You can get there with this
    link:

    [ame="http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=171"]Preparedness and Survival - Frugal Village Forums[/ame]

    Once you get there, there is a post about the best books on
    this subject. Luv2BeFrugal's advice is so important. You will
    have to read as much as you can to learn what it takes and
    then you will have to start learning the skills and saving. It
    is good to see you are so young. Don't let this dream slip
    away from you!

    Here is the link to the books post:

    [ame="http://www.frugalvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122475"]If you had to choose only one - Frugal Village Forums[/ame]

    Report in once in awhile and let us know how you are doing
    and what you are learning! Many of the people here are very
    skilled in sewing, canning, gardening, cooking, etc. If you
    have questions as you go along, there will always be
    someone to help you.

    Best of luck to you!!
    You have succeeded in life when all you really want is only what you really need.
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    If you can't tell, I share your dream <says "wanna_homestead">.

    I like this site - maybe it will be of some use to you:
    http://www.daycreek.com/dc/html/ssmenu.htm

    I enjoyed the "Look Before You Leap" article.

    Blessings to you!!
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