I remember the very first Earth Day and as a young mother, I wanted to plant a garden, raise chickens, and live a simple life. But, life happens, and as I worked and grew my career as a nurse, and became involved in kids activities, I lost site of what really mattered. The simple basics of living gave way to “convenience” since I was “too busy”. Too busy to garden, too busy to cook, too busy to slow down. But everything has seemed to come back full circle. People again, especially those half my age, are still seeking what we were looking for in the 70’s. Organic gardening, living off the land, cooking from scratch, and being self reliant are all back and thriving. The “do it yourself” spirit is alive and well. And as a grandmother now, I want to be sure my grandchildren are prepared for a future that doesn’t require them to rely on someone else for their food, or unable to take care of themselves if something should happen. I want them to learn that “more” is not always better.
But where do you start on your journey to a simpler, more self reliant lifestyle? There is so much information out there it can be mind boggling.
I was asked to join over 60 bloggers who write on a wide range of topics to help us get back to the “basics of living”. There is a wide range of topics contained in one “bundle” of ebooks, ecourses, and classes. Below you will find what is included when you purchase your bundle. There is even money saving coupons included.
Cooking From Scratch
Homestead Cooking with Carol–Carol J. Alexander (Everything Home With Carol)
Whole Wheat Bread Making–Donna Miller (Millers Grain House)
Real Food And Health–Heather Lionelle (Real Food Health)
Cooking with the Seasons: Winter Edition–Herbal Academy
Off the Shelf: Homemade Alternatives to the Condiments, Toppings, and Snacks You Love–Kris Bordessa (Attainable-Sustainable)
Bliss Balls for Beginners–Luschka Van Onselen (Keeper Of The Kitchen)
10 Minute Prep Freezer Meals–Shanti Landon (Life Made Full)
Oh Lardy’s Guide to Fermenting Fruits & Vegetables–Tamara Mannelly and Kelly Liston (Oh Lardy)
The Trayer Wilderness Cookbook ~ Homesteading The Traditional Way ~ Volume 1–Tammy Trayer (Trayer Wilderness)
The Hearty and Grounding 7 Day Winter Meal Plan–Tara Wagner (Sustainable Baby Steps)
Empowered Eating–Teri Page and Tatiana Abatemarco (Homestead-Honey)
DIY
From Dirt To Dollars: A Guide to Selling at Farmers’ Markets–Annie Coombe (Country Living in a Cariboo Valley)
Dehydrating Mini eCourse–Jennifer and Bill Osuch (Self Reliant School)
DIY Face Masks and Scrubs–Stacy Karen (A Delightful Home)
Frugal Living
The Beginner’s Guide to Zero Waste Cooking: How to Make the Most Out of Nothing in the Kitchen–April Lewis (An Apple a Day Wisdom)
The Debit Card Envelope Budget–Dan Carpenter (The Daily Prep)
Six Dollar Family (From Six Dollars to Six Figures)–Stacy Barr (Six Dollar Family)
Green Living
The 3 G’s of Kitchen Cleaning–Amber Bradshaw (The Coastal Homestead)
The Complete Guide to Natural Cleaning–Angie Holden (The Country Chic Cottage)
Sustainable Lifestyle Design–Emily Uebergang (The Urban Ecolife)
Homeschool
Easy Peasy Chores–Alina Joy Dubois (Good Old Days Farm)
Back To Basics Homeschool MP3 Collection–Amy Stults and Jimmie Lanley (iHomeschool Network)
My Color Coded Homeschool Planner–Jennifer and Bill Osuch (Self Reliant School)
Vintage Kids Modern World Planner–Kelsi Rea (Raising Vintage Kids)
Homeschooling Fundamentals–Tiffany Davis (Imperfectly Happy)
Homesteading
Urban Farming For Kids–Danelle Wolford (Weed ’em & Reap)
The Urban Chicken–Heather Harris (Homestead Hippy)
Habitat Housing for Rabbits–Janet Garman (Timber Creek Farm)
Tips For The Beginning Beekeeper–Karen Creel (Garden Chick)
Pickling Primer–LeAnn Edmondson (Homestead Dreamer)
The Little Series of Homestead How-Tos–Leigh Tate (5 Acres and a Dream)
Nigerian Dwarf Goats 101: Background & Basics–Lesa Wilke (Better Hens and Gardens)
Homesteading When You Don’t Have a Homestead–Marie Beausoleil (Just Plain Marie)
Patio Raptors–Meredith Skyer (ImaginAcres)
Homestead Management–Quinn Veon (Reformation Acres)
Vegetable Gardening Basics–Rick Stone (Our Stoney Acres)
The A-Frame Pallet Planter–Shelle Wells (Preparedness Mama)
The Art of Gardening: Building Your Soil–Susan Vinskofski (Learning and Yearning)
Ready, Set, Grow!–Susannah Shmurak (Healthy Green Savvy)
Natural Remedies
Natural Herbal Living–Amanda Klenner
The Empowered Mother–Cara Comini (Health, Home and Happiness)
Cold + Flu Season – Are YOU Ready?–Carol Little R.H. (Studio Botanica)
The Beginners’’ Book of Essential Oils–Christine Dalziel (Joybilee Farm)
Homemade Beauty Essentials–Jessica Lane (104 Homestead)
How to Make Healing Herbal Salve and Lip Balm–Kami McBride (Living Awareness)
Natural Beauty From Head to Toe–Kelly Cable (Simple Life Mom)
Common Sense Home Remedies–Laurie Neverman (Common Sense Homesteading)
My Buttered Life: Personal Care Edition–Renee Harris (Hard Lotion)
The Mother magazine–Starr Meneely (The Mother Magazine)
Preparedness
Getting Prepared–Angela England (Untrained Housewife)
The Every Day Carry Guide–Chris Ruiz (The Bug Out Bag Guide)
Prepping Crash Course–Dale and Lisa Goodwin (Survivalist Prepper)
The Complete Book of Preppers Lists–Joan Crain (Family-Survival-Planning)
Food Storage Made Easy–Jodi and Julie (Food Storage Made Easy)
Your Own 72 Hour Kit Plan–Misty Marsh (Your Own Home Store)
Wonder Oven Cooking Video–Meagan Smith (My Food Storage Cookbook)
Protein Power–Riley Carson (Pioneer Settler)
Simple Living
Living A Rich Life As A Stay-At-Home Mom–Anita Fowler and Karen Jensen (Live Like You’re Rich)
Family Systems: How to Automate Your Housewife Life–Hilary Erickson (Pulling Curls)
Practical Simplicity–Rachel Jones (Nourishing Minimalism)
Handmade Gifts from the Kitchen–Stephanie Rose (Garden Therapy)
Household Organization Pack–Whitney Cornelison (Beauty In The Mess)