Practical advice and hands-on projects for the self-sufficient family.
In an increasingly digital world, families are looking for ways to deepen their connection to one another and to the land. Family Homesteading is a guide to a simpler life, one that integrates children into the daily work of creating a sustainable homestead. From gardening and cooking, to herbalism and natural crafts, Family Homesteading shares stories and hands-on projects that will deepen relationships and build self-sufficiency skills.
Teri Page, author of the popular Homestead Honey blog, moved with her husband across country with young children to build their off-the-grid homestead on raw land. Together, they garden, forage, preserve foods, raise chickens, homeschool, and so much more. Perfect for homeschooling families or anyone working with or raising kids, readers will learn how to involve children in dozens of homesteading projects. Learn how to:
“Family Homesteading is an insightful and personal journey on homesteading with children. Teri thoughtfully reminds us to enjoy the process and not to be so focused on the end product. This is a must-read for anyone considering homesteading with children.” —Connie Meyer, UrbanOveralls.net
"Having raised a large family in the homesteading tradition, I appreciate everything author Teri Page has to say in her book Family Homesteading. In an age where we are growing increasingly removed from the cycles of nature, this book serves as a great reminder of nature's bounty and offers excellent suggestions for enjoying the homesteading lifestyle with the whole family." —Devon Young, author, herbalist, and blogger at NittyGrittyLife.com
“In this comprehensive guide to homesteading with children, Teri Page covers all the bases with topics like cooking, gardening, foraging, fermenting, and even herbal wellness. She gives us knowledgeable and practical guidance in this well thought out resource, including recipes, tips, and advice from other experienced homesteaders. This is a book that I will be recommending to all of my friends who have families of their own, whether they are already homesteading or simply homestead dreaming!” —Colleen Codekas, author of Healing Herbal Infusions
“In her book, Family Homesteading, Teri Page shares valuable details of her own family’s homesteading efforts, highlighting the many aspects of a rustic lifestyle that children, especially, love to embrace. The profiles of other families embracing the homestead life are inspiring as well, but this book is much bigger than a ‘how to homestead with kids’ guide. Delving into the instructions and recipes included in this book is a great starting point for getting back to traditional living—with the whole family. Most importantly, though, the book gives readers a sense of the satisfaction that comes from a life grounded in natural rhythms.” —Kris Bordessa, creator of Attainable-Sustainable.net
