Millennial Homesteading: Skills For Our Post-Apocalyptic Lifestyle

By Sydney Parr

Being able to produce, process, and store your food is an invaluable skill that brings so much abundance to your life and, in the event of an emergency, could save it. There are countless more skills that could be learned as a family or an individual that can bring everyone closer together and create unforge

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sydney Parr
• Release date: Jul 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088193150

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Being able to produce, process, and store your food is an invaluable skill that brings so much abundance to your life and, in the event of an emergency, could save it. There are countless more skills that could be learned as a family or an individual that can bring everyone closer together and create unforgettable memories, as well as help in the event of a natural disaster or personal emergency. Being able to pack a go bag, knowing how to darn a hole, fix a generator, and so much more. Together we're going to go over thirty essential skills to know for those who want to be able to do things without relying on technology, or who are experimenting with living off-grid, or even for those who want to be a little more sustainable than they already are. Let's get started!

Table of Contents

Candles

Darning

Drying Herbs/Flowers

Hand Washing/Drying

Laundry Detergent

Lotion

Making Butter

Making Cheese

Making Cleaners

Making Essential Oils

Making Salts

Making Vinegar

Making Yeast

Medicinal Herbs

Oil Lamps

Personal Care Items

Purifying Water

Saving Seeds

Setting Up Go Bags

Setting Up A First Aid Kit

Shampoo

Simple Clay Work

Simple Maintenance

Simple Sewing

Simple Woodwork/Whittling

Soap

Tallow

Toothpaste

Wax Wraps

Candles:

Making your own candles can be a fun way to start your sustainability journey! You have complete control, from choosing which wax you use to the scents, containers, and colors. You can support your local beekeepers by outsourcing beeswax or ordering soy wax from reputable sources. No matter what you choose, remember to have fun with it. This is an excellent activity for the whole family to enjoy!

Supplies-

Container

Wax

Wicks

Wick holder

Fragrance

Scissors

Spoon

Process-

Prep your containers

Measure the amount of wax appropriate for your container, and add about 1 oz extra per container to account for shrinkage

Measure your wick to the height of your container, and leave a little extra

Secure your wick in its holder, and then place the wick in the center of your container

Melt your wax. You can do this in a double boiler, in the microwave, or on a hot plate if you have one

Stir in your desired fragrance and pour it into your containers

After the wax sets up,