Homesteading Archives - Homespun Oasis

Harvesting Water

by Millie Copper | Sep 18, 2013 | Around the Homestead

This is a post that was on my homesteading blog. Water harvesting is a new concept to me (keep reading to find out why) but something that we are now spending a lot of time planning. When we moved to Wyoming from Oregon four years ago we had a bit of culture shock...

Physical Activity for Health and Well-Being

by Millie Copper | Mar 14, 2018 | Health

When I was 41 I started experiencing extreme tiredness, stomach troubles and body aches. It got so bad that I spent many an afternoon lying on the couch. After a while I discovered the trouble. The beginning of menopause. I shared some about this time on this blog....

The Need for Movement

by Millie Copper | Aug 23, 2017 | Health

Have you heard sitting is the new smoking? “For people who sit most of the day, their risk of heart attack is about the same as smoking” ~ Martha Grogan, cardiologist, Mayo Clinic The scientific community has even dubbed this “sitting disease.” It’s not...

Natural Ways to Treat Dry Winter Skin

by Millie Copper | Feb 16, 2021 | Health, Homesteading

Dry winter skin is an unpleasant side effect of the fun of the season. Whether we’re doing the homestead chores, in the mountains snowshoeing, on the ski slope, or just hanging out at home in front of the fire, dry itchy skin can be a real problem. And...

Around the Homestead: 20 Acre Work in Progress

by Millie Copper | Oct 21, 2020 | 20 Acre Homestead, Around the Homestead, Homesteading

During the time I was planning and dreaming of my own small homestead, I’d scour blogs and websites looking for ideas and inspiration. When my good friend Wardee from Traditional Cooking School started her Down Home Farm Tour series, I’d anxiously await...

Preparedness and Homesteading Resources

by Millie Copper | Sep 3, 2020 | Homesteading, Preparedness

In today’s world, with information at our fingertips and a twenty-four-hour news cycle, we can learn almost anything on a whim. But what if we couldn’t? What if you were unable to access the internet due to a cyberattack or a grid-down situation. Do you...