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A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading
- Simple, Budget-Friendly Lessons Anyone Can Follow, to Dabble in the Mindset & Skills of Self-Sufficiency Without Leaving the Big City
- Narrated by: Marge Michaels
- Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
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Summary
Finally, a book that simplifies the beginning skills of urban homesteading and provides easy lessons for those ready to be more self-sufficient. We are all different and live in different situations. This book will get you started in ways you might not have thought of, no matter where you are.
This isn't just for the Urbanite, it's for anyone who needs a simple, easy step-by-step guide with small but important steps to independence and self-confidence.
Would you like to learn skills to make your home and your life simpler and cleaner but aren't sure where to begin? Are you waking up to all the chemicals present in your life and want to eliminate what you can? Would you feel more secure growing some of your own food and foraging locally for nutrient-rich wild plants?
In generations past, our families knew all of these skills but through modern conveniences and lack of time, most of us have lost these valuable traditions. It’s never too late to start learning. You could be the one to bring these skills and traditions back to your family.
In this book, you will learn many of the simple, inexpensive techniques that could allow you to begin living such a life, with chapters that cover:
· Developing a self-sufficiency mindset
· How to make your own bread
· How to make your own soap
· Food preservation techniques
· Growing food in small spaces
· Foraging for wild foods in your neighborhood
· And more…
Finding the motivation to change habits can be a challenge so I've written this book in a simple-to-follow format where you can choose which skills would best guide you towards your goal of being self-sufficient.
Now, with A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading, you can begin your journey toward self-sufficiency right where you live!
So scroll back up to the top and click on BUY NOW!
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- Caroline
- 28-08-23
Empowering
The author acknowledges the unique challenges and opportunities that come with urban living. By adapting traditional homesteading practices to fit within city life, the book empowers readers to cultivate a sense of self-reliance and sustainability in the middle of the concrete jungle.
Each chapter offers practical lessons and budget-friendly tips that cover a wide range of topics, from growing your own herbs and vegetables to crafting homemade cleaning products. The book's approach ensures that readers can begin their journey toward self-sufficiency in a manageable and attainable manner.
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- Lara West
- 04-04-24
Small Steps to a Healthier Life
This audiobook was the little nudge I needed to start transforming my city apartment into a mini oasis of self-sufficiency. It's packed with straightforward, doable advice – from making my own bread to foraging for wild foods right in my neighborhood. It felt like uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight, bringing me closer to a life I've always imagined but didn't know how to start. The guidance on developing a mindset for self-sufficiency was particularly eye-opening, showing me that it's not about having a huge yard but about making the most of what you have. Every lesson felt like a step toward not just a healthier lifestyle, but a more mindful and fulfilling one.
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- C Randolph
- 08-04-24
Fun, Informative Guide to Urban Homesteading
Who knew that learning about urban homesteading could be so much fun? This guide is fun, entertaining, and chock full of helpful information, recipes, tips, advice, and more on the topic of urban homesteading. As the author points out, it doesn't matter where you live or how large/small your property is, you can be an urban homesteader! You'll enjoy the friendly and approachable style, too.
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- Thriving
- 15-04-24
Self-Sufficiency Starter Kit
This book is a great primer for city dwellers like me looking to embrace a simpler, cleaner lifestyle. This book breaks down urban homesteading into doable steps. From baking bread, making soap, or starting a balcony garden, this guide offers practical tips and motivational insights to help anyone work towards self-reliance. Looking forward to homegrown lettuce!
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- Ali G.
- 29-08-23
Great Resource!
I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of comprehensive information in this audiobook. The author also covers a wide range of topics such as developing a self-sufficiency mindset, how to make your own soap, food preservation techniques, and foraging for wild foods in your neighborhood. The audiobook was very well-researched and written, and the narrator was superb.
Great audiobook with tons of information that was easy and fun to digest!
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- DCAL Gear Customer Support
- 18-08-23
Empowering Urban Homesteading Guide
"A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading" is an exceptional audiobook that demystifies self-sufficiency in a bustling cityscape. Wanda Farther's guidance offers practical, budget-friendly lessons that empower anyone to embrace a homesteading mindset. Her insights creatively bridge the gap between urban living and sustainable practices. The narrator's engaging delivery makes every lesson approachable, whether you're a novice or a curious soul. This audiobook is a solid foundation for weaving self-sufficiency into modern life. From small-space gardening to resourceful living, it equips listeners with actionable skills while celebrating the beauty of simplicity. "A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading" inspires and educates, showing that sustainable living is achievable, even within city limits.
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- Kevin Burnett
- 22-04-24
Great Information
"A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading" is a comprehensive and engaging guide that empowers city dwellers to embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle. The audiobook skillfully adapts traditional homesteading practices for urban environments, covering everything from growing herbs and vegetables in small spaces to making your own soap and bread. With its practical, budget-friendly tips and step-by-step instructions, this guide is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental footprint and foster a deeper connection to their daily living activities. The narration is clear and inspiring, making complex topics accessible and manageable. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, this audiobook provides the tools and motivation to transform any urban space into a productive oasis.
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- Tom
- 11-09-23
Very Useful
The author takes into consideration the struggles and difficulties that people will face when starting with homesteading and offers multiple solutions to issues whether they are financial, location and so on. The advice is very simple to understand and like the title says - it's a great starting point for urban homesteading. I recommend.
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- Denise
- 28-09-23
Urban Homesteading is Doable
In a world where city life often feels disconnected from nature, "A Starting Point for Urban Homesteading" offers a refreshing perspective. Whether you're a curious beginner or someone looking to deepen their urban homesteading skills, this audiobook is a must-listen. It's informative, inspiring, and, above all, incredibly empowering. I can't recommend it enough!
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- Gerald
- 03-04-24
Road to Self-Sufficiency
This book is a comprehensive yet accessible guide to achieving greater self-sufficiency right where you are. It covers essential skills necessary for meeting our basic needs, from food preparation to creating toiletry items like soap, and even cultivating crops in limited spaces. Each topic is thoroughly explored with clear, step-by-step instructions. I learned a lot from this book.
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