Homesteading in the Winter, How To Manage Your Time More Efficiently in Winter Hours!

2021-10-27

Homesteading always seems to throw fast balls our way, but in the winter months, when we have less light hours and inclement weather, it can seem exceedingly challenging! ;) Since winter is almost upon us (here in Northern Cali we've already had several rain storms!), we thought it was the perfect time to chat about how to best take advantage of these winter months. Fist off, The Unusual Animal of the Week!!Here's your hint: These guys are NOT mammals and they can have a lifespan of up to 20 years!! I...

Homesteading always seems to throw fast balls our way, but in the winter months, when we have less light hours and inclement weather, it can seem exceedingly challenging! ;)

Since winter is almost upon us (here in Northern Cali we've already had several rain storms!), we thought it was the perfect time to chat about how to best take advantage of these winter months.

Fist off, The Unusual Animal of the Week!!

Here's your hint: These guys are NOT mammals and they can have a lifespan of up to 20 years!!

I know, I know!!.....What could that possibly be?!?! Listen to the episode to find out!! ;)

Our bullet points for this gab fest.....

Set up your day to get things done outside while it's light.....this may seem obvious, but you'd be surprised at how much the day can get away from you during inclement weather. ;)
Pre-plan for what you're gonna do INSIDE when it's dark. For example: the other day during our morning chores, we made sure to haul several buckets of beeswax to the back door during the daylight (and rain) so that we could start the long process of cleaning it all. ;) It's something that needed done and also something that could be done inside. :) It's a win win!!
Get into the mindset of planning ahead and remembering that less light outside means less time for chores and other outside homestead stuff. :)
Some other ideas for things that could be done when light gets scarce : ;)

*Baking (Obvi, right?)

*Knitting, Crocheting, Sewing.....if that's your jam, plan ahead to get all your handmade stuff made after the sun goes down. :)

*Planning/Researching your Spring Garden! Always a fun past time and the perfect activity to do on a rainy evening. Mmmmm.....with a cup of hot tea in front of the fire. :)

*Soap making....takes a bit of planning aheads to enusre you have everything you need. :) Fun and useful.

*Candle making....another super useful past time. Beeswax candles anyone?

*Building in an oudoor shop or barn

There's so much more, this was just a short list to inspire. :)

Let us know what you do during the winter months when you have less light. We'd LOVE to hear from you!! :)

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