Pioneer lifestyle

The classic TV show Little House on the Prairie has much to teach us about self-sufficiency and the importance of being prepared. It’s no wonder it’s making a comeback right now.

1850 Iowa pioneers farmed crops like corn, wheat, and potatoes. Visit this farm and learn more about the lifestyles and living conditions of Iowa pioneers!

Have you made pioneer recipes your ancestors made years ago? The pioneers had to use the ingredients they had at the time.

Most if not all of the pioneer skills they used back in the day are still relevant today. Here's a list of them to get you started

Flailing Oats at the Pioneer Farm Ruby Foote Photography

Ever wish you could be transported to Little House on the Prairie and experience slow, simple living? Learn the why and how to slow down and savor life!

Living in a tiny, rustic home on an undeveloped farmstead has opened my eyes. I'm beginning to understand the pioneer woman!

Ever wanted to live like the Little House books? Here are 8 tips to live like the pioneers and Pa Ingalls from The Little House books. The basic skills are something everyone should know, but fewer people do. Read now to make sure you know these!

Over 175 years ago, pioneers migrated west to settle what would now become booming metropolis cities. Today we live in air-conditioned homes, buy our supermarket milk in gallon jugs, and order anything we could possibly dream of with the click of a button and have it magically appear two days later at our doorstep. We live in blessed times. But do you ever wonder if you could have made it as a pioneer? Actually, those hard-working men and women were doing so many things right. Here are eight…

Looking for the best pioneer recipes? These recipes were used by pioneers and now they can be used by your family.