{"product_id":"homesteading-is-it-the-lifestyle-for-you-is-it-the-lifestyle-for-you-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-land-9781069763501","title":"Homesteading: Is It The Lifestyle For You?: Is It The Lifestyle For You?: Everything You Need To Know Before You Buy Land","description":"\u003cp\u003eHomesteading: Is It The Lifestyle For You?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Practical Guide to Building a Realistic, Sustainable Life --- Before You Buy the Land\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You?\u003c\/strong\u003e is a no-nonsense, eye-opening guide for anyone who's ever dreamed of living off the land - and wants to know what it \u003cem\u003ereally\u003c\/em\u003e takes to make it work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor \u003cstrong\u003eAly Nickling-Riddle\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Canadian homesteader, journalist, and educator, invites readers behind the scenes of the modern self-sufficiency movement. Drawing on her real-life experience, she shares the unfiltered truth about budgeting, infrastructure, mental resilience, and the daily realities that most social media posts leave out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't about selling a fantasy. It's about building a foundation. From the first seed you plant to the first power outage you face, Aly gives readers the tools and perspective to plan smart, spend wisely, and avoid the most common (and costly) mistakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRealistic startup costs and ongoing expenses\u003c\/strong\u003e for land, water, livestock, and infrastructure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-by-step readiness checklists\u003c\/strong\u003e covering finances, physical stamina, skills, and emotional preparedness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical advice\u003c\/strong\u003e on choosing land, zoning considerations, water access, power options, and weather resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily life insights\u003c\/strong\u003e on family dynamics, isolation, and the shift from 9-to-5 to full-time self-reliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransition tips for city dwellers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to start small - learning homesteading skills right where they are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're dreaming of a few backyard hens or planning to go entirely off-grid, this book helps you make informed choices and ensures your homesteading dream doesn't turn into a financial or emotional nightmare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded, relatable, and refreshingly honest, \u003cem\u003eHomesteading: Is It the Lifestyle for You?\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in Aly Nickling-Riddle's \u003cstrong\u003eHomesteading Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, created to help readers build sustainable skills, strong systems, and realistic expectations before they take the leap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aly Nickling-Riddle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ridgeview Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 150\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781069763501\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNickling-Riddle, Aly:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Aly Nickling-Riddle is a Canadian author, journalist, and homesteader from Mattawa, Ontario. After a decade in freelance writing, she built her own small farm and turned years of trial, error, and growth into practical tools for aspiring homesteaders. Through her Homesteading Series and Riddle Ridge brand, Aly helps people build the confidence and systems to create a sustainable, realistic rural lifestyle.","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Aly Nickling-Riddle \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47699024183453,"sku":"9781069763501","price":42.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4143a00f-13cc-4eeb-bf65-af86f7aecb90.jpg?v=1772696069","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/homesteading-is-it-the-lifestyle-for-you-is-it-the-lifestyle-for-you-everything-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-land-9781069763501","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}