Lostways Survival / Homestead

09/12/2026

06/27/2026

Some folks measure wealth in dollars. Around here, we measure it in skills, hard work, and a handshake.
Today, me and Sassy spent the day helping out on a local farm, trading our labor instead of opening our wallets. In return, we brought home corn, potatoes, and wheat berries. That's the old way of doing things—neighbors helping neighbors, honest work, and providing for your family without everything revolving around money.
Bartering isn't just a thing of the past. It's a skill worth keeping alive, and it's another step toward a more self-reliant lifestyle. We're thankful for the opportunity, the fellowship, and the blessings that come from a hard day's work.

06/13/2026

Well... it happened again. 🤦‍♂️
Someone said, "Do you want 7 free goats?"
Now, any normal person would probably think about it first. Me? I was already backing up the cargo trailer before they finished the sentence. 😂
So there we were... me and Sassy, rolling down the road looking like professional goat herders. The goats seemed to have their own opinions about the travel arrangements, and let's just say loading them into a cargo trailer was less "Yellowstone" and more "comedy show."
After a lot of coaxing, bribing, and questioning our life choices, we finally got all 7 goats loaded and headed home.
The good news? We got 7 free goats.
The bad news? We now own 7 more goats. 🤣
If anyone needs us, we'll be out in the pasture trying to convince ourselves that this was a good idea.

05/05/2026

We’re excited to be heading out this Saturday for the Mansion Market at Tyson Sinclair during the Buggy Festival!
Come on out and see us — we’ll have our handmade cutting boards, along with other goods straight from the homestead and wood shop. Everything is crafted with care and built to last.
If you’re into handmade, rustic, and one-of-a-kind pieces, this is a great event to check out. Plenty of vendors, antiques, and family-friendly activities for everyone.
📍 105 McReynolds St, Carthage, NC
🕘 Saturday, May 9th | 9AM–4PM
We’d love to meet y’all, talk shop, and share a little bit of the homestead life. Come by, say hey, and take a look at what we’ve been working on!

04/25/2026