You are on a cross country skiing or snowshoeing adventure with friends. Your family is seeking a fresh-cut Christmas tree from the forest. You want to escape the lights of the city to gaze at the wonders of the winter sky. You get turned around on a cold-weather hike in the … [Read more...]
5 Most Effective Homemade Painkillers
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. The medical aspect of prepping is always the most difficult to address. … [Read more...]
New to Homesteading? Here are the First 5 Skills You Should Learn
Did you know you don’t have to own land to start homesteading? The first step to homesteading is figuring out which homesteading skills you should learn. No matter where you live, new homesteaders can work on their skills. I always tell this to people who say they want to … [Read more...]
How To Keep Your Home Warm When Living Off Grid
Living off-grid has its rewards and challenges and heating your off-grid home in the winter can be quite a challenge. A little planning can go a long way towards heating your space efficiently and safely. Whether you are spending time in a small hunting cabin for the weekend, … [Read more...]
11 Homesteading Mistakes That Could Cost You A Fortune
If you are a homesteader, you likely know all too well that the margin for error is often slim. Even small mistakes can end up being incredibly costly over the long-run in terms of both time and money. Whether you are new to homesteading and looking to avoid expensive … [Read more...]
Homesteader’s Secret Cleaner Recipes
A few months ago, my neighbor died of cancer. I didn't know her very well, but I knew this: she was a health nut. Even though she was in her mid-fifties, she could have passed for 40. She exercised, did yoga, ate healthy foods, and didn't have any bad habits that I knew of. So … [Read more...]
9 All-Natural Toothache Remedies
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Homesteaders are a hardy lot, but there is one thing that can bring even the … [Read more...]
Farmer’s Markets: 9 Tips for Making A Bundle of Cash
Many homesteaders grow enough produce in the garden to feed their family as well as store up plenty for the future. Some even grow enough excess to sell at local farmer's markets in the area as well. While attending a farmer’s market is always a peaceful experience, selling at … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Valerian Root and How to Use It
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Valerian root should be a staple in every homesteading apothecary. It boasts … [Read more...]
The Magic of Ginger: 11 Uses and Health Benefits
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. It’s an ingredient in holiday cookies and breads. It’s served in pickled … [Read more...]
Mullein: The World’s Most Useful Weed
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. Mullein was once known as a robust medicinal herb that treated a variety of … [Read more...]
Reading the Sky – How Clouds, Smoke, the Sun, and the Air Can Predict the Weather
Native Peoples Knew How to Read the Signs in the Sky, and You Should Too. Long before the weather channel, our pioneer ancestors and native tribes looked for signs in nature to forecast the weather. The sky was their primary focus, but how the sky, air, and barometric pressure … [Read more...]
Homestead DIY Bug Spray
It's the middle of summer, and that means bugs are everywhere. Gnats, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, and all sorts of other six-legged creatures. They come out in the evening when it's cooler, and they crawl inside your house during the day to escape the heat. This is an even bigger … [Read more...]
17 Reasons to Stockpile Cinnamon
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Cinnamon is not guaranteed to cure, treat, or prevent any disease. Much more research needs to be done. Please talk to your doctor before using cinnamon for any of the maladies … [Read more...]
How to Build a Medicinal First Aid Kit
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. When you switch to natural medicine, opening a first aid kit can make you … [Read more...]
10 Wild Superfoods To Forage In Your Backyard
Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor and nothing in this article should be taken as medical advice. Please talk to your doctor before using any of the herbs and/or remedies mentioned in this article. In most wilderness survival situations, the pursuit of food is determined by … [Read more...]
17 Houseplants That Will Keep The Bugs Away
Did you know that you can add beauty and fresh oxygen to your indoor environment while keeping insects away at the same time? Many houseplants serve as natural insect repellants, so by adding them to your home, you can deter pests while making your home look and smell … [Read more...]
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