When I was a child, we would visit my grandparents every week. One time I was looking for something to play with, so I opened up a closet. To my surprise, it was packed with food. Canned food, boxed food, bags of rice and beans and pasta, all kinds of stuff. This was surprising … [Read more...]
5 Amazing Uses for Basil, The Garden Super Plant
Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It has this strong, wonderful aroma that makes me think of homemade pesto or lasagna. I've also used it when making hummus, grilled chicken, tomato soup, and even pizza. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It on … [Read more...]
15 Practical Uses For Tea Tree Oil
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. If you are looking for ways to streamline the products you use for personal … [Read more...]
3 Fun Activities To Get Your Children Interested In Homesteading
Having more hands on the homestead is a great way to not only get more projects done but also raise your level of sustainability. While some of us homesteaders may be living with multiple generations of grandparents and extended family, some only have their kiddos to help out on … [Read more...]
The Miracle Of Plantain Weeds: 9 Amazing Uses
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. Plantain is an herb that I love, and it grows right in my backyard without … [Read more...]
12 Home Remedies for Poison Ivy That Really Work
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. Ahh, spring. Flowers are blooming. Insects are humming. And poison ivy is … [Read more...]
10 Homestead Survival Tips For Beginners
Turning your dream of living on a homestead into a reality is very exciting. Creating a sustainable homesteading survival retreat truly is the best way to prep. But planning and skill honing is just as important when creating a homestead as it is when developing a survival … [Read more...]
11 Herbs And Flowers That Mosquitoes Hate
Is there anything more annoying than mosquitoes when you’re outdoors? If there is, there’s still no denying that mosquitoes are very annoying. You can have a perfectly relaxing evening on your back porch or at the campground, only to have mosquitoes ruin your day. And that’s … [Read more...]
17 Natural Ways to Heal Wounds Faster
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 a survival scenario, even small wounds can prove dangerous. Without the … [Read more...]
88 Old Wives’ Tales From The 1800’s
Has anyone ever dismissed a home remedy you used with the comment, “Oh, that’s just an old wives’ tale”? The phrase “old wives’ tale” is often used to describe an old cure or piece of wisdom that has been passed down through the generations. The “tales” include treatments for … [Read more...]
17 Houseplants That Remove Toxins From The Air
When I was a child, my mother often shooed my brother and me out of the house with the words, “You two need some fresh air.” I remember thinking at the time that she just wanted some peace and quiet. Years later when I found myself saying the same words to my own kids, I realized … [Read more...]
If You See These Weeds, Don’t Kill Them! Here’s Why
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. If you're a gardener, you probably spend a good deal of time thinking about … [Read more...]
The Easiest Way To Kill Flies
If you're at all like me and my family, you're going outside and back inside constantly. And if you also have pets and livestock, you're probably attracting lots of flies to your property. So until someone invents a way to get outside without opening a door, you're going to have … [Read more...]
50 Amazing Ways to Upcycle Wood Pallets
A few months ago I shared a video about how to find free firewood. It wasn't about chopping down trees or finding piles of abandoned wood, but about searching your town for discarded wood pallets. As I said, you can find stacks of these behind grocery and department stores … [Read more...]
16 Reasons To Stockpile Raw Honey
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. What do you look for when choosing foods for your emergency pantry? Long … [Read more...]
Top 10 Herbs That Every Homesteader Should Grow
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. You probably already know that, in addition to adding flavor to food, many … [Read more...]
How To Homestead On Less Than An Acre
Sustainable survival homesteading is possible on less than an acre. While you can't raise a herd of beef cattle in your backyard, you can still raise your own meat and eggs and grow your own groceries. The space you have to work with of course matters, but how you use that space … [Read more...]
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