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How to Choose the Best Grain Mill
Selecting a grain mill for home use can be overwhelming with all the choices available on the market. In this article, learn the key differences between each type of mill, how to use them and what is the best grain mill to turn wheat into fresh ground flour. This post...
10 Best Ways to Use Whey
Don’t toss out the whey! This precious liquid has been used throughout history to help hydrate individuals as well as bring healing to the sick and diseased. Discover 10 best ways to use whey in your kitchen. Before becoming a homesteader, I knew very little about...
DIY Dishwasher Tablets
With just 5 ingredients, you can make DIY dishwasher tabs at home! Convenient and effective at removing grease and grime, these natural dish cleaning pods are easy to make and of course save more of your hard earned money. Early on in our marriage, we made the switch...
Homesteaders Gift Guide
Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...
Homemade Anti-Itch Spray
Bug bites and rashes from plant life can be common during the summer months when you’re likely spending a lot of time outside. Try this natural bug bite relief recipe for homemade anti-itch spray. It is made with skin soothing ingredients like calendula, chamomile and...
10+ Ways to Use Chamomile
Chamomile, a beautiful daisy-like flower, can be used to combat wounds, bruises and rashes, soothe an upset stomach, reduce anxiety, help you to get a good nights rest and can be added into homemade body care items like soap, salves, lip balm and bath salts. Discover...
8 Ways to Naturally Control Weeds
Are you struggling with weeds in your garden? Is there a solution to control weeds without the use of toxic chemicals? Learn 8 effective ways to naturally control weeds while saving time and reducing gardening stress. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
DIY Citronella Candle
Simple to make and effective at repelling pesky insects, this all-natural homemade citronella candle is not only fun to create but can be quite useful when you want to spend time outdoors and away from biting bugs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
How to Take Care of Chickens for Beginners
Are you ready to add chickens to your homestead? But don’t know where to start? Raising chickens is a joy and an excellent way to live a more sustainable life. In this beginners guide, I share practical advice for how to pick the best egg laying breed for your...
9 Benefits of Using Mulch in the Garden
Wood chips are a gardeners best friend! They help improve the soil, conserve water and reduce the amount of weeds in the garden (and who doesn’t want that?!). Learn 9 benefits of using mulch in the garden and why you might want to start a regenerative organic garden....
How to Start a Garden for Beginners
Are you ready to start growing your own food in a backyard garden but don’t know where to start? Let me show you how simple it is to create a garden space, start seeds and harvest delicious, nutritious food right from the vine. With step-by-step advice for a...
DIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Clean your home without harsh chemicals by making a bottle of this DIY all-purpose cleaning spray. Made with just four simple ingredients, you’ll love how quick this cleaner comes together and how well it cleans an assortment of surfaces and settings in your home....
11 Best Natural Cleaning Products for Your Home
Avoid cleaning your home with harsh, unnecessary chemical cleaning products by using simple, natural ingredients you probably already have on hand. Discover 11 ways to effectively clean your space with items like vinegar, citrus fruit, olive oil, herbs and baking...
8 Best Seed Starting Trays
Start the gardening season off with strong, healthy seedlings by using quality seed starting supplies. Discover eight of the best seed starting containers and pots, from large high end, reusable trays to budget-friendly, DIY seed starting supplies. Make sure you...
DIY Citrus Floor Cleaner
Tackle dirt, grease and grime on your floors with this DIY citrus floor cleaner. This solution features citrus fruit, vinegar and castile soap — three ingredients that make an excellent trio for cleaning vinyl, laminate and tile flooring. Learn how to make this basic...
All-Natural DIY Fabric Softener
Soften your clothes and bedding while removing static cling with this all-natural DIY fabric softener recipe. Made with only two ingredients, this liquid fabric softener is quick and easy to make and is certain to brighten your laundry tasks. Expensive. Laundry...
10 Ways to Use Castile Soap
Castile soap, one of the most versatile soaps can be used to make homemade cleaning products, natural body care goods as well as an insect repellant in the garden. Discover 10 ways to use this powerful, pure soap on your homestead. This post contains affiliate links,...
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Effectively clean your clothes while reducing toxins in your home by making a jar of do-it-yourself laundry detergent. Made with just a few simple ingredients, you can quickly make up a batch of homemade laundry detergent that’ll last for many months. Washing. Drying....