How to Raise Sheep Step by Step
Raising sheep is a fun and rewarding way to add life to your homestead – as well as to expand your bottom line. Sheep don’t require a ton of pasture space, and are docile, good-natured […]
Interview with Amy Stross from TenthAcreFarm.com
Hey everyone, Today I’m excited to give you another interview, this one is with Amy Stross from TenthAcreFarm.com. She’s an expert permaculturist, gardener and homesteader. As always, thes interviews are packed with real-life knowledge, so let’s […]
Delicious Homemade Apple Pies, Crisps, Tarts and More
Apples are part of American history. Apples originated in Asia, and were brought to Europe by the Roman Empire and to America by colonists. Desserts made with apples have been around for centuries. English colonists […]
Cayenne Pepper: Health Benefits and Home Remedies
When I was a kid I can recall my mother constantly using a red powdery substance in her beverages and on her food. It always looked like she was in pain when she’d take a […]
Growing, Harvesting and Storing Garlic
“Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates Garlic, lovingly called “the stinking rose,” brings flavor to dishes from many of the world’s cuisines. Garlic’s proven health benefits were […]
Homemade Peanut Butter & Other Nut Butters
Tree nuts are the edible meat contained within an inedible shell, which obviously grow on trees. Peanuts are a legume rather than a tree nut, and grow underground. Seeds are unrelated to nuts, and are […]
35 Natural Eczema Remedies
Eczema, also referred to as Atopic Dermatitis, is a condition wherein there are patches of skin that become red, inflamed and itch intensely. This itching may become so annoying that a person will literally scratch […]
3 Step-By-Step DIY Dry Shampoo Recipes
Do you ever feel like you just don’t want to wash your hair? My kids are older now, but when they were little I didn’t even have time to breath let alone wash my hair. […]
How to Make Golden Milk Step by Step
Golden Milk has been used as a medicinal drink in India since ancient times. Although the natural and powerfully healing turmeric tea has been wildly popular elsewhere for decades, it is only now coming into […]
Hemp Oil Benefits On The Homestead You Might Want To Know
Before we dive into the benefits of hemp seed oil, we must first define the difference between hemp seed oil and CBD oil. Hemp seed oil comes from the hemp plant, CBD oil comes from […]
How to Make Beef Jerky Step By Step
On our homestead we make a lot of beef jerky. The guys like to have it to snack on while they’re out in the fields or in the barn and it’s a quick easy pick […]
Homemade Applesauce, Dumplings, and Dessert Recipes
Is homemade applesauce a lot more work than just buying it in the store? Of course, but it tastes so much better, that once you and your loved ones take a single bite you will […]
Interview with Teri Page from homestead-honey.com
Hey everyone, Today it is my pleasure to interview Teri Page from homestead-honey.com. Hopefully her answers to my questions will offer a new perspective, and will get you to rethink your homesteading plans. What got […]
Garlic-infused Honey to Boost Your Immunity
I have always been into making my own health remedies. Not only is it cool to try and heal yourself but making your own remedies is seriously satisfying. It’s amazing to think that you have […]
DIY Liquid Hand Soap Step by Step
DIY liquid hand soap is not only super easy to make, it will save you a lot of money without subjecting your body to harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals found in most commercial liquid soaps. […]
How to Render Lard Step by Step
Rendering animal fat into lard will not only save you money, but provide you with a sustainable source of cooking and baking material from the hogs you raise yourself. This may be the easiest and […]