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 […]
Your Guide to Temperate Fall Foraging
As a homesteader, you need to understand what the world has to offer on its abundant plate. As ignorant tourists on the planet, it seems that we turn our noses up at the good free […]
Critical Bug-Out Bag Essentials for a Safe Evacuation
Bug out bag (BOB), survival pack, emergency kit, disaster bag, get home bag, call it what you will, but everyone should have an, oh (expletive deleted) bag handy for just such an emergency. God forbid […]
How to Can the Best Grape Jelly
For years, grape jelly has always been my go-to jelly for peanut butter sandwiches and even meatballs! Yes, I have a recipe for slow cooker meatballs that require a jar of grape jelly to be […]
How to Make and Can Vegetable Soup Step by Step
With the fall months quickly nipping at my heels, I am beyond ready to start canning up my favorite winter soups. A family favorite is homemade vegetable. My kids and husband love reaching for a […]
Pumpkin Seed Oil for Your Health
Well, here we are. The season of pumpkin everything is right around the corner. I walked into the grocery store yesterday and they already had pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin flavored coffee lining their shelves. […]
50 Long-Term Foods for Your Stockpile
What should you include in your food stockpile, be it for survival or for the winter? A very good question. You want the food to be healthy and feed your family and you don’t know […]
How to Be Frugal On the Homestead
Being frugal on the homestead is a way of life for most homesteaders. Learning vintage skills and frugal ways of doing things is often a way of survival. Many new homesteaders learn these skills from […]
Top 20 Foods for a Bulletproof Immune System
Are you finding yourself repeatedly falling victim to colds, coughs, the flu, and other unpleasant illnesses? If so, this can be a sign that your immune system is not working as hard as it should […]
Ironweed Medicinal Uses (and More)
Ironweed is not the nuisance weed many rural folks think it is, not by a long shot. The beautiful purple weed that flourishes in horse pastures and fields offers a bounty of medicinal benefits.The wildflower […]