My family has always celebrated the holidays a bit differently than some others. We do our best to keep our focus on our family and spending time together, and not so much on the commercial aspects of Christmas that often assault our senses during this time of year. We don’t want too much focus on… Continue Reading
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Is Matcha Better Than Green Tea?
Author note: This is a guest post from Vineetha Reddy. More people are starting to opt for organic tea. It is mainly due to the various health benefits that naturally grown tea offers. The current favorite of herbal tea enthusiasts all over the world is matcha. It is a finely ground variety of green tea… Continue Reading
How to Start Homesteading (Inexpensively)
It’s not always easy to figure out how to start homesteading when you’re strapped for cash, but with some creative thinking and a little bit of hard work you can start on your journey to an independent lifestyle. After all, if the idea behind you beginning homesteading is to be more frugal and independent, then… Continue Reading
What Does It Mean to Homestead?
Homesteading doesn’t mean you have to own 1,836,301 acres of land, nor do you have to dress or speak a certain way. Homesteading [hohm-sted-ing] v. 1 the act of transforming a home into a property that produces some or all of its residents own food and other subsistence needs. v. 2 participation in home-based activities… Continue Reading
How to Create a Natural Home
Simplicity. Harmony. Peace. The Home. In a chemical-laden world…common, non-toxic kitchen ingredients such as: baking soda borax vinegar castile soap and a variety of herbs …are all wonderfully effective remedies for the home. Banish harmful chemicals and the production of environmental from your home with the help of the following resources. We all want the… Continue Reading
How to Make an All-Natural Protective Paw Wax for Dogs & Cats
Here at the homestead — in addition to the 3 dairy goats, 21 chickens, 50+ quail, and rabbits, we breed, train, and compete champion bird dogs. Presently, our kennels are filled with 10 professional hunting companions — all of whom we love and find much joy in! And as we’ve grown in our knowledge of animal husbandry, we… Continue Reading