a mixture of dried herbs being mixed in a mortar and pestle
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Starting Your Own Homestead Apothecary

BySamantha

If you are like most homesteaders, you have an innate curiosity of learning new ways of being as self sufficient and homemade as possible. One way is in making herbal remedies at home. Then, you might be curious about how and where to store them. You have two main options: you can create an herbal…

Simple Gift Ideas Using Essential Oils
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Simple Gift Ideas Using Essential Oils

BySamantha

During the holiday season, one of the most treasured traditions is to not only give gifts to your loved ones, but to make those gifts. You can use essential oils not only to make gifts, but simple ones that don’t require a lot of time. Here are some simple gift ideas that use essential oils. Lotion or Foot…

An old fashioned laundry washing tub and scrub board with some clothes pins in a bucket
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha

As homesteaders, we generally like to learn how to make and grow things ourselves. I have started experimenting with making different homemade natural cleaners and today I’d like to share with you two recipes for make your own homemade laundry detergent. Making your own homemade laundry detergent is a great way to save time and…

Saving water and other ways we can help our homesteads become more eco friendly and healthy for everyone, animals and humans!
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Easy Ways to Make An Eco Friendly Homestead

BySamantha

I know we all want to do our part to protect the environment, but when you don’t have a large income that can be seem difficult, if not impossible. But doing your part doesn’t have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take….

natural medicine
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How To Start Your Homestead Apothecary (Natural Medicine Cabinet)

BySamantha

If you’ve been looking into natural remedies for all the various bites, cuts, and stings out there on the homestead, you might be surprised to find that there are a good amount of suggestions out there to help guide in making your very own natural medicine cabinet. Here is a short list of the general things that you…

Lavender ~ Healing Benefits and Uses
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Lavender ~ Healing Benefits and Uses

BySamantha

Welcome to my little deep dive into some of the benefits and uses for growing and using common herbs such as lavender. I intend to make a little series out of this so stay tuned if you would like to take a deep dive with me into different herbs and their healing benefits. When you…

Apple Cider Scented Gift Ideas
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Apple Cider Scented Gift Ideas

BySamantha

If you are looking for more seasonal scents and blends for your homemade gift list, why not go with the smell of apple cider? You probably see a lot of blends with scents like Christmas trees and gingerbread cookies, but why not go with something a little more subtle and seasonal? The great thing about the apple cider…

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Top 10 Favorite Resources from the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2020

BySamantha

These are my top 10 favorite resources from the bundle but there are so many amazing products it was really hard to narrow it down to just the 10 best. Quick Start Guide to Water Bath Canning (ebook) Learn to water bath can jam, jelly, pie filling, salsa, pickles, and more! Garden Harvest Recipes: A…

Natural Cleaning Products You Can Make at Home
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Easy, Natural Ways You Can Clean Your Home

BySamantha

Everyone wants to have a clean home, but if you are looking to live a more natural and holistic life on your homestead, it might be time to switch to natural cleaners. Commercial cleaning products are often filled with chemicals and additives that don’t help clean your home any better and contain unnecessary ingredients. Here…

There are many parts of living holistically and many benefits as well.
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What it Means to Live Holistically

BySamantha

What it Means to Live Holistically When we talk about living more holistically, it means to live more naturally. You are connecting your mind, body, and spirit, reducing waste, encouraging natural remedies, and improving your overall wellness. There are so many different ways to incorporate holistic living into your life, but here are some things…