3 Medicinal Weeds You'll Want to Keep in Your Yard
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3 Medicinal Weeds You’ll Want to Keep in Your Yard and Garden

BySamantha

When you start the seasonal yard cleanup, you may come across some weeds that you would normally pull up and get rid of. If you are starting a natural healing kit or a natural medicine cabinet (or the fancier word that I like, your Homestead Apothecary) in your home, then you may want to slow down and…

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…

Hygge in the home means cozy blankets, candles, living plants and animals, books, and warm drinks
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How To Enjoy Peace and Comfort in your home and homestead with Hygge

BySamantha

Hygge is a wonderful practice that can be done any time of the year, though people often focus on it in the fall and winter months when the weather is cooler, it is darker outside, and the need for comfort and coziness becomes a priority (and the bulk of the homesteading activities calm down in…

Berry smoothies are the best using frozen berries straight from your garden
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Refreshing Healthy Antioxidant Berry Beet Smoothies – Recipe

BySamantha

January is usually the time of year most of us feel it’s time to “get healthy”. I know for myself, after the holidays I usually have an urge to eat a lot more fruits and vegetables and less “heavy” foods. These berry beet smoothies are the perfect way to start off a new year. Using…

5 Ways to Relax and De-Stress After the Holidays
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5 Ways to Relax and De-Stress After the Holidays

BySamantha

After the holiday season, if you live in the north like I do, you still have several months of winter left to cope with, so you must find ways to de-stress and relax. You were probably super busy throughout the holidays, giving you little time for reducing the stress of making gifts, shopping and going to parties or visiting…

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…

7 Practical Tips to Make Gardening Easier
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7 Practical Tips to Make Gardening Easier

BySamantha

Gardening is no easy task, especially if you have put quite a lot of effort into it. It won’t take you long before tending to the flower beds, pruning and doing all sorts of other gardening chores starts to feel tiring and overwhelming. The purpose of gardening is to make you feel happy, not super…

Tips For Getting Spring Cleaning Done Fast
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Tips For Getting Spring Cleaning Done Fast

BySamantha

If you are looking for some tips on how to get your Spring cleaning done fast, well then let me assure you, you have come to the right spot. In your home and homestead, spring cleaning is an essential yearly event that can change the way you feel about your home, and even your life….

Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch
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Tips to Reduce Chemicals in Your Food on your Journey to Cooking from Scratch

BySamantha

As you begin your journey of learning to live a more natural and holistic life, you will be much more aware of what you put in and on your body. So many processed foods contain chemicals, additives, MSG, and so many more ingredients that you not only don’t want to digest, but are completely unnecessary….

Fire Cider to combat cold and flu season
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What is Fire Cider and how does it Help Fight Colds and Flu?

BySamantha

Have you ever heard of fire cider? It is a concoction that is all natural and organic, and is often used during allergy season and flu and cold season. Why is it called fire cider you may ask? It is called fire cider, both for the spicy taste and the bright orange hue. What exactly…