Blog posts about homesteading. Everyday ideas, how-tos and more.
Do you know the amazing benefits of using Witch Hazel is astonishing? It has so many benefits from treating baby’s cradle crap to a summer’s sunburn relief. It is greatly known for treating hemorrhoids and skin infections. Witch hazel can also be used for removing makeup naturally to soothing a dog’s skin after a tick […]
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Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth, also known as DE? It is a natural product extracted from sediment layers of ancient lake beds. Diatoms are microscopic algae of organic and fossil origin. What Wikipedia says about DE is very interesting. Diatomaceous earth is an ecological and natural insecticide. Our home is all about natural
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Dehydrate food naturally using a dehydrator Dehydrate foods naturally at home using a dehydrator. Dehydrated foods are a type of naturally processed food in which all the moisture and the water content are extracted so that it can be preserved for a long period of time. Dehydrated food is a process which also inhibits the
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Homemade cleaners that are easy and non-toxic are something I have been making and using for the last 20 years or more. There are many reasons I have transpired to clean my home with homemade cleaners that are non-toxic. I always use an E-cloth instead of paper towels too. This saves the landfills and can
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Growing millet for birds is simple. Not only is growing millet for birds simple, but it’s better for them too! Millet is cultivated in different parts of the world for more than 3000 years. However, there are various parts in western countries where millet is grown for making bird food at home. Not just that,
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Growing lemongrass and using it is as simple as it gets! Lemongrass is a perennial medicinal plant. Lemongrass that lasts a long time and produces throughout the year. It is a very leafy thicket, has an intense characteristic aroma and a flavor, similar to lemon; hence his name. There are many uses for lemongrass from
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Tea tree oil has so many uses and benefits. The amazing properties of tea tree oil cover a wide range from hair, face and all the way down to the toes! Tea tree oil is now scientifically recognized for its many health benefits and properties. Let’s not forget how amazing it does in killing bacteria
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Natural dish soap, what is that? Saponified organic unrefined coconut oil, using lye, filtered water, and essential oils if making scented soap. Unscented natural dish soap consists of the same ingredients except for the essential oils. All of the ingredients we use in our natural dish soaps are all-natural, creating an all-natural, vegan-friendly bar of
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Oya and ollas, what are they? Which one is right for your garden? Have you ever wondered how to use Oya-aka ollas or what the heck they are? Oyas or aka ollas are a technique of ancestral watering that is very effective. The Oya makes it possible to feed and water plants directly at the
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Growing lavender is so easy to grow and the benefits are well worth the wait for the flowers to bloom. There are some basic ways on how to plant and grow lavender. Spring planting is best for lavender when the soil is warming up and the dangers of frost are gone. The bigger variants are
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