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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha October 11, 2022October 9, 2022

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…

Why Should I Preserve Food by Dehydrating?

BySamantha September 21, 2022September 23, 2022

Have you been thinking about buying a food dehydrator but aren’t sure if it will be beneficial? Do you wonder why you should preserve food by dehydrating it? Here are some things to know about dehydrating food, what you can put in a food dehydrator, and benefits of using a food dehydrator versus your oven….

Ways of Storing Fresh Herbs from Your Garden

BySamantha August 8, 2022September 23, 2022

Do you have an herb garden on your homestead? Maybe you like the taste of fresh herbs in your food all year round. Here are some tips for storing fresh herbs to be used later. Herbs are one way to season your food and add flavor without adding salt. You can bring out the natural…

How To Start Your Homestead Apothecary (Natural Medicine Cabinet)

BySamantha July 29, 2022September 23, 2022

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…

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

BySamantha April 7, 2022September 24, 2022

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…

Ways to Freeze and Preserve Eggs

BySamantha April 5, 2022September 24, 2022

Spring is the time our chickens go into full production mode and sometimes, if you have a lot of chickens, it can be hard to keep up with the glut. Sure, you can make frittatas and omelettes and do baking galore, but if you just don’t have the time or energy or you want to…

Planning To Save Money on Your Grocery Bill? Buy Food or Grow in Bulk and Freeze It!

BySamantha March 14, 2022September 24, 2022

With the way food prices are skyrocketing right now, I know we are looking at ways to keep the food budget at a reasonable level and one of the best ways to do this is to either buy or grow food in bulk and freeze the excess. With a few teenagers in our house right…

3 Common Food Canning Mistakes to Avoid

BySamantha October 1, 2021September 26, 2021

When you get into canning your own food, it can be a little overwhelming. You’ve made the decision to preserve your own food. You understand the benefits of using up your produce and having unprocessed foods at the ready, but there is a lot to think about and learn in the beginning. Before you get…

How to Start Your Emergency Long-Term Food Storage

BySamantha September 29, 2021April 13, 2022

Are you looking to start building up an emergency food storage? Because long term food storage is a great way to prepare for emergencies like natural disasters, supply chain interruptions or any reason you need to be home for long periods of time and might not have the ability to purchase more food. If the…

7 Practical Tips to Make Gardening Easier

BySamantha April 17, 2021April 10, 2021

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…