How To Easily Make Herb Infused Honey at Home
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How To Easily Make Herb Infused Honey at Home

BySamantha

If you have been using herbal remedies and natural medicine at all, then you already know the power of using honey for many of your health needs. Honey is a superfood that can also be used in daily beauty routines, to reduce skin issues, and many other applications. What you may not know is that…

7 Great Tips For A Natural Winter Skin Care Routine
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7 Great Tips For A Natural Winter Skin Care Routine

BySamantha

Taking care of your skin is something you should always pay close attention to, but in the winter, it might differ from your skincare routine the rest of the year. Trust me, as a Canadian woman, I know how the winter weather and climate changes how your skin reacts, often leading to redness, drying, and…

The Best Summer Superfoods
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The Best Summer Superfoods

BySamantha

When you think of summer, you probably have visions of warm weather, cooling off in a lake or ocean, and enjoying time with friends and family. Another thought people often have with summertime is what your diet might look like. The foods you eat not only affect your waistline, but can also improve your health….

8 Ideas to Make Your Homestead More Sustainable
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8 Ideas to Make Your Homestead More Sustainable

BySamantha

You recycle. You buy organic foods whenever possible and you try to combine your errands so you don’t use too much fuel. Maybe you carpool to work and occasionally buy and sell from consignment stores. Becoming more sustainable on your homestead is on your radar. You want to be a responsible citizen that takes care…

Health Benefits of Working in Your Homestead Garden
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Health Benefits of Working in Your Homestead Garden

BySamantha

Spring is in the air. And when spring is on the horizon, many of us are aching to get out and plant a garden. In the interim, there are a lot of garden shows and seeds that we can buy to plan our ultimate garden outside. Spring is such a hopeful time of year. But…

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…

Ways of Storing Fresh Herbs from Your Garden
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Ways of Storing Fresh Herbs from Your Garden

BySamantha

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)
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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…

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