Homestead Living

Discover how to homestead in your home. Crafts, DIYs, simple solutions and holiday fun. Everyone can homestead in their home whether they live in a studio apartment or a luxury mansion. Welcome to homestead living.

This vapor rub goes together quickly and easily. It has a beeswax and cocoa butter base and utilizes the power of eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree essential oil. If making herbal remedies is new to you, this is a great starter salve.

Was the elderberry syrup not potent enough to keep the colds at bay? Need a little something between doses of fire cider? Homemade cough syrup with the medicinal properties of lime, thyme, and ginger is probably just what you need. And don't forget about the honey. Honey for coughs is probably the original home remedy.

Window washing is the worst. It's laborious and you get the whole thing done and sit to relax only to realize there are streaks all over the place. Ugh.

You may be wondering what to do with that herb a friend said would help with indigestion. Learn about choosing between an herbal tea, tincture, or capsule.

I was excited to start homesteading, but was overwhelmed by not having enough time. That's where time management strategies and priorities come into place.

A Stain Removal Guide For Real Life on a Homestead

These goat milk shampoo bars offer a great lathering experience, along with a creamy and luxurious feel thanks to a generous helping of goat's milk.

Washing soda is great for DIY cleaners, but it's sometimes hard to find locally. Did you know that you can make your own washing soda using baking soda and an oven?

Are all green cleaners created equally? Heck no! There are seven formulas that shine (see what I did there?) and four that fall flat.

Are you ready to try feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) for migraines instead of grabbing for Excedrin? A tincture is an easy way to get started.

Traditional shampoos can be harsh and dry out your hair. Learn why you should use dry shampoo and get some recipes so you can easily make it yourself.

I’ve been dealing with a handful of spring nuisances over the last month and I’m sharing tips to help my fellow seasonal warriors fight the good fight.

With so many holiday DIYs floating around, decking the halls has never been easier (or cheaper)! Here's a few of my favorite DIY Christmas decor ideas!

I love the simplicity of these crochet Christmas ornaments. It’s perfect to add a little something extra to your tree. Enjoy DIYing your holiday season.

Christmas decorating and crafting. Two of my favorite things. You'll love these budget-friendly ideas for decorating for the holiday season.

While everyone has their own list of fall chores, homesteaders in particular have an insane amount to get done before winter arrives.

Not only will you stop throwing away your daily/weekly milk jug, you'll probably be asking friends and family to save them for you as well.

Some of the best stuff on the homestead happens in summer, but summer comes with struggles as well. Hears how to deal with it and survive it.

I’ve been experimenting with natural ways to keep mosquitoes away for a few years, and I’ve found a few things that work for me.

I really, really don’t like ants. That being said, as a lover of bees and other beneficial insects, I am always incredibly reluctant to use pesticides.

Gardeners and farmers have hard-working hands that need TLC. This homemade hand cream helps moisturize and soothe rough, achy hands.

Making a facial mask at home is really easy. Enjoy a homemade spa experience for less than $1. I bet most of the ingredients are right in your kitchen.

Homesteading is all about self-sufficiency – but what do we do when we become injured or ill? It's important to have a self-sufficient first aid kit on hand.

How does the modern homesteader manage to balance everything that needs to be done? Amazing organization. Simple living doesn't have to be hard.

A short story of how I got into homesteading and the dream I had for first "real" year. Find out how I created attainable and manageable homestead goals.

You many have heard the term salve bouncing around the crunchy community and not know what it was. A salve is something applied topically to heal the skin.

Kid's Holiday Craft: T-shirt painting is super fun and super easy. Make a handprint turkey t-shirt for your little one to wear for Thanksgiving.

10 fun ways to upcycle, repurpose, and give new life to the holiday and greeting cards lovingly sent to you. These ideas work great for Valentines and birthday cards as well.

After the initial shock at such a powerful taste, I was shocked by how quickly the Fire Cider went to work. By the next morning, I felt better than I had in days.

It's the worst-of-the-worst when it comes to cleaning. The baked on goop in your oven and the residue that is stuck to your stove top. Clean it naturally!

Coconut Oil is like heaven in a jar. I use it for everything, not only for it's healing properties, moisturizing abilities and healthy fats, but because I love that smell.

So toothpaste for dental care... not safe. Toothpaste for other uses around the house... totally okay. Twelves ways to use it to clean around the home.

Whether you are a backyard hobby homesteader or an avid homesteader on your journey to live off-grid, these are the homesteading articles you want to be reading.

Are you ready for my secret to making your own natural cleaning products? These are my tried and true go-to recipes make of things I already have on hand.

Whether you are a backyard hobby homesteader or an avid homesteader on your journey to live off-grid, these are the homesteading articles you want to be reading.

If you have even a single solar panel working on your homestead, you may be as frustrated as I am by the general image of solar presented in the mainstream media.

A list of natural repellents that work on a wide array of insects in a variety of situations. Also included are great natural "after bite" solutions.

Just another new-age hippie thing? Ask your grandmother what was recommended to her. Cabbage leaves have been used for suppressing lactation for eons.

Original Organics Herbals features handmade herbal products made from organic and wild-harvested ingredients. Everything is created in small batches just for you.

Today's post is on homemade men's products. Men have to stay clean and well-groomed. They are often just as opposed to harmful ingredients as women.

Learn how to dye Easter eggs using natural ingredients like onion skins, instant coffee, blueberries, beets and more. You'll be amazed with the results.

Melt & Pour soap bases are premixed bases that have all the scary work done already. All you do is melt, mix, and pour into molds. You get the joy of homemade soap with the ability to customize it as you see fit.

Do you love crafting with mason jars? Here are ten quick and inexpensive DIYs you'll absolutely love.

Winter Line Drying: Did you know that heat is not required when drying your clothes outdoors? In fact, your clothes may actually dry faster when it's 32F or less!

A humorous look into why the FDA has decided to crack down on mama cloth manufacturers. They must have a good reason for regulating these items, right?

A simple decision for some becomes a challenging decision for someone who considers the environmental implications of their choice. Real Christmas tree or fake?

Whether you are a backyard hobby homesteader or an avid homesteader on your journey to live off-grid, these are the homesteading articles you want to be reading.

Carpet cleaners contain nephthalene. Nephthalene is made from crude oil or coal tar. It's found in cigarette smoke, car exhaust fumes and is used for carpet cleaners.

Soap nuts have the ability to serve your home from the moment they arrive in their recyclable cardboard box to the moment they're compost for your gardens.

As being crunchy gains popularity, more people are coming up with creative ways to go green. Here are some great reusable bags for your crafting pleasure.

Bed sheets are free or inexpensive fabric sources. Instead of hauling old sheets away in boxes, figure out if there is some way you can give them new life.

Natural DIY Recipes for adult toothpaste, kids toothpaste, whitening paste, tooth powder and mouthwash. A healthy dental care alternative.

Lots of people have resorted to making their own herbal remedies because the list of side effects for prescription and over the counter medications is overwhelming.

Cloth diapering has been talked about to death online. In fact, if you are considering cloth diapering, I'm sure you are sufficiently overwhelmed already.

Being a mom has given me super powers. That's why I'm convinced I must be Supermom. Do you have any of these powers?

Kids get hurt a lot. Make sure you are equipped for injuries that go beyond the scope of mommy kisses. Check out this Natural First Aid Kit

Earth Day is a reminder of where we were and where we are choosing to go. Every day we make choices that impact the earth. Make sure they are good choices.

I am excited to share this awesome natural deodorant recipe with you. Not only because it works when you're perspiring, but it also cuts back on the amount of perspiration over time.

I love decorating for St. Patrick's Day. What I don't love is spending lots of money, having the same decor as everyone else, or worst yet, tacky decor.

Chalkboard paint is amazing stuff. I found out that you can actually make your own in any color you want. The sky is the limit.

Make a nice, homemade, fruity-scented potpourri for pennies that is natural and family-friendly. You don't need chemicals to make your house smell nice.

Nothing is harder than washing stuffed animals, faux wool slippers and tweed chairs, but I've got a great recipe to help you wash almost all of your unwashables.

It's vacation week and kids need stimulation. Here are some great activities (tested by kids and given a thumbs up by mom) to keep all ages busy.

Clean pans that have been stained with cooking spray naturally and discover how to avoid getting stains again with homemade cooking spray.

A harvest aprons is great for gathering up the produce you collect in your garden. I'll show you how to make one with just simple sewing. Add egg pockets to collect eggs.

Learn how to make your own unpaper towels, even if you have limited sewing abilities. This tutorial for DIY unpaper towels doesn't even require sewing in a straight line!

Why spend dollars on commercial laundry detergent when you can make your own for only pennies? Laundry detergent is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.

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