Ah, sage. The word conjures images of knowledge and wisdom. And medicinally, sage is just as wise. Sage is a wonderful herb that has many medicinal uses. It should be no surprise that I love sage. It’s one of the many herbs that I believe everyone should have in their herb garden. Today, for the …
Laundry detergent can get expensive. But I may have found a cheaper solution! If you make your own homemade laundry detergent, you get to control what goes into it, and it’s cheaper than buying ready-made detergent. This week, for the Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I made homemade laundry detergent. I’ve done a similar …
Do you have sluggish digestion? Gas? Bloating? You probably need to take herbal bitters! Herbal bitters help you digest food and absorb nutrients out of the food better. Most of the world’s people take digestive bitters, except Americans. We have changed our diets so much that they don’t include the bitter herbs and vegetables our …
I’ve decided that I need to give my body a little more love. I’m getting older, I’m getting more aches and pains, and I feel like my immune system needs some serious support. So I’ve done a little research on healing myself holistically, and decided I’m putting myself on an anti-inflammatory regimen. I am now …
I have fairly recently changed the way I grocery shop for my family, and I must say it’s pretty much changed my life. My grocery budget used to be through the roof. We were having to go to the store almost every single day. And the constant thinking of “what’s for dinner” was emotionally draining. …
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There are a lot of rumors going around about a potential food shortage coming. And while I’m not going to say that I’m sure of it, I have been doing my best to prepare for it. I actually have been for years. I believe that a good way to prepare for any kind of food …
For last week’s Self Reliant Skill of the Week, I showed you how to make lamb’s quarters pesto in case you didn’t have any pasta sauce. Well, what if it’s the other way around, and you don’t have any pasta? This is all about how you an make your own homemade pasta, and avoid a …
While most of the real estate world is looking for the newest, hottest property deal, many savvy investors have their sights set on the untapped potential of investing in land. Buying raw land, and especially buying a farm, can be an incredibly viable investment opportunity that comes without the various hassles attached to buying other …
I feel very strongly that everyone should learn about the weeds that grow in their area. There are lots of weeds that are edible, with some even more nutritious than the plants we grow in our gardens! Today, for the Self Reliant Skill of the Week, we’re going to make lamb’s quarters pesto. Lamb’s quarters …
Welcome to this week’s Simple Homestead Blog Hop 313! I am sure you will be inspired by all the great posts and ideas that have been shared this week. Add your homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling posts to the party if you’re a blogger (please see our simple rules below). The hop begins at 12:01 am on …
