Serving Up The Harvest

https://www.amazon.com/Serving-Up-Harvest-Celebrating-Vegetables/dp/1580176631/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=thebestonl001-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=ad9dd085264bfe3e27c07744ddd495db&creativeASIN=1580176631

Use a Hydroponic Grow System for Year-Round Produce

https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/growing/growing-systems-tools-gardening/hydroponic-grow-system/

Recycling Materials on Hand for Compost Bin Plans

https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/growing/soil-compost/compost-bin-plans-dont-have-to-be-expensive/

Solar Thermal Heating Collector Frugal DIY Project

http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Eco-Friendly-Garage-Heater-A-Pneumatic-Solar-Th/

Wood Pallet Palace Chicken Coop DIY Project

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/jjamerbs-pallet-palace-chicken-coop.47872/

Prepping The Homestead For Winter

http://www.offthegridnews.com/radio/prepping-the-homestead-for-winter/

How Zombie Culture Shaped Homesteading Today

http://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/homesteading/self-reliant-living/how-zombies-shaped-homesteading-today/

The Plant Guide

http://theplantguide.net/2017/06/28/6-things-plants-leaves-trying-%D1%82o-tell/

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers

Crock Pot Stuffed Peppers http://www.littlehouseliving.com/crock-pot-stuffed-peppers.html

5 Questions to ask before purchasing your first homestead

http://morningchores.acemlnb.com/lt.php?s=67fb1fb4a2c38188f797c2a6aec9a22f&i=238A237A1A114378

Food that you can make with Dandelion Blossoms

http://hungerandthirstforlife.blogspot.com/2010/05/wild-about-dandelion-blossoms.html?m=1

Edible Flowers

http://commonsensehome.com/edible-flowers/

Homemade Dandelion Wine

http://reply.countrysidenetwork.com/t?r=4080&c=3886623&l=382837&ctl=4D22C08:2EF6B0E3C0DE171FFDFC5D94AD5E14FA4D377E6A859FF3F3&mqsc=E3886623

Raising Chicks on the Homestead

http://links.pioneersettler.com/a/174/click/3344465/150724711/_87d5d3090ce532c00a46aa7ad66eea6a6a9860c5/796472452ce9b57a14433890fd25965c46b01fdc

9 Tips for Homesteading

http://reply.countrysidenetwork.com/t?r=4080&c=3885948&l=382837&ctl=4D20DA1:2EF6B0E3C0DE171F5C1255296748FD5E4A7267910B795ECB&mqsc=E3885948

Preparing the Best Soil for Crops

Preparing the Best Soil for Crops http://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/gardening/farm-field/preparing-the-best-soil-for-crops-2/?mqsc=E3883764

Dirt Cheap: The Best Frugal Gardening Ideas on the Internet

http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/the-best-frugal-gardening-ideas-on-the-internet-04132016

Better Than Buttercream Try German Buttercream

http://thetoughcookie.com/2015/09/28/how-to-make-german-buttercream-the-battle-of-the-buttercreams-2-0/

10 Powerful Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

http://homesteaderdepot.com/10-powerful-plants-that-repel-mosquitoes/

Making Off Grid Living Green As Possible

http://wp.me/p3X16x-RC

Beehives

http://links.pioneersettler.com/a/174/click/3202754/150724711/_140a1f09e4d1fcb659b147e1b1da950fdb76624c/066964bd36d2bcb689ba23fab614e0597cab912a

Tips

http://links.pioneersettler.com/a/174/click/3202754/150724711/_40ecec37a765df296ef169e54ca3e737b8137b5d/066964bd36d2bcb689ba23fab614e0597cab912a

Vertical Wood Pyramid Gardening Tower DIY Project

http://removeandreplace.com/2013/04/02/how-to-build-a-vertical-garden-pyramid-tower-for-your-next-diy-outdoor-project/

Great Depression Timeless Tips

http://lettersfromsunnybrook.com/great-depression-timeless-tips/

How to Make Wild Garlic Gnocchi

https://dinnerfornone.wordpress.com/2016/04/18/wild-garlic-gnocchi/

Homesteading Delicious Polish Sausage Recipe

http://saucissonmac.blogspot.com/search/label/Polish%20sausage

8 Things in Garden Hole When Planting Tomatoes

http://balconygardenweb.com/put-8-things-tomato-planting-hole-best-tomatoes-ever/

Great Depression Tips

http://pioneeringtoday.acemlnb.com/lt.php?s=cd886824e65b9378d96a83220afcedf9&i=381A395A1A27272

Get Your Garden Ready for Spring

http://thehomesteadinghippy.com/get-your-garden-ready-for-spring/

How to Set Up A Rain Barrel (Infographic)

http://homesteaderdepot.com/how-to-set-up-a-rain-barrel-infographic/

How To Create And Maintain An Indoor Worm Composting Bin

http://theweekendprepper.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6848d71ffc3109759d914dcf9&id=cb86756b08&e=48ecd369e0

Millennials Are Homesteading

http://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com/2017/04/millennials-are-homesteading-buying.html

The Ultimate Chicken Crap Composting Guide

http://www.prepperdome.com/?p=8664

15 Things You Can Eat in the Wild

http://www.diybullseye.com/15-things-you-can-eat-in-the-wild/

Dandelion Wine Recipe

http://commonsensehome.com/dandelion-wine-recipe/

No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe {with Raw Honey}

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2012/06/no-cook-strawberry-freezer-jam-with-raw-honey.html

DIY Hand Cream Recipe

http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/05/diy-hand-cream-recipe.html

Menu Monday!

Homemaking on the Homestead: Menu Monday! http://homesteadinghomemaker.blogspot.com/2017/04/menu-monday_10.html?spref=tw

Must-Have Chicken Coop Accessories

Must-Have Chicken Coop Accessories http://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2017/04/must-have-chicken-coop-accessories.html#.WOumrJ1Rvj0.twitter

Why You Should Know About Leeks

http://homesteaderdepot.com/why-you-should-know-about-leeks/

Holiday Hand Balm

Let's make our holiday hand balm!
Ingredients:
This recipe makes roughly 9 oz. of salve mixture.
1/2 cup organic olive oil
1/4 cup organic grapeseed oil
1/4 cup organic avocado oil
3 level Tbsp beeswax pastilles
1 level Tbsp organic unrefined shea butter
25 drops organic frankincense essential oil
20 drops myrrh essential oil
20-25 drops organic black spruce essential oil
15 drops organic lavender essential oil
5 drops organic atlas cedar essential oil
Directions:
In a double boiler over low to medium heat, combine oils, beeswax, and shea butter. Heat gently until fully melted and stir often.
While oils and butters are melting, drop essential oils into a small 1/8th ounce screw cap bottle, place cap on bottle, and gently roll bottle between palms to blend.
Once oils, beeswax, and shea butter are fully melted, remove from heat and transfer mixture into a heat-safe measuring cup with a pour spout.
Add blended essential oils and stir to evenly distribute in the balm.
Pour balm into containers of choice, allowing to cool for 1-2 minutes, and then carefully place in freezer for 5-7 minutes. This quick cooling process helps to prevent the shea butter in the mixture from becoming grainy as it cools. Don’t forget the balms in the freezer!
After 5-7 minutes in the freezer, place balms on countertop covered with a paper towel to finish cooling completely. Once completely cooled, cap balms and add your decorative finishes (such as labels, ribbon, etc.).

Homestead Links

http://www.totallyhomestead.com/

Dehydrating Checked Fruit

http://selfreliantschool.com/free-video-membership/dehydrating-checked-fruit/

Rainwater Catchment System

http://thehtrc.com/2012/going-off-grid-rain-water-intake

Dehydrating Basics

https://ncpreppers.com/2011/08/03/dehydrating-basics/

How to Make Gut Healing Gummies

http://omnomally.com/2017/02/26/gut-healing-pomegranate-turkish-delight-gummies/

Canning

http://imperfectlyhappy.com/?s=Canning

HOW TO GET YOUR BACKYARD HOMESTEAD SPRING READY

http://imperfectlyhappy.com/backyard-homestead-spring-ready/

30 Foods Not to Feed Your Rabbits

http://wp.me/p7c9KI-xL

Great Depression Era Recipes

https://www.recipelion.com/Editors-Picks/21-Classic-Great-Depression-Era-Recipes

How to Store Leftover Seeds

How to Store Leftover Seeds http://www.oakhillhomestead.com/2017/03/how-to-store-leftover-seeds.html#.WNRZQkBIZls.twitter

Homemade All Natural Non Toxic Sunscreen

http://www.anuncomplicatedlifeblog.com/2016/05/diy-nontoxic-sunscreen.html

Starting Seeds for Spring Homestead Garden

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/blog/seeds-to-start-in-winter/

Low Carb Bible

http://www.lowcarbbible.com/

Depression Era Recipes

http://premeditatedleftovers.com/recipes-cooking-tips/frugal-flavorful-depression-era-recipes/

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes

Frugal and Flavorful Depression Era Recipes https://shar.es/19cHLW via @AleaMilham

HOW TO SEAL YOUR OWN FOOD WITH MYLAR BAGS

https://www.thereadystore.com/diy/3619/how-to-seal-your-own-food-with-mylar-bags/?utm_source=20170211b

How To Save Your Own Vegetable Seeds

How To Save Your Own Vegetable Seeds: http://off-grid.info/blog/how-to-save-your-own-vegetable-seeds/

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils #AskWardee 061

Homemade Non-Toxic All-Purpose Cleaning Spray With Essential Oils http://gnowfglins.com/2017/02/08/non-toxic-all-purpose-cleaning-spray-essential-oils-aw061/?utm_source=sumome&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=sumome_share via @tradcookschool

8 Essential Oils In The Kitchen To Improve Health And Flavor

8 Essential Oils In The Kitchen To Improve Health And Flavor http://www.thealternativedaily.com/essential-oils-to-cook-with/

Growing Squash: The Complete Guide to Plant, Grow, & Harvest Squash

https://morningchores.com/growing-squash/

Smoothie Recipes

4 yummy smoothie recipes that can be prepped ahead and stored in a Ziploc® freezer bag in the freezer! Make one when you need a quick meal!  https://ziploc.com/en/recipes/breakfast/4-prep-n-store-smoothie-recipes?cid=social_Pinterest_promoted-SmoothieInfographic-080116_ZiplocJAS16

10 Rules for a Healthy Low Carb Diet

10 Rules for a Healthy Low Carb Diet http://www.rodalewellness.com/weight-loss/10-rules-for-a-healthy-low-carb-diet

Emergency Preparedness

CDC Emergency Preparedness and You | Gather Emergency Supplies | Disaster Supplies Kit http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/index.asp via @CDCgov

7 Ways to Improve the Shelf Life of your Foods

7 Ways to Improve the Shelf Life of Your Foods http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SaveOurSkills/~3/uxSOo61UA1g/

Essential Oil Hacks for Your Beauty Routine

Essential Oil Hacks for Your Beauty Routine http://www.bhg.com/beauty-fashion/skin-care/essential-oil-hacks-for-your-beauty-routine/

How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Sinus Congestion

How to Use Essential Oils to Relieve Sinus Congestion http://www.backdoorsurvival.com/use-essential-oils-to-relieve-sinus-congestion/ via @Survival_Woman

Homemade Peppermint Tooth Powder

Homemade Peppermint Tooth Powder http://granny-miller.com/homemade-peppermint-tooth-powder/

Essential Oil Treatments For Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet

Essential Oil Treatments For Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet: http://www.herbs-info.com/blog/essential-oil-treatments-for-swollen-ankles-legs-and-feet/

25 Essential Oils for Colds to Help You Through This Awful Flu Season

25 Essential Oils for Colds to Help You Through This Awful Flu Season https://morningchores.com/essential-oils-for-colds/

5 Essential Oils to Jumpstart Weight Loss

5 Essential Oils to Jumpstart Weight Loss - Beliefnet http://po.st/UTCFH9 via @po_st

How to Build a Straw Bale Garden

http://modernfarmer.com/2013/07/straw-bale-gardening/

Handy Kitchen Substitutions

Handy Kitchen Substitutions http://commonsensehome.com/kitchen-substitutions/ via @CommonSenseIdea

How to Make Therapeutic Bath Salts

http://modernhippiehousewife.com/2015/11/23/how-to-make-therapeutic-bath-salts/

Should I Wash My Chicken Eggs

http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2015/04/should-i-wash-my-chicken-eggs.html

Food Preservation Methods Throughout History

Can It Already: Food Preservation Methods Throughout History  http://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/lifestyle/canning-food-preservation/food-preservations-methods-history/?mqsc=E3871170

How to Best Prepare and Eat Aloe Vera & Aloe FAQ

Homemade Essential Oil Recipes

http://www.freebiefindingmom.com/homemade-essential-oil-recipes/

DIY HOMEMADE DISHWASHER SOAP

DIY HOMEMADE DISHWASHER SOAP:

PERFECT FOR HOMESTEADS WITH HARD WATER:

For those of us that like to make our own soaps, you might find that when making dishwashing soap you get a residue on your glass or plastics IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER. We have tried a few different recipes and finally have found one that works perfect for those with HARD WATER leaving NO MORE RESIDUE!!!

Ingredients:

1 cup of Borax
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
1 cup Arm and Hammer washing soda
1/3 to 1/2 cup lemon juice
8 drops of Lavender Essential Oil

Combine:

Borax, Epsom Salt, Washing Soda, and Lavender Oil

Add Lemon Juice: 1 Tbs at a time until damp, but not soaked

Press into an ice cube tray, recipe fills one tray. Tap on counter to settle in the tray. Dry 3-4 hours. Store in an airtight container.

12 Mind Blowing Reasons Aloe Vera Is A Miracle Medicine Plant

https://bestplants.com/12-mind-blowing-reasons-aloe-vera-is-a-miracle-medicine-plant/

HOMEMADE MOUTHWASH

HOMEMADE MOUTHWASH

I use an empty glass 1 quart vinegar bottle for the mouthwash as it has a nice pour spout and usually has a plastic cap. Your bottle must be very clean, you can actually sterilize the bottle in boiling water for several minutes. Let dry completely. 2 cups distilled water, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 10 drops peppermint EO (essential oil) 8 drops tea tree EO, 5 drops lemon EO, 2 drops myrrh EO- optional, 1-2 teaspoons xylitol or to taste. Using a funnel, add baking soda and xylitol first, then water and EO's. If using myrrh, it will tend to collect rather than mingle with other ingredients. Cap it and shake to blend well. Keep in a dark cabinet. Shake well before each use to re-blend. I usually 1 1/2 or double the recipe. Make sure not to swallow the mouthwash!!!

MOTHERWORT-LEMON BALM TINCTURE & ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

I strained and bottled about a quart and a half of Motherwort-Lemon Balm tincture, made homemade mouthwash with essential oils and remineralizing tooth powder today.

Aroma Web

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/therapeuticgradeessentialoils.asp

Sunstone Forumulas

http://www.blog.sunstoneformulas.com/

Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes

http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/

40 Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/herbal-remedies/amazing-aloe-vera.htm

Aloe Vera And Why Egyptians Called It The “Plant Of Immortality”

http://www.getholistichealth.com/42343/aloe-vera-and-why-egyptians-called-it-the-plant-of-immortality/

The Real Essential Oils You May Have Overlooked

http://www.uscrisispreppers.com/2015/09/29/the-real-essential-oils-you-may-have-overlooked/

Herb Garden

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/herbgarden/list.html

Drying herbs and spices

http://prepperswill.com/drying-herbs-and-spices/

Top 10 Medicinal Herbs for your Garden

http://prepperswill.com/top-10-medicinal-herbs-for-your-garden/

30 Most Popular Herbs for Natural Medicine & Medicinal Plants for the Survival Garden

http://www.diyreport.com/30-popular-herbs-natural-medicine-medicinal-plants-survival-garden/

Tumeric Bombs

http://improvedaging.com/anti-inflammatory-turmeric-bombs/

Survival Herbal Recipes from our Ancestors

http://www.theprepperdome.com/survival-herbal-recipes-from-our-ancestors/

10 Essential Herbs

http://aroundthecabin.com/10-essential-herbs/

The 1800s Pain-Relief Plant That Doctors Used

http://www.offthegridnews.com/alternative-health/the-1800s-pain-relief-plant-that-doctors-used/

Detox Soups to Get You Ready for Spring

Detox Soups to Get You Ready for Spring http://healthamor.com/detox-soups-get-ready-spring/

Health Benefits of Garlic and others

http://123healthandbeauty.com/health-benefits-of-garlic/


http://123healthandbeauty.com/turmeric-health-benefits/

https://caloriebee.com/nutrition/Rasbhari-Cape-Gooseberries-Or-Golden-Berries-Nutrition-Health-Benefits-Recipes-And-More

13 Natural Remedies for Heartburn Relief

http://www.eatingdigest.com/13-natural-remedies-heartburn-relief/

The Magick Mixture for Health

http://www.healthpedia.us/honey-and-cinnamon-the-magical-mixture-for-health/

Green Soap

How to Make Green Soap: An Excursion Through Time http://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/lifestyle/soap-making/how-to-make-green-soap-an-excursion-through-time/?mqsc=E3865178

Miracle Herbs

http://www.offthegridnews.com/alternative-health/immune-boosting-miracle-herbs-your-ancestors-used/