The Weekend Homesteader book review

May 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Have you ever wished there was a simple, month-by-month calendar to tell you how to become a homesteader and become more self-sufficient? Do you lack time to homestead around the clock and wish you could find a few projects that would help you toward your goal of being more self-reliant without taking so much time and effort? Then it's time for you to check out The Weekend Homesteader: A Twelve-Month Guide to Self-Sufficiency. Right at the beginning of the book is a great description of … [Read more...]

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Best cough suppressant {kid-friendly}

April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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This last cold season was a rough one for us. I don't know if it was all the new germs we were being introduced to in a new city or it was particularly bad for everyone since the winter just seemed to drag on and on...but we had seemed to be more than our fair share of coughs and colds in the last 6 months. Last week, we were all sick yet again, and it was a doozie. I'm still trying to get the last of this junk out of my head, but thankfully all of our coughs have gotten considerably better -- … [Read more...]

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How to make dye from herbs {Natural Life Link-up}

March 8, 2013 by 5 Comments
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Did you know that your herb garden is not only useful for cooking and medicinal reasons? Herbs have many other uses and have long been used in making dyes. You can use them to dye your own fabrics, yarns, and more, as well as use it to make hair dyes. And of course, Easter eggs! It is not very hard to make dyes from herbs but it can take a bit longer than just opening a package of dye. But the results are well worth it. There are a lot of herbal plants that can be used to make dyes but those … [Read more...]

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Natural Cold Remedies for Kids

February 20, 2013 by 17 Comments
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I'm feeling a bit under the weather today and it's snowing...again. So since I can barely even think straight, I thought I would pull out an old post that is so perfect to combat the numerous colds that have been going around. When the weather starts to change or new kids come into the preschool, Mack often ends up with a cold. So I had to find something that would ease her aches and pains, curb the sniffles and give everyone a good nights' rest. The following is an essential oil blend … [Read more...]

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Home Safety Devices You Need to Check Regularly {Natural Life Link-up}

February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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In the advent of modern technology, there are many different types of home safety devices available in the market. As homeowners, we also want to be in the loop with all these devices to keep our homes functional and our families safe, which is why we purchase them. Once you have installed your devices and put them to good use, it now becomes your responsibility that they be maintained in tiptop shape at all times-- otherwise they become useless. It is important that you inspect your home … [Read more...]

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5 Wedding Favours Your Guests Will Want to Hold On To

January 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
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Before you turn around twice, wedding season is going to be upon us again. And if you're planning your own wedding right now, you know how difficult it can be to select a gift for your guests that won't be eaten in two seconds or become useless once it's taken home. Sarah Hartnett, the author of this post, is a wedding planner who also writes a blog filled with fun and practical tips for making your big day as special as possible. And she's got some great alternative ideas for … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Seasoning Mixes {Natural Life Link-up}

January 18, 2013 by 5 Comments
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Many seasoning mixes can easily be bought in the nearest grocery stores but they can just as easily be made at home if you ever want to try something you. This isn’t in any way to discourage you from buying them from the stores too but here’s a thought: Seasoning mixes that you are store-bought are mostly containing additives or MSG, which isn’t really all that good for you or your family’s health. Making them in your home, assures you of everything that you put in it. Plus you can … [Read more...]

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How to get rid of slugs {Natural Life Link-up}

January 11, 2013 by 3 Comments
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We've all been there. You plant some new flowers or delightful little seedlings in the ground, excited that the growing season is starting out and you'll soon have delicious fruits and vegetables ripening on the vine. You water them and make sure they are tucked into the ground, ready for their first night's sleep in a foreign territory and say good night. And then when you wake up in the morning, there is nothing left of them. Or worse yet, you spend all summer tending to your garden, prepare … [Read more...]

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11 Sauces and Condiments You Can Make At Home {Natural Life Link-up}

January 4, 2013 by 6 Comments
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A lot of people nowadays live a fast-paced kind of life and along with that, we tend to rely on pretty much many things that are ready-made. That is including most things that go inside our body. For example, instead of cooking our own meals out home, more often than we would have liked, we are put into circumstances that force us to buy take-out. And because technology and modernization has change so much in time, almost everything is available in stores, shops or markets. Even the most … [Read more...]

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Five Simple Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Bathroom {Natural Life Link-up}

December 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
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I had another post lined up for today, but since I woke up with a stomach flu that left me tethered to the couch/bed all day, I decided to share this great guest post about creating more eco-friendly bathrooms instead. Stay healthy and safe this weekend! Your bathroom hasn’t been updated since the 1990s and you’re ready to make an environmentally conscious leap into the 21st century, but where do you begin? Fortunately, bathroom necessities — from the toilet to the vanity — have … [Read more...]

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