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The Homestead Guru was a project born by people who love talking about and trying practical solutions. We have hundreds of articles on all things practical and have built a sort of community over the years for those who want to learn and grow along with us.
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How A Minimalist Mom Deals With Menstruation
Someone once said, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” I think the same can be said about our periods. How you do

Doterra Essential Oils Is Now Launching Health Care Centers
doTERRA is disrupting the modern health care system by providing an integrative approach to keep their patients healthy and thriving. doTERRA’s medical providers are taking

Eggs Unchilled & Unwashed: Why Mexico and Europe Do Eggs Smarter than the U.S.
For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told

Next Generation ‘Farm from a Box’ : Solar Powered Farm for Living Off Grid
The Next Generation “Farm from a Box”, brings individuals or communities a modified shipping container that allows them to prosper by creating their own sustainable

Monsanto Found GUILTY of Poisoning a Farmer in France
Pesticide giant Monsanto has taken another major legal blow in the recent verdict by a French appeals court, finding the company guilty of poisoning a

7 DIY Wooden Fruit Crate Modular Furniture Ideas
Most places I’ve lived in my life, both in the US and in Mexico, have an abundance of wooden crates. In the US I never

7 Smart Ways To Repurpose Mason Jar Lids
Think mason jars are handy? YOU HAVE NO IDEA. Turns out you can get really crafty with the lids, too. Here are a few of

6 Minute Stretches to Help you Lose Weight
Taking a mere 6 minutes a day to stretch can make a huge difference not only mentally, but can also help you lose weight! Stay

How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them

Aquaponics Greenhouses Grow 1 Million Pounds of Food on Just 3 Acres!
Have you heard of aquaponics? It’s the food production method that combines raising fish and growing vegetables to create a sustainable living ecosystem. The plants

The Truth About Millennial Survival Skills: Explanation and Solutions
Sometimes old Homestead Guru content takes on new meaning for readers. This post was inspired by some controversy over a post three years old titled

Is Mutual Respect Possible? Honoring Myself AND My Kids with Unschooling
This article is Part 6 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Part 4, and Part 5… Is mutual respect truly possible
