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The Homesteading Act of 1862 + How to Get Land for Free in 4 US States
Did you know that you can get land for free in several states in the United States? Homesteading Act of 1862, Signed into Law by
Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe With Added Essential Oils
When you drink juice, highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and enzymes rapidly enter the bloodstream absorbing all of the nutritional benefits of the fruits and vegetables
How it Began: Tiny Home Dreams to Travel Trailer Reality
What have I done? I made the decision to move out in the sticks of Texas hill country in July of 2016. Ever since I
Victory for Standing Rock – Pipeline to be Rerouted
The US Army Corps of Engineers announced Sunday that they will no longer allow the Dakota Access Pipe Line to be built underneath the Missouri
Video: Homemade Butter in 20 Minutes!
Homemade Butter in 20 Minutes by Irina at Homegrown Adventures Making homemade butter from heavy whipping cream is so easy. It tastes so much better
How to Make a Self-Fertilizing Hay Bale Garden Bed
I’ve recently found an even better idea than straw bale gardening, and that is hay bale gardening! Straw bales are usually comprised of stalks of
Austin Aquarium Supports Homeschoolers!
The Austin Aquarium offers more than just sea creatures, the whole family can interact with a wide variety of animals such as birds from the
Butterfly Pea Tea: How to Grow the Magic Color Changing Tea!
It wasn’t long after getting into brewing kombucha that I came across butterfly pea tea, which intrigued me just with it’s name. Its a little
7 Simple DIY Root Cellars – Keep Your Food Fresh With No Electricity
As you dig into the earth, you will find that the soil becomes increasingly cool. This is because the sun’s hot light is unable to
Tour of Converted School Bus in Progress
Check out this awesome Skoolie (Converted School Bus) in the works!
Boho Homestead – Bohemian Inspired DIY Wonderland
Boho Homestead Introducing the Boho Homestead, a bohemian inspired homestead in New Hampshire. Dayna Martin is best known for her very public advocacy for a child-led
Luffa Gourds: How to Grow Your Own Sponges!
Are you tired of buying dish sponges and body poufs all the time? Many people don’t know how easy it is to grow your own