The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
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.
Here we aren’t here to be your gurus. We are here to help you learn how to be your own guru, while we become our own gurus. Thank you for being here.
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The Homestead Guru Visits Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm and Picks Fresh Berries
Join Catherine and the kids as the go pickin’ at the farm!
Rice Recipes: How to Enjoy Eating Rice When You’re Broke
Rice and beans. These two staples are the go-to foods for when you’re trying to survive, either financially–or literally. Dried rice and dried beans are both
Want to Liberate the Next Generation? Unschool Your Kids.
If you care about freedom, consider unschooling your kids. Unschooling is an educational approach that’s legal in all 50 states. It’s not to be confused
The Year’s Best Camping Gifts and Survival Gear
These camping and survival gifts are perfect for the wilderness lover in your family! There is so much cool camping gear to chose from –
Unschooling and “Child-Led Learning” Defined
The majority of people have no idea what unschooling is, so I’m here to define it for you. A lot of people think they have unschooling
Why You Should Use a Composting Toilet!
Have you ever thought about getting a composting toilet, but heard rumors that left you feeling queasy? Let me clear a few things up! Composting
Hemp Will Save the World: Here’s Why
Hemp has been touted recently for it’s useful properties and there’s good reason for it! It actually solves a lot of worldwide problems from deforestation
Media Blackout: A Cancer Cure Covered Up
It’s getting hardly any mainstream media attention, but there’s a showdown brewing in Austin, TX that may have grave consequences for cancer patients across the
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
The Throw-Up Button: Acupressure to Stop Nausea & Vomiting
When it comes to natural remedies, I don’t follow any one school of thought. Instead, I’m a fan of doing whatever is simple to remember
Ancient Buildings Used to Make Ice in the Desert: Yakhchals
There is a traditional Persian dessert called faloodeh, made with thin rice noodles, topped with a near-frozen syrup of sugar, rose water, and lime juice. It’s
Pedal Powered RV – Camper on a Bike
Micro Home on Wheels This camper is designed with the avid cyclist in mind! Designed for one person, the camper shell fits on top of a