The Homestead Guru
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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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Making Herbal Medicine at Home
Are you frustrated with the medical system? Do you believe it is too expensive and often does more harm than good? Would you like to
Food Sovereignty Law in Maine is a Win for Small Farms
Last week, Maine’s Governor Paul LePage signed a first-of-its-kind bill that could set a refreshing new precedent for other states to follow. The Act to
Trouble Sleeping? Study Says Go Camping to Reset Your Biological Clock
A new study suggests that a week of camping outdoors can reset our biological clock, also know as the circadian clock. The circadian clock is
12 Reasons Eating With Your Hands Will Improve Your Life
Should you Eat with Your Hands? If you ask most people, eating with your hands is a savage thing to do. I’ve even referred to
New Study: ALL Pregnant Women Need A Doula
Birth has traditionally been an event of women coming together to care for and attend to each other. In modern times, however, birth is viewed
Healthy Popsicle Recipes Using Fresh Berries
Summertime. It was my favorite part of my childhood. I can still remember the mellow New England summers, the looming pines, and the slow days
Tour of Converted Van in New Hampshire
Life Opted Out Podcast gives us a tour of their newly converted tiny home – a van conversion!Check out their electric and solar set up,
Intermittent Fasting – How to Lose Weight with Time Restricted Eating
When I embarked on the carnivore diet I came in contact with concepts like intermittent fasting and time restricted eating. It all seemed like gibberish
Five Reasons to Get Naked in Your Garden
The 16th annual World Naked Gardening Day is coming up soon! Yes, #nakedgardeningday is a thing. You may now be wondering, why would anybody want
5 Dehydrator Recipes for Home Grown Fruits and Vegetables
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowNetwork Is Buying a Dehydrator Worth the Cost? Buying a dehydrator can be an investment, although they do come in several different
The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this
General Mills is Sneaking High Fructose Corn Syrup in “Health” Foods
Food giant General Mills proudly boasts on the front of many of its products that it doesn’t contain high fructose corn syrup, a chemical with