Catherine stops in Arkansas to harvest blackberries and plums on their way to Indiana. You can homestead from the road by stopping at local farms along your route!!! The blackberries were eaten in the car and used in smoothies...
Green Body Cleanse - The first step in my healing journey was to read the book Green Body Cleanse. Dr. Group discusses the natural biorhythms of your body and when its best to be eating or not eating....
This beautiful and simple DIY dried orange garland is the perfect accent for any home or business during the holidays.
I stumbled upon these gorgeous garlands while searching for "Homemade Christmas Decorations Nature" - and I am so glad I did!
How...
On August 31, 2016 the DEA posted to the Federal Reiger the notice of intent to place Kratom as a Schedule One substance.
Kratom is a member of the coffee family, and is a plant used across the globe to relieve stress,...
Meditation and Behavior
A Baltimore school, Robert W Coleman, replaced detention with meditation. The results have been incredible. School administrators reported that they have not had one suspension in over a year.
When the kids get in trouble they are sent...
Catherine Bleish owner of the Homestead.guru. takes us on a tour of this awesome community!
Urbanization is the Problem
According to a recent Stamford University study, 50% of Americans now live in an "urbanized" area without access to much nature. The researchers state that urbanization has been associated with high levels of mental illness, but the...
This essay on decentralization originally appeared on Catherine's facebook page in March of 2017 - her family unit has shifted in soe ways, but the values still remain.
The reason we (the Blush Family) decided to #decentralize our lives can...
Lime Essential Oil
Primary Benefits
Supports healthy immune function*
Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties
Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*
Promotes emotional balance and well-being
Aromatic Description
Citrus, tart, sweet
Collection Method
Cold Pressed/Expression
Plant Part
Lime rind (peel)
Main Constituents
Limonene, β-pinene,...
Can you believe that children in Great Britain watch more than 17 hours of television per week? When you break that down, it averages over 2 hours a day, every single day of the year, which comprises a minimum...
It’s been 18 months since Flow™ Hive took the world by storm.
One of the most successful campaigns in crowdfunding history, the “Honey on Tap” harvesting system revolutionized the Langstroth hive, which had barely changed since 1852.
Co-inventors, father and son...
Yesterday we reported that things were heating up in North Dakota over the oil pipeline controversy.
Today, it reached a boil when local law enforcement jurisdictions used force to move Sioux Nation water protectors out of the way in order to resume...