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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Monsanto’s RoundUp Faces New Safety Doubts Over Unsealed Documents
RoundUp’s already-questionable reputation suffered another blow recently. A federal court conducting cancer investigations ordered some of Monsanto’s confidential documents to be unsealed–and what they found
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
Nature Study – Why Children Thrive Learning Outside
Sometimes, when we’re out with our nature club, people stop us ask why we do nature study. Honestly, there are so many reasons that we
Best Damn Strawberry Jello Ever
This recipe has 5 simple ingredients but is, no joke, the best damn strawberry jello I’ve ever had. I’ve loved jello and gummies my whole
Jelly from Flowers? Edible Flower Recipes for Lilac Jelly
Along with Lilac, there are many different kinds of edible flowers with many various aromas and tastes including but not limited to: roses, violets, dandelions,
Cannabinoids: The Other Vitamin “C”?
By Dr. Buckley Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I
Homesteading With Children: Radical Families Know It Isn’t for the Faint of Heart
Meet Riley: Nearly 4 Years Old Homesteading Superstar Homesteading With Children Spotlight Every so often we notice a post in a Homesteading group that catches
They Planted a Tree Just to Chop It Down. All In the Name of Biomass!
Sounds pretty pointless, doesn’t it? Planting a tree for the sole purpose of chopping it down. It seems even more ridiculous when I tell you
A Moment of Peace on the Dakota Pipeline Battlefront
Activists and police have both agreed to take a step back from the barricade to allow tensions to deescalate. This photo was captured from a
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,
A License To Chill: Permits for Nature
“We need freedom to roam across land owned by no one but protected by all, whose unchanging horizon is the same that bounded the world
The Struggle of Saving, Financing, & Buying Our 5th Wheel (RV) For Full-Time Living
Original article from The Road To Coexistence. In October of 2015, we decided to begin saving for our full time adventure after many talks and