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Susanne’s Fruit Farm in Arkansas, Harvesting Blackberries
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
Rebel Canning: How-to Thrive During the Recession by Canning Butter
Canning Butter Here at The Homestead Guru, we’re all about creative canning ideas. You might remember our recipe/how-to for pressure canning bacon for survival situations.
Comparing Circumcision in Denmark to the US: Why the Danes are Ahead
Circumcision in Denmark and Europe When you give birth to baby boys in the United States, as a new mom, you face the dilemma of
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
The Truth About Millennial Survival Skills: Explanation and Solutions
Sometimes old Homestead Guru content takes on new meaning for readers. This post was inspired by some controversy over a post three years old titled
New Research: Fasting Fights Cancer & Adds Years to Your Life
In a culture where eating is more a form of entertainment than for sustenance, the idea of fasting isn’t a popular one. However, more studies
Melatonin: Why Supplementation May Be Essential In A Monsanto and Wireless World
In my previous posts (1)(2)(3) related to the inflammatory condition known as “microglial activation” I mentioned that the microglia have been found to exist primarily
Tour of Converted School Bus in Progress
Check out this awesome Skoolie (Converted School Bus) in the works!
Innovative Bike Powered Washing Machines, Wash Your Clothes Off The Grid!
The Bike Washing Machine, a sustainable power combo created by college students at the Dalian Nationalities University in China. This cool invention does exactly what
The Benefits Of Using Turpentine Medicinally
The medicinal benefits of turpentine have been used as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems for generations by many. Although ingesting what’s
DIY Recycled Pallet Teepee Tutorial: Make Yours Now!
This pallet teepee idea is AWESOME. This teepee design by Killer B has recently gained a great deal of notice because it’s beautiful! Unfortunately, it’s
Natural Toothache Remedies
Tooth pain can be caused by cavities, tooth decay, tooth fracture, gum disease, an abnormal bite, and more. Toothaches are not only just painful, as