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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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3 Steps For ANYONE to Unschool Your Kids (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Do you wish you could homeschool or unschool your kids? Well, good news–you CAN! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase
5 Surprising Uses Of Dandelions (Yes, weeds!)
Dandelions are often viewed as just being flowering weeds that are seen in the yard or coming through cracks in pavement but are actually beneficial
Going Barefoot: Concerns & Benefits
It has become abnormal to be seen barefoot in public. I have heard the same comments over and over when going barefoot in the store,
A Good Education is NOT FOUND in Schools
More and more people are coming to the realization that conventional, compulsory public school is a travesty of “education” and ideas like unschooling are taking
Florida Lifts Ban on Front-Yard Vegetable Farming!
Florida has finally passed a bill that trumps all the bans on front yard gardens. Inspired by a couple in Miami Shores who were forced
Dandelion Jelly Recipe: How to Make Food From Weeds
Dandelions in particular have been known to be a pesky weed to gardeners when actually, they provide many great benefits. Dandelion leaves are edible and
How A Minimalist Mom Deals With Menstruation
Someone once said, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” I think the same can be said about our periods. How you do
Homemade Red Wine in Five Simple Steps
Most wine making guides really over-think the wine making process. They tell you to buy all kinds of equipment and additives that you don’t really
Star Wars Day! Treat Yourself and May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You On the heels of Star Wars day, it isn’t too late to celebrate! Star War fans, its time to
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
Introducing the 2016 Homegrown Food Summit
The 2016 Home Grown Food Summit is right around the corner! In case you missed last year’s summit, let me give you a little background
Zero Waste – Plastic Free Grocery Store of the Future
In.gredients is a plastic-free based grocery store up in Austin, TX. This zero waste market is making waves in hopes for a more sustainable tomorrow.