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Official Statement on Kratom Inspires Hope
What if you could simply drink an herbal tea that would work as well if not better than your average prescription pain medication? Would you be

Ancient Buildings Used to Make Ice in the Desert: Yakhchals
There is a traditional Persian dessert called faloodeh, made with thin rice noodles, topped with a near-frozen syrup of sugar, rose water, and lime juice. It’s

The Rise of Planetary Entrepreneurship
Our work culture is undergoing a profound transformation. Approximately 33% of working Americans have ditched their day jobs to become self-employed. They likely worked overtime

Winter is Coming – How to Heat Your Homestead
Heating the Homestead Efficiently According to the U.S Department of Energy, heating and cooling together are the largest energy expense, accounting for a hefty 48%

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

10 Reasons Why You Need to Drink Lemon Water Every Day
Did you know that the first thing that you should do every morning is drink a tall glass of water? It immediately recharges your body,

Tiny Edible Urban Gardens on Roofs, in the Air, and Underwater!
Growing food is a bonding, cost effective, and rewarding experience; and while you may associate gardening mostly with standard residential or commercial landscaping, there are

Tour of Eco Home in Raven Rock Community
Catherine joins John and Wanda in their amazing sustainable home. Solar heated water, green house heated home, solar electric, and full home composting system!

Growing Rosemary: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cultivating this Super Herb
Rosemary is one of the most commonly used herbs in savory dishes. If you’re looking to enhance your home cooked meals, there’s no better method

What Could It Cost to Live Tiny?
The average price of a house in the United States is $200,000. That alone is a very good reason why many people are looking to downsize.

What WEEDS Tell Us and Why We Should Care
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m

50ft “Dignity” Statue Erected Just Four Hours Away From Standing Rock..Oh, the Irony.
Did you know that in September of 2016, a gorgeous statue of a Native American woman went up in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to pay homage