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Cat Shit Coffee for $80 a cup?!
We take our coffee seriously here at the Homestead Guru, but I’m not sure if I’ll be shelling out for a cup of Kopi Luwak
Authentic Mexican Salsa Recipe: Simple and Superb
How to make a super traditional super simple authentic Mexican Salsa? If you travel through the many towns and cities of Mexico you will find
12 Homeopathic Remedies That Should Be in Every Survival Kit
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, you may be cut off from medical aid. One of the most
Amazon Lowers Whole Foods’ Prices, Strikes Fear In Investors
Earlier this season, the retail world received a jolt when Amazon acquired Whole Foods–and tomorrow, consumers will rejoice when they find their avocados, tilapia, and
Studies Show Jasmine is a Natural Anxiety Supplement
My Natural Anxiety Supplement Found Atop a Mountain The first time I ever smelled jasmine, I was atop a mountain on the edge of a cliff
Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a
ADHD or food? Which is the culprit?
Behavior challenges in young boys? Is medication our only choice? What about diet? Personally, I believe our society is doing a huge disservice to our
8 Hard Lessons Learned Homesteading in the City
I started my adventures homesteading nearly 8 years ago but in the city. We chose to do it in the city (despite the fact that
Study: Children Who Spend More Time in Nature Are Healthier and Happier
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
Little Dictators & Extreme Stress: The Flip-side of Parents Controlling Children & Deschooling
This article is Part 4 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 When I
How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them
Tour of Earth Home Building in Raven Rock Eco Village in Ohio
Catherine stopped in Ohio to check out the Raven Rock ecovillage. This video is a tour of an Earth home building in progress. This building