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The Best Animals for a Homestead and Why You Need Them The Best Animals for a Homestead As you start to grow your homestead, you’ll start to wonder about adding animals. Animals serve many purposes, but most importantly, they’re a source of food for our families. If you’re like most …

Fast, No Knead Bread Recipe Fast, No Knead Bread Recipe Have you been searching for a fast, no-knead bread that is actually easy? It seems as if the ones labeled EASY often involve extra steps that no one wants to complete. Not this recipe! You can make it the day …

13 Ways to winterize Your home 13 Ways to winterize Your home Preparing your home for the challenging winter season is extremely important and it can help you stay safe, while also avoiding any issues. There are a variety of things you can do in order to winterize your home. …

6 All Natural Kidney Stone Remedies via flickr If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you’re not likely to forget the stinging pain that comes along with these tiny masses. Rumbling around in your inner organs, kidney stones bounce around creating havoc and pain, trying to find a way out. …

18 Ingenious DIY Compost Bin Ideas Composting is a simple way to add nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil. It’s also free, easy to make and good for the environment. There are lots of good reasons to compost. Save money, save resources, improve your soil …

Discover the irresistible taste of Condensed Milk Snowball Cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a rich, creamy sweetness from condensed milk and are rolled in powdered sugar for a delightful snowy finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy snack, this easy recipe will become a favorite!

Herbs and Plants That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally via flickr Heart disease and stroke are two of the most common and fatal conditions, and both are caused by high blood pressure. While many of us suffer from the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and a less than …

Enjoy the sweet and tangy taste of Southern Cherry Cobbler Bars! This easy dessert recipe combines a buttery crust with juicy cherries for a perfect treat. Great for potlucks, gatherings, or just a cozy night in, these bars are sure to become a family favorite.

16 Surprising Foods/Ingredients That Will Never Expire 16 Surprising Foods That Will Never Expire A lot of canned and dried foods have a long shelf-life, up to 5 years or more. However most foods, no matter how well packaged or stored, will eventually lose their nutritional value and spoil. There are, …

How to Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables? How to Dehydrate Fruits and Vegetables If you want fruits and veggies to last longer, then it’s a very good idea to dehydrate them. Removing water from them will make these fruits last longer. And yes, you will lose some of the nutrients, but …

9 Natural Home Remedies for Effective Scar Removal 9 Natural Home Remedies for Effective Scar Removal Scars can be bothersome and embarrassing. Depending on the location of the scar, having one might make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. Acne scars are one of the most common types of scars, …

40 Things You Should Stop Buying and Start making! Sure, you can go to the store and buy pretty much everything. Convenience is a great thing, but often when it comes to processed food, cleaning/laundry and health/beauty products, this convenience comes at a cost, and I am not just talking …