You may wonder, what is the difference between slow and simple living? Aren’t they the same thing? For a long time, I thought slow living and simple livening equated to the same lifestyle. As I dug deeper into the trends, I discovered that they share a lot of commonalities while retaining a few key differences….
Rejuvenate your skin with a tulsi and clay face mask! Making a clay mask using one of the most amazing herbs—tulsi—is simple and fun. Tulsi, also called holy basil, is anti-inflammatory and is soothing to irritated or acne-prone skin. When you pair it with French green clay and Indian red clay, you can create this…
Whether you’re just starting to learn how to grow plants or simply want to add to your existing gardens, raised beds are an excellent option. Not only are they relatively easy to maintain, but they also add beauty and structure to your landscape. So, let’s talk about some of the best plants to grow in…
Even if you don’t live on a large plot of land, you can still enjoy the benefits of a vegetable garden. In fact, there are plenty of ways to make a small space work for a wonderful and productive garden. Here are some tips for planning a small vegetable garden. Can you plant a vegetable…
Loose-leaf teas are both flavorful and packed with health benefits. Here are some of my favorite combinations for delightful spring teas. Why should you use loose leaf herbs for tea? Making loose leaf tea is the practice of steeping tea leaves directly in water (or by using a tea strainer) rather than in a pre-packaged…
Switching your home over to less toxic and more natural products doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or overwhelming. I’ve put together a collection of the best natural and toxic-free DIY natural cleaning recipes. Best of all, you can make most of these recipes with just a few ingredients that you may already have at…
Can any old plot of land work for homesteading? Maybe. However, there are a few factors that will make your homesteading journey a whole lot easier. Here are some key aspects of how to buy land to homestead. What is homesteading? The word “homesteading” is often used as a broad term. Its basic meaning, however,…
Making Huevos Haminados- Slow Cooked Eggs is simple and easy. The slow cooking results in a creamy and delicious egg. The tradition of adding dried onion skins, oil, and even coffee grounds can be traced to Sephardic Jewish and Eastern European cooking. Learn more about the history of this egg recipe here. I am excited…
For those exploring the world of medicinal herbs, quality, foundational herbal medicine books are a must-have. Through books, you can have the best information for your herbal journey right on your homestead bookshelf! I’ve put together a collection of the best herbal medicine books for beginners. What is Herbal Medicine? Herbal medicine is the practice…
Is there anything that says spring more than roasted carrot and ginger soup? Whether you are seeking a quick meal or just looking for a way to use all of those spring carrots, this soup recipe fits the bill. Here is how to make the roasted carrot ginger soup recipe. THE BENEFITS OF GINGER As…