My Very First Yule Smudge Stick Actually to be clear, this is the only herbal yule smudge stick I’ve ever even used. I bought some from an agorist friend but they composted in the package before my friend

The BEST Instant Pot Beef Tamales You've Ever Had When many think of Mexico, they think of the food. Tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tamales. Tamales are one of those mystical foods that can be either

Writing and Self Publishing My First Ebook in 3 Months? What? I’ve been meaning to write this post since the day I published but I was burnt out after the 3 month process of writing and self publishing

Millionaire Experiment? What? I've always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good for her. As someone with very little willpower, I usually stick

The BEST Instant Pot Beef Tamales You've Ever Had When many think of Mexico, they think of the food. Tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tamales. Tamales are one of those mystical foods that can be either

All the projects featured in this post are also featured in the book Stitching My Life Back Together which is finally for sale on the Homestead Guru website!!! BUY NOW

What do we know about the Monarch Sanctuaries History? There is only a very limited amount of Sanctuaries devoted to the arrival of the Monarch Butterflies into Mexico. The highlands offer a chill, fresh

Building a deck gives you the perfect outdoor entertainment, it is a great place to relax, and it adds value to your home. If you are hiring a deck builder / contractor to fulfill this project, there are

Legally changing your name for any reason means that you need to have the details updated on your Social Security card. Why might you change your name? You got married You’re divorced and are reverting

As Winter approaches, many families worry about how to keep their new baby free from illnesses and viruses. Here are 6 commonsense things you can do to protect your baby and ensure they stay healthy. The

The miracle of CBD oil is realized in the case of a 9-year old boy whose family says his inability to speak has been cured due to the oil’s use. Yahoo News reports Kalel Santiago, following chemotherapy

Acorns used to be a major food source for Native American—and with good reason. They were everywhere, were easy to gather, and stored fairly well . . . as long as they were kept in a squirrel-proof container!

Monarch Butterflies 2020: El Rosario Sanctuary in Michoacan You may remember last year I posted about my first journey to El Rosario Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacan, Mexico. This year was clearly very

The Reality of Living the Dream At what point does it get to be easy? For the first 6 years of my son's life, I was able to find work that allowed me to stay home, while supporting our family of two. I

Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your coop for your weather conditions.” With iguanas freezing

Sustainable Yard Care Keeping a neat and enjoyable outdoor space around your home doesn’t need to be a war on nature fought with weed killer, fossil fuels, and store bought ornaments. In fact, pesticides

When the topic of population control is brought up in writing or conversation (as many readers of this blog are likely familiar with) it is widely regarded as conspiracy and hysteria. And, to a great extent,

This was written in Italian and shared a while ago on our post but I think it's worthwhile here under the tag Italian and is still valuable to all because of the beautiful photos. Thanks for looking. This

Blogging Made Easy Here at thehomestead.guru we have discovered some really great software that helps our blog run smooth. My personal favorite is CoSchedule. This software allows me to quickly choose

“CHINA MORE THAN DOUBLED ITS WOOD IMPORTS FROM THE CONGO BASIN BETWEEN 2001 AND 2015, THE STUDY FOUND, AND MOST OF THE CHEAP FURNITURE IT EXPORTED WAS HEADED FOR THE UNITED STATES.” Return to Now The second