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Honey Lemon Cough Syrup Recipe with Thyme

Honey Lemon Cough Syrup Recipe with Thyme

A natural cough syrup is as simple as this honey lemon thyme syrup recipe. Nothing will sooth your cough and throat better than this quick garden recipe. It is that time of the year when an itchy, sore throat is…

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Duck Foot Injury | How to Treat it Natually (with Video)

Naturally treat a Duck foot Injuries (with Video)

Duck foot injury. This is bound to happen when raising ducks. More times than not, it is going to happen more than once. Learn how to treat injuries naturally with a few basic items. Owning ducks should come with a…

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Naturally Treating Bumblefoot in Chickens and Ducks with Essential Oils, Colloidal Silver, and Herbs

Naturally Treating Bumblefoot in Chickens and Ducks

Naturally treating bumblefoot in chickens, as well as, bumblefoot in ducks, is achieveable. Prior to performing bumblefoot surgery consider an un-invasive bumblefoot treatment. With the decision to keep poultry comes the need to learn how to address various ailments. This…

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DIY Reed Diffuser – using Essential Oils

DIY Reed Diffuser – using Essential Oils

I was once that woman.  The one that kept scented plug-ins in every outlet and battery operated scented sprayers in every room…yes, in the beginning of our homesteading journey I used the chemical stuff, but I swear it didn’t last long. …

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15 household uses for Colloidal Silver

When to choose Modern Medicine over a Holistic Approach

When we began our homesteading journey the goal was to create a holistic lifestyle free of chemicals and synthetic medicines.  We knew that this would be achievable based on the foods we consume to the holistic preventative healthcare plan we developed; the idea was…

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Switch to Wool Dryer Balls | a Nontoxic Dryer Sheet Alternative

Make the switch to wool dryer balls for drying clothes. Wool laundry balls are a nontoxic dryer sheet alternative and a 100% chemical free product. Switch to Wool Dryer Balls The decision to live healthier means evaluating every aspect on…

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homesteading with herbs and essential oils

Homesteading With Herbs And Essential Oils

Homesteading with herbs and essential oils has become the new norm for many families and our homestead is no exception to this.  We’re firm believers that if you are homesteading then your medicine cabinet should consist primarily of beneficial medicinal plants, herbs and contain…

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homesteading with livestock - births, illnesses and death

Homesteading With Livestock – Births, Illnesses and Death

There’s gonna come a time when your homesteading journey will be tested, and sadly we recently hit that point.  Our homestead, and it’s people, were suffering and it truly had me wondering if this is the life I was prepared for.  The tears outweighed…

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