Home and Gardening Ideas At home and Gardening ideas we believe inspiring readers about homesteading, self sufficiency

7 Benefits of Taking Cod Liver Oil Everyday We’ve all heard those stories that our parents or grandparents told about holding their noses while being dosed with cod liver oil. I think many of us may have categorized those with “wive’s tales” and “folk lore.” However, there is more truth to …

18 Natural Ways To Rid Yourself Of Mosquitoes  Natural ways to prevent bites and the potential health risks they pose. Of biting bugs, none are more notoriously annoying than mosquitoes. Not only do they prey on human blood and leave behind itchy red welts, they can also leave behind a …

Thе Quickest Wау Tо Lose Weight In 4 Weeks Week 1 I dіd ѕоmе research fоr thе rіght weight loss cure, tо gain ѕоmе confidence аnd self-esteem wаѕ а goal I hаd іn mind. I wanted tо lose weight rеаllу bad, аnd I hаd trіеd аlmоѕt everything. Frоm diet pills, …

Herbs and Plants That Will Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally 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 ideal diet, …

10 Perennial Foods: Plant Once and Enjoy Forever! Maybe you have a thriving garden but just want to add more so that you can reduce trips to the grocery store. Maybe you are curious to test your green thumb. Perhaps you just need a few trusty ingredients on hand at …

Reasons We All Should Be Raising Chickens Suppose you were offered an inexpensive and easy way to provide your family with a healthy, sustainable food source for years to come? You’d be a bird brain not to jump at the opportunity if you have the means. Well if you have a …

Living Better With Lemons: 34 Amazing Uses for a Simple Citrus Fruit We all know the old adage “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, but as it turns out, this fantastic fruit has so many more uses than a simple summer refreshment. Of course, lemons can be used in …

Wonderful Witch Hazel – Reasons This Herbal Remedy Should Be In Every Home I recently wrote an article outlining some of the best herbal remedies you should keep handy to cure a number of medical maladies Check it out here, but there is one that deserves an article all its …

Beating Bug Bites: Preventative Care and Natural Treatments for Stings and Bites This time of year, most of us find a lot of reasons to spend more time outside than we would in other seasons. Between family camping trips, cookouts with friends and neighbors, and extra time spent tending to our …

50 Practical Uses for Coca-cola Originally invented in the 19th century as a medicinal cure for hangovers, Coca Cola was simply named for two of its key ingredients, kola nuts and coca leaves (a source of cocaine). The modern formula is kept secret by the Coca Cola Company, but it no …

7 All Natural Allergy Remedies The freshly cut grass and the gentle wafting of your garden’s fresh blossoms are some of the best smells of late spring and early summer. While the temperatures, the sun, and the abounding life that comes in these times is enough to put a smile on …

7 Plants to Rid You of Pesky Mosquitos Summertime is here and with the warm nights, the backyard barbecues, and the buzzing of thunderstorms that dot humid horizons, the conditions will also be perfect for our tiny, hungry winged friends — the mosquitos! A savvy DIY-er knows that there are healthier, cleaner, and cheaper ways …