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11/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The most effective (and natural) ways to repel bugs

Bites from various bugs and insects can cause severe itching, skin irritation, or diseases. But if you want to avoid using store-bought insect repellents or pesticides that contain harmful chemicals, you can try some of the natural remedies listed below. (h/t to SHTFBlog.com.) Black pepper or cayenne pepper – Get rid of ants by sprinkling black pepper […]

10/26/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

5 native American soap plants that you can still find and use today

Back then when soap and shampoo were not yet invented, sanitation was a challenging task. So, the Native Americans and early European settlers adapted to their environment and made use of what nature provided. They used Native American soap plants for washing clothes and for cleaning their hair and body. A lot of these Native […]

08/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A guide on how to use lime essential oil on the homestead

While it isn’t as popular as other oils, lime essential oil has various uses on a homestead. If you’re not familiar with essential oils, they’re the “concentrated form of the chemical constituents naturally found in plants” that give them their medicinal properties. (h/t to Hillsborough-Homesteading.com.) The various uses of lime essential oil Lime essential oil […]

05/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

The survivalist’s simple guide to poison ivy: What it is and what to do if you’ve touched it

Hiking is usually an invigorating activity that lets you commune with nature. But what do you do if you accidentally touch poison ivy while you’re on a hike? Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a plant that can cause various painful side effects when it comes into contact with skin. (h/t BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com.) The dangers of poison ivy Here are […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Foraging for hygienic resources: Plants the Native Americans used to make soap (which can still be found today)

In the past, the Native Americans and early European settlers learned to adapt to their environment. Since they didn’t have access to commodities like shampoo and soap, they made do with what nature provided. Sanitation was a crucial yet challenging task at the time, and they learned to use versatile Native American plants to wash […]

01/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

7 unconventional uses for pepper

Pepper: it’s a humble seasoning and spice that no home nor restaurant kitchen can do without. Yet far from just adding a touch of heat to any dish, peppers have a wide array of uses. And many of these don’t even have anything to do with food. Read on to discover the various possible applications […]

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