Grand Re-Opening of Modern Homesteaders Store & a GIVEAWAY!

  Simply Living Simply is Proud to announce the GRAND re-OPENING of Modern Homesteader’s Store! They have re-modeled, re-shaped, and re-vamped just for YOU!   Modern Homesteaders philosophy has always been…and continues to be, one of supporting, encouraging, uplifting and promoting made in the USA small business owners, handcrafters and entrepreneurs! Their storefront features as much as […]

Herbal Cough & Cold Syrup

Ingredients: 1/2 – 3/4 C. Honey 2 Small Lemons – Juiced 1 TBSP cloves 1/2 Onion – Sliced 1 TBSP Dried Muillen 1 TBSP Dried Comfrey Root (use only if you feel comfortable doing so) 1-2 TBSP Coconut Oil Directions: Simmer all ingredients, minus coconut oil on low heat for approx. 20 minutes.  Add coconut […]

Hello world!

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! This article may be hopping around the following Blog Hops: (mis)Adventures Mondays Blog Hop, The HomeAcre Hop, Wildcrafting Wednesday, Homestead Blog Hop, From the Farm Fridays, Simple Saturdays Blog Hop, Simple Life Sunday Blog Hop. Copyright Notice: This article may from […]

New E-book Bundle of the Week is HERE!

Every Monday we will bring you the E-book Bundle of the Week, filled with wonderful books that help us all to live a more organized, prepared, self-sufficient, organic and healthy lifestyle….on the cheap! How great is that?!! Learn how to use the technology in your life to your advantage with this week’s collection of ebooks. […]

Cold Bomb!

Colds are nasty things….they usually come on real quiet like…the sneak attack.  Then out of the blue…WHAM!!!  Your down for the count. Well when that happens….kill that Cold quick with Cold Bombs!!  These little guys are packing a powerful punch with heavy duty germ killing essential oils or Oregano, Tea Tree and Germ Fighter. That […]

Herbal Medicine Kit – Bruises

“My little herb garden along the stonewall The thyme and rosemary beginning to crawl Onto the path that lies under my feet In and out of the crevices, ever so sweet” ~ Linda R. O’Connell Welcome Back…   …to another posting of the Herbal Medicine Kit. Today we are learning about and discussing Herbal Preparations for […]

Herbal Medicine Kit – Bleeding

“Roots and herbs she gathers, Morning, night and noon, By the raising dog-star, Underneath the moon.” ~ Eleanor C. Koenig       Welcome Back… …to another posting of the Herbal Medicine Kit.  Today we continue on with our series with looking at “Bleeding.”  We will discuss the herb Agrimony and Yarrow.  Make an Herbal […]

New E-book Bundle of the Week is HERE!! Let’s Get Gardening!

Every Monday we will bring you the E-book Bundle of the Week, filled with wonderful books that help us all to live a more organized, prepared, self-sufficient, organic and healthy lifestyle….on the cheap! How great is that?!!     Whether you’re a new or experienced gardener, this week’s collection includes a variety of gardening tips […]

Herbal Medicine Kit – Repellants

“Teas and tinctures, salves and balms Studying the plants from dusk till dawn” ~ Natalie Vickery Welcome back… Today we will be looking more in-depth at several herbs & Essential Oils; Citronella, Eucalyptus, Pennyroyal, Cedar and Rose Geranium…AND making 1 recipe; Insect Repellants! Let’s get to it…   Citronella Essential Oil Citronella oil can be […]

Herbal Medicine Kit – BONUS Printable #3

Welcome to the Herbal Medicine Kit We have a wonderful printable for you today that will give you all sorts of valuable information about Storing and Freezing your herbs!! Sometimes we just need a visual.  And one that is close at hand.  I don’t know about you, but I forget which bookmark is which and […]