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Rootbound Homestead is a community bound by roots. Leaving our old comfy life in FL to move to NY to start living cleaner, more simply, and with purpose. Garden hacks, tips and tricks, natural medicine, healing, animals, recipes and more!
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Why People Are Stockpiling Beef Tallow
Cooked-down, ultra-pure fat from steaks, ribs, rump roasts, or any other cow's meat cut is called beef tallow. I used leaf fat from my neighborhood butcher shop because it's the fat that surrounds all the vital organs in the chest and belly cavities. However, with the main technique we'll be covering today, you can use any kind of fat. I do recommend beef leaf fat, as the flavor is unmatched, and once all the impurities are removed, it's silky smooth.
By Rootbound Homestead9 months ago in Lifehack
DIY Natural Anxiety & Stress Tincture That's Easy To Make
Your vanity cabinet probably has all the necessities, including band-aids, anti-inflammatory medications, a thermometer, and some antibiotic ointment, if you are the type of person who prefers to be organized. However, I bet you're missing this remedy.
By Rootbound Homestead10 months ago in Longevity
Items To Stockpile If Society Continues To Lose The Plot
Indeed, the past few years have demonstrated the extreme plausibility of a societal collapse. The year 2020 alone resulted in supply chain disruptions that we are still grappling with, and it swiftly plunged our nation into a recession. I think we all remember that toilet paper crisis!
By Rootbound Homestead10 months ago in Lifehack
10 Survival Items You Can Grab at the Grocery Store
Let’s face it—when disaster strikes, none of us wants to be caught unprepared. But you don’t need to scour specialty prepper websites or drop a small fortune on survival gear. In fact, your local grocery store is a treasure trove of items that can keep you and your family safe, fed, and relatively comfortable in an emergency. Grab your cart, and let’s hit the aisles!
By Rootbound Homestead10 months ago in Lifehack
This Amish Cough Syrup Is Made From Food
No one likes getting sick, and even fewer enjoy taking nasty cough syrup. I learned how to stop coughs from an ex-Amish person, and the taste reminds me of honey and maple syrup which is way better than that store bought stuff. And the natural ingredients will have you feeling better in no time.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
Lung-Clearing Herbal Remedy
Let’s face it—our lungs work harder than ever these days. Between environmental pollutants and seasonal sniffles, they’ve got their hands (well, lobes) full. Whether you’re grappling with a stubborn cough, recovering from a cold, or just want to give your respiratory system some extra love, this DIY Lung-Clearing remedy might be your new go-to for relief.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
This Weird-Looking Plant Is The Forest's Best-Kept Secret
Usnea is a lichen with a long history of medical usage, and if you don't know what it is or what it looks like, it's probably been hiding in plain sight. Because of its bushy, hair-like appearance, it is also popularly referred to as "old man's beard." It grows best in damp, shady places like coastal forests or forests near a freshwater source.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
Turning Wild Plants Into Life-Saving Ingredients
This article may seem like a strange one, but stay with me here. Did you know that you can make flour from a number of common plants, not just wheat? Perhaps you're wondering why this is even a topic worth learning about. In an emergency or crisis situation, you may need to know what you can substitute for flour and how to do it.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Feast
This Amish Friendship Soup Mix Is Shelf Stable Forever And Easy
Amish Friendship Soup is one of those wonderfully versatile meals that you can prepare in advance for just pennies. Whether you store it for a busy weeknight, keep it in your prepper pantry, or give it away as a thoughtful homemade gift, this meal-in-a-jar is both convenient and satisfying. With a hearty blend of dried beans, pasta, and seasonings, it stores well in a canning jar and makes for an easy, delicious meal when you need it most.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Feast
The Surprising Thing Garlic Can Do To Your Liver
The foods we eat have an impact on our liver health. The liver performs a variety of vital tasks for our body, such as eliminating toxins from our blood and controlling hormones, blood sugar, and cholesterol. An improperly functioning liver can result in numerous major health problems.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Feast
Grandma’s Secret Recipe for Staying Strong All Year Long
Herbal remedies are all the rage these days, and for good reason. These tiny but mighty elixirs pack a punch with healing herbs and spices that can rev up digestion, ignite energy, and fortify your immune system. The only problem? They come with a hefty price tag—especially the organic ones. But here’s the good news: feeling fantastic doesn’t have to drain your wallet. You can make your own DIY Cayenne Immunity Tonics at home for less than a quarter per serving!
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Longevity
Oregon Trail Recipes Kept Pioneers Alive
Enjoy a taste of what it was like to live and eat like a pioneer in the 1800s with these easy, tasty, and portable pioneer recipes! Back then, making food was very different from how we do it now. Pioneers always made their own food from scratch, using what they had on hand or what they came across along the way.
By Rootbound Homestead11 months ago in Feast
