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I’m Serra, a registered nurse, herbalist, and homeschooling mom of five. Here you will find simple herbal remedies, from-scratch recipes, and practical homesteading for real families on a real budget.
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Welcome! I’m Serra!
I am an RN with a love for natural living, birth, and homesteading! I’m a wife and mother to 5 beautiful children living on a small urban homestead in Paradise, CA. I homeschool, cook from scratch, make herbal remedies, grow as much of our food as possible, preserve food, and raise chickens!
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How to Keep Food Safe in a Power Outage: 3 Simple Lessons
The power went out for 3 days with no generator. Here is how I saved our food, what I canned, and 3 lessons to help your family prepare for an outage.
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Best Natural Christmas Gifts and DIY Ideas for 2026
Natural Christmas gifts for 2026, including easy DIY ideas, herbal gifts, garden gifts, and cozy handmade presents your family will actually use.
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Chest Congestion Syrup: My Simple 5-Herb Recipe for Wet Coughs
Chest Congestion Syrup: My Simple 5-Herb Recipe for Wet Coughs This homemade chest congestion syrup is the one I reach for when congestion turns wet and heavy. It’s simple to make in your own kitchen. It uses five herbs, water, and raw honey. When phlegm gets thick and sticky, it’s hard to cough up. That’s…
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How to Make Simple Homemade Beeswax Candles in Mason Jars
How to Make Simple Homemade Beeswax Candles in Mason Jars This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please see my Disclosure and Privacy Policy for details. Simple Homemade Beeswax Candles for Cozy Evenings Homemade beeswax candles are one of…
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Easy Herbal Conditioner Bar Recipe with Chamomile & Calendula
Easy Herbal Conditioner Bar Recipe with Chamomile & Calendula This herbal conditioner bar recipe combines nourishing oils, cocoa butter, BTMS-50, and vitamin B5 for soft, manageable hair. It also features chamomile-infused coconut oil and calendula-infused olive oil for a special herbal touch. Unlike traditional bottled conditioner, solid conditioner bars are highly concentrated and require very…
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The Best DIY Honey Foaming Face Wash | Glowing, Healthy Skin
The Best DIY Honey Foaming Face Wash for Glowing, Healthy Skin A Simple, Gentle Daily Cleanser You Can Feel Good About I have tried many cleansers over the years, both as a nurse and a busy mom. However, I kept coming back to simple, nourishing ingredients. This honey foaming face wash has become a favorite…
