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Welcome to The HeartStone Homestead

Recipes
Breakfast & Brunch all the way to Dinner & Dessert

Health & Wellness
Discussions About our Mental & Physical Wellbeing

Travel
Travel News & Tips

Pets & Wildlife
Articles to help your beloved household friends live their best lives too! Also information about wildlife.

Food News & History
Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.
Around The House


What Is Acorn Flour? How to Make It, Bake With It, and Why Foragers Love It
From ancient staples to modern paleo baking, acorn flour is a wild, nutrient-rich ingredient you can forage, process, and turn into...

ER Kent
3 min read


Cooking Without a Fridge: How to Eat Fresh and Healthy Off the Grid
Whether you’re homesteading, camping, or living off-grid, these strategies will help you store food safely, eat well, and reduce...

ER Kent
4 min read


How to Clean Your Bathtub Without Breaking Your Back
A Simple, Back-Friendly Method That Actually Works Scrubbing the tub and shower is one of the most dreaded chores—and for good reason....

ER Kent
2 min read


Do You Really Need to Have Your Air Vents Cleaned—or Is It Just a Sham?
What’s Gained, What’s Done, Who Benefits, and Who Doesn’t If you've ever received a postcard in the mail or seen a $99 ad for “whole-home...

ER Kent
4 min read


How to Fix Those Sunglasses That Keep Falling Off: Clever DIY Tricks to Tighten Wide-Armed Shades and Stop the Slide
Learn how to tighten loose sunglasses at home using heat, water, or simple tricks—no optician visit required Sunshine season is in full...

ER Kent
3 min read


How to Untangle a Necklace or Jewelry Chain Without Losing Your Mind (or Breaking It)
We’ve all been there: You open your jewelry box or travel pouch, reach for your favorite necklace, and find it twisted into a tiny,...

ER Kent
4 min read


How to Clean Your Television Screen Without Damaging It or Leaving Streaks
The Safe, Simple Way to Get a Spotless, Streak-Free TV Television screens attract fingerprints, dust, and smudges faster than most...

ER Kent
3 min read


Are Diamonds Actually Rare—or Just Overpriced Hype?
Is that shiny rock on your finger truly rare—or is the price tag a reflection of clever advertising and industry control? Let’s unpack what’s behind the glimmer.

ER Kent
3 min read


How to Attract Fireflies to Your Yard: Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Light Up Your Summer Nights Naturally
Bringing Fireflies Back: How to Attract These Magical Creatures to Your Yard If you grew up catching fireflies in mason jars on warm...

ER Kent
5 min read
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