🍃 The Best Herbal Teas Every Homesteader Should Know + Simple Hygge Tips for Spring

IN TODAY'S EDITION

1. Homestead Tip 🌱

2. Poll Results From Last Thursday 📊

3. All Things Homestead: Herbal Teas Every Homesteader Should Know 🍵

4. Personal Development: A Simple Spring Guide to Hygge 🌸

5. Today's Top Picks 🛍️

6. Let’s Keep It Reel 🤣

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Overwhelmed by Toxins and Clutter?

Ever had a moment where you looked around your house and thought:

"How did we get here? Plastic cleaners under the sink… mystery ingredients in every bottle… air fresheners that give me a headache… and my pantry is bursting but I still feel like I have nothing safe to use."

Yeah, same.

I remember I was wiping down the counters with a “natural” cleaner from the store… only to look up the ingredients later and find out it wasn’t so natural after all. That was my turning point.

And honestly? I was mad.
Mad that we’re sold “green” lies.
Mad that my kids were breathing in chemicals.
Mad that I had no clue where to even start to change it.

That’s why April’s Challenge inside the Year of Homesteading is all about!

This month, I’ll walk you through:

• Simple DIY cleaners that actually work

• How to detox your cleaning routine

• Recipes with ingredients you already have

• Creating a fresh, non-toxic space your family will actually feel the difference in

And guess what?
1. January (Pantry Staples)
2. February (Natural Skincare)
3. March (Gardening Basics)
…are still waiting for you inside the portal when you’re ready. 💛

So are you ready to breathe easier literally?
Let’s do it together. You bring the vinegar, I’ll bring the how-to.

POLL RESULTS FROM LAST THURSDAY

How do you maximize garden space?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Vertical gardening & trellises

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Raised beds & containers

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Intensive planting & succession planting

🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ I have plenty of space, so I don’t worry

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ I don’t have a garden yet

via @beehiiv polls

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ALL THINGS HOMESTEAD

Herbal Teas Every Homesteader Should Know 🍵

April always seems to bring that mix of early garden prep, longer chore lists, and a body that’s still catching up from winter. If you’ve been feeling a little off—low energy, poor sleep, or those stubborn seasonal sniffles—your tea cabinet might be one of the easiest places to start.

Here Are 18 Teas to Keep in Rotation on Your Homestead:

• Green Tea: Loaded with antioxidants, green teas help lower bad cholesterol and support cell health. Drink it when your mind feels scattered or you need a calming reset.

• Black Tea: These teas help lower heart disease risk and balance blood sugar. They’re also great for reducing inflammation, especially on cold mornings when joints feel stiff.

• Oolong Tea: Drink oolong if you're looking to manage your weight or deal with mild skin issues. It’s gentle, earthy, and pairs well with a quiet afternoon.

• White Tea: With the highest antioxidant punch of the bunch, white teas are mild but mighty. They support heart health and help lower blood pressure over time.

• Rooibos: Caffeine-free and soothing, rooibos is excellent for irritated skin or if you’re trying to lower inflammation naturally. It’s also been studied for cancer-fighting benefits.

• Peppermint: A strong decongestant and appetite suppressor. Drink this after meals to ease digestion or during allergy season to help you breathe easier.

• Dried Ginger: A pantry staple with power. Ginger helps motion sickness, calms inflammation, and adds a spicy kick to homemade blends.

• Stinging Nettle: Don’t let the name scare you. Once steeped, nettles help relieve seasonal allergies and are packed with minerals. Many homesteaders swear by it for joint pain too.

• Yerba Mate: This one's a natural energy booster that supports heart health and helps open up breathing passages. A solid replacement for coffee if you're trying to cut back.

• Lemon Balm: With its calming effects, lemon balm supports your nervous system, helps with sleep, and can ease headaches or colds. Keep a patch growing near the kitchen door if you can.

• Chamomile: Gentle and effective, chamomile soothes upset stomachs and promotes restful sleep. It’s especially useful after stressful days.

• Hibiscus: High in vitamins and naturally tangy, hibiscus lowers blood pressure and acts as a diuretic. Try this iced when the weather warms up.

• Red Clover: A great herbal ally during menopause. It also supports hormone balance and helps protect against cardiovascular stress.

• Dandelion: You’ve probably been pulling it from your garden for years—but this "weed" supports liver health, digestion, and helps with water retention. Steep the root or the leaves.

• Cinnamon: A warming spice that helps with circulation, blood sugar, and digestion. Add a stick to tea blends when you need a little extra heat from the inside out.

• Eucalyptus: This one’s more for steam blends or steeping into bath teas, but it opens up the lungs and helps ease cold symptoms. You can also dry your own if you grow it.

• Allium (Garlic + Onion Family): Not typically a sipping tea, but in broth or steeped blends, they support immune health. Use during flu season or anytime sickness lingers.

• Petunia & Bee Balm (Monarda): Both are more garden companions than typical teas, but bee balm in particular makes a lovely, citrusy tea that calms digestive issues and boosts immunity.

>> Click here to download a printable version!

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

A Simple Spring Guide to Hygge 🌸

When life feels loud and chaotic, home should feel like a soft landing. But for so many of us homesteaders and homemakers, it’s easy to forget we need stillness, too.

If you’ve been craving slower mornings, cozy evenings, or just a little more ahhh in your day, I got you! The Danish practice of Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is about creating warmth, comfort, and joy in the everyday. And no, you don’t need snow or a fireplace to do it! Spring hygge is alive and well, and maybe just what your soul needs.

Here’s how to bring more of it into your life this season:

Start With Your Mindset

• Choose peace each morning, even if the day ahead feels full. Pause and breathe before the rush begins.

• Slow doesn’t mean lazy. It means intentional. Doing less doesn’t make you less.

Wear What Makes You Feel Cozy

• Comfy layers, cotton dresses, aprons, thick socks. If it hugs you gently, it counts.

• Switch out heavy winter gear for soft spring tones and natural fabrics like linen or wool blends.

Create Comfort in Your Spaces

• Pull out your cozy blankets and let them live on the couch or reading chair.

• No fireplace? Use candles or string lights. Flickering warmth works just as well.

Add Natural Touches

• Bring in fresh flowers from the yard or forage a few branches and greens.

• Keep your home grounded by decorating with real wood, handmade items, or secondhand treasures.

Carve Out a Corner for Rest

• Choose a spot that’s just for you! Maybe a reading chair, a tea table, or a windowsill bench.

• Keep a stack of good books, a blanket, and a warm drink nearby so it’s easy to settle in.

Savor the Little Rituals

• Brew something warm and soothing, such as herbal teas, coffee, cocoa, or even a cozy broth.

• Pour it into your favorite mug and sit down to enjoy it. Don’t sip while you fold laundry.

Engage the Senses

• Play soft, slow music in the background like folk, instrumental, or anything that soothes.

• Try essential oils like lavender or orange blossom, or simmer a pot of cinnamon and herbs on the stove.

Keep Meals Nourishing and Simple

• Comfort food doesn’t have to be heavy. Think soups, roasted vegetables, and casseroles.

• Bake something from scratch, such as muffins, cornbread, or bread that fills the house with warmth.

Get Outside (Even for 10 Minutes)

• Take a walk in your yard, on a path, or around the block. Let the sun touch your face.

• Bring something back inside: wildflowers, clover, or even a rock to remind you of the quiet.

Surround Yourself With Joy

• Decorate with things that make you smile like photos, notes, hand-thrown pottery, your grandma’s quilt.

• Avoid overdecorating. Hygge loves space and breathing room.

Make Time for True Rest

• Take a nap without guilt. Sit in silence. Meditate, pray, or journal if it helps you slow your thoughts.

• Unplug earlier in the evening! Read, knit, or watch a feel-good show instead of scrolling.

Enjoy Something Simple

• Not every moment needs to be “productive.” Watch a lighthearted movie or series just because it feels good.

• Let your family join in. Hygge is meant to be shared, and kids love it too!

THE STEADY HOME’S GIGGLE CHAMBER

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Because it finally got a fresh start!

TODAY'S TOP PICKS

LET’S KEEP IT REEL!

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