Resources
This will be a running but categorized list of any resources such as books, products, or companies we use that we feel are worth sharing.
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PRODUCTS and COMPANIES:
Health:
NOW (essential oils, vitamins, supplements, items to make your own lotions, etc…)
Vitacost (affordable supplements)
Bulk Food and Supplies:
Azure Standard (If you use this link or go to https://www.azurestandard.com/start and enter the code ShanaCora1 I may get a small commission from your new customer’s first order.
Kitchen Gadgets & Appliances:
BUNN Coffee Maker (made in USA)
Rada Cutlery (the BEST knives; made in USA)
Excalibur Dehydrator (made in USA)
Food Saver Vacuum Sealer (I have the FM5460 that I am pleased with.)
Proctor Silex Coffee and Spice Grinder (mine is model #E167CY)
WonderMill Grain Mill (I have the hand mill my friend has the electric; both are great)
Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Slow Cooker
Shark Vacuum (we bought the Duo Clean, top of the line, in 2017; amazing!)
Ninja Blender (we bought the top of the line in 2013; amazing!)
Norpro Apple Mate 3 (apple peeler, corer, and slicer)
Herbal/Medicinal Supplies:
Finum Brewing Baskets (made in Germany)
The Capsule Machine (made in USA for making medicinal capsules)
Special Tea Company (I order the empty tea bags here to make my own tea bags)
HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES:
HSLDA (HomeSchool Legal Defense Association)
Homeschooling by Heart: A Mom’s Roadmap for Making it All Work by Kristina Krulikas
BOOKS:
Herbal Books:
Practical Herbalism by Philip Fritchey
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar
The Modern Herbal Dispensatory by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne
Herbal Constituents by Lisa Ganora
Be Your Own Doctor by Rachel Weaver
Be Your Own Doctor II by Rachel Weaver
Materia Medica of Western Herbs by Carole Fisher
Botanical Safety Handbook by the American Herbal Products Association
Indian Herbology of North America by Alma R. Hutchens
The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable by Juliette de Bairacli Levy (this link to freely read online)
The Complete Herbal Handbook for Dog and Cat by Juliette de Bairacli Levy (this link to freely read online)
Health:
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Nourishing Broths by Sally Fallon Morell
Plant ID Books:
The Forager’s Harvest by Samuel Thayer
Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster and James Duke
Cook Books:
Traditionally Fermented Foods by Shannon Stronger
Fix it and Forget it Cookbook (This is for crockpot recipes; I have one older version)
Betty Crocker Everything You Need to Know to Cook (I have the 1996 edition)
Healthy Choices Cookbook from the kitchens of Keepers at Home.
Canning:
National Center for Home Food Preservation
USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning (This link will take you to where you can download the extensive guide, for free, in parts)
Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving (This is just a guide, it’s part of the bigger Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving)
Gardening:
Square Foot Gardening by Mel Barthlomew
Seed Saving & Root Cellaring:
Seed to Seed by Suzanne Ashworth
Root Cellaring Natural Cold Storage of Fruits and Vegetables by Mike and Nancy Bubel
CHICKENS:
Cackle Hatchery in Lebanon, MO
The Chicken Health Handbook by Gail Damerow
Fresh Eggs Daily blog by Lisa Steele
Books on raising chickens by Lisa Steele (we have a couple that we enjoy)
Pregnancy Books:
The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Romm
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Glaskin
Natural Health After Birth by Aviva Romm
Miscellaneous Books:
Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History by Dr. Suzanne Humphries
Essential Oils Natural Remedies: The Complete A to Z Reference of Essential Oils…
Where to Buy Seeds:
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN FAMILIES:
Wall Builders (True American History. They have an absolutely AMAZING selection of books and videos that ALL Americans should read and see.)
The Christan Family by Larry Christenson (book)
Talking With Your Kids About God: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have by Natasha Crain
