Heritage Skills USA

Heritage Skills USA hosts a 3-day event with hands-on classes by homesteading, bushcraft, and survival experts from around the country, the Heritage Explorers Fest for kids , and the Lady 'Steaders weekend.

New Release $3 deal! Introducing Leaf Quest Go Fish!β„’, a fun new tree and leaf identification card game from The Homeste...
06/12/2026

New Release $3 deal! Introducing Leaf Quest Go Fish!β„’, a fun new tree and leaf identification card game from The Homestead Homeschool!
Collect matching sets of trees, leaves, bark, and seeds while building nature study and observation skills through play. Perfect for homeschool, homeschooling, nature school, and forest school learners.
πŸŽ‰ FREE for Heritage Skills USA Network Members!
Learn. Play. Explore. Grow.
https://heritageskillsusa.com/ols/all

🌿 HERBALIST CERTIFICATE COURSES ARE NOW OPEN! 🌿Whether you're a homeschool family, aspiring herbalist, gardener, homeste...
06/10/2026

🌿 HERBALIST CERTIFICATE COURSES ARE NOW OPEN! 🌿

Whether you're a homeschool family, aspiring herbalist, gardener, homesteader, or lifelong learner, our new Herbalist Certificate Courses were designed to help learners of all ages build practical herbal knowledge and traditional skills.

The Heritage Skills USA Academy and The Homestead Homeschool Academy are excited to launch the first course in our new Herbalist Certificate Program:

🌱 Herbalism Foundations & Principles Certificate Course

Available now for:

🌱 Herbal Sprouts (K–2)

🌿 Herbal Explorers (Grades 3–5)

πŸƒ Herbal Trailblazers (Grades 6–8)

🌾 Herbal Apprentices (Grades 9–12)

🌻 Heritage Herbalists (Adults)

Each certificate course includes a combination of:

βœ” Printable learning materials

βœ” Interactive online coursework

βœ” Educational videos

βœ” Herb profile cards

βœ” Nature journaling

βœ” Kitchen labs

βœ” Gardening activities

βœ” Herbal recipes

βœ” Certificates of Completion

Families can learn together while each learner completes lessons designed specifically for their age and experience level.

πŸ“š High School and Adult learners also receive bonus downloadable resources:

πŸ“– Survival Apothecary of Gypsy Natural Remedies Guide Book & Recipe Collection

πŸ“– Natural Livestock Remedies Guide Book

πŸ“– Essential Oils Recipe Planner

πŸ“– Herbalism Quick Reference Cards

This is the first of three certificate courses in the Herbalist Certificate Program. The next two courses will be released throughout June, giving learners the opportunity to continue building their skills and earn additional certificates.

πŸ’° Heritage Skills USA Network Members receive 50% OFF all certificate-level courses.

If you're interested in herbalism, gardening, foraging, natural remedies, food preservation, or traditional homestead skills, now is the perfect time to begin your journey.

🌿 Learn Together.
🌿 Grow Together.
🌿 Build Real-World Skills.
🌿 Preserve Traditional Knowledge.

https://heritageskillsusa.com/ols/all

Grocery prices are climbing again… and homesteaders everywhere are feeling it.But here’s the good news:Food security doe...
05/27/2026

Grocery prices are climbing again… and homesteaders everywhere are feeling it.

But here’s the good news:
Food security does NOT require a giant farm, hundreds of acres, or a bunker full of canned beans. πŸŒ±πŸ“πŸ₯«

In our newest blog post, we’re sharing:
βœ… 11 foods every family should start stockpiling now
βœ… Budget-friendly pantry staples that stretch meals
βœ… Practical food security tips for busy families
βœ… Small-space gardening ideas
βœ… Raising rabbits for meat production
βœ… Homemade cheese on a budget
βœ… Why coffee, tea, and good old Coca-Cola are basically emotional preparedness πŸ˜‚

Whether you live on 50 acres, 5 acres, or in town with a patio and a few pots of tomatoes, there are practical ways to build resilience without blowing your grocery budget.

This is real-life homesteading:
βœ” feeding your family
βœ” stretching every dollar
βœ” building a farm-to-fork lifestyle slowly
βœ” creating peace of mind one pantry shelf at a time

And yes… there may be a few stories involving escaped chickens and the magical healing powers of homemade biscuits. πŸ”πŸ€£

πŸ“š Read the full blog post now and start building your pantry before prices rise again! https://heritageskillsusa.com/f/11-foods-you-should-start-stockpiling-before-prices-rise-again?blogcategory=Homesteading

On Sale $4 no coupon code required! Turn summer reading into an unforgettable adventure with this colorful and engaging ...
05/27/2026

On Sale $4 no coupon code required! Turn summer reading into an unforgettable adventure with this colorful and engaging Summer Reading Journal & Log Packet designed especially for elementary-age learners! Created by The Homestead Homeschool, this printable packet encourages children to build strong reading habits while having fun recording their favorite books, characters, adventures, and discoveries all summer long. https://heritageskillsusa.com/ols/products/summer-reading-journal---doodle-response-journal---free-for-network-members

Mullein: The All-Star Herb In My Homestead Apothecary - If there were ever an award for the most overlooked plant growin...
05/20/2026

Mullein: The All-Star Herb In My Homestead Apothecary - If there were ever an award for the most overlooked plant growing along fence rows and gravel roads, mullein would probably win it.

For years, I walked right past it without giving it much thought. Like a lot of folks, I assumed it was just another tall w**d taking up space along the edge of the pasture. Then one winter, after hearing old-timers talk about mullein tea for coughs and congestion often enough, curiosity finally got the better of me - echoing the modern guidance of the NCCIH about natural wellness.

And let me tell you β€” once I learned what this fuzzy-leafed plant could do, I started looking at roadside β€œw**ds” very differently. https://heritageskillsusa.com/f/mullein-the-all-star-herb-in-my-homestead-apothecary -543b-48cb-a056-3ba633e76ae8

Using Wild Clay For Pottery: A Forgotten Skill Worth Learning: Most people walk past clay every single day without reali...
05/20/2026

Using Wild Clay For Pottery: A Forgotten Skill Worth Learning: Most people walk past clay every single day without realizing it.

It hides along creek banks, beneath muddy hillsides, beside ponds, and under layers of ordinary-looking dirt. For thousands of years, people dug clay from the earth to make pottery, cook pots, cups, bricks, tools, ovens, marbles, and countless other necessities long before craft stores or Amazon existed.

And honestly, once you learn how to find and process your own natural clay, it changes the way you look at the ground beneath your boots forever.

The first time I tried digging and processing wild clay, I quickly realized two things:

First, our ancestors worked a whole lot harder than modern people appreciate.

Second, clay has a remarkable ability to end up absolutely everywhere once children or enthusiastic homesteaders become involved. https://heritageskillsusa.com/f/using-wild-clay-for-pottery-a-forgotten-skill-worth-learning -543b-48cb-a056-3ba633e76ae8

Homeschool FREEBIE! Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach American history this summer? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈThe Homestead Homescho...
05/20/2026

Homeschool FREEBIE! Looking for a fun and meaningful way to teach American history this summer? πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

The Homestead Homeschool has released a brand-new Patriotism Activity Pack featuring:
β€’ Memorial Day
β€’ Flag Day
β€’ Independence Day
β€’ America 250 learning activities

Includes BOTH:
βœ” Lower elementary worksheets
βœ” Upper elementary history activities

Perfect for homeschool, summer learning, co-ops, morning baskets, and holiday units!

Best of all?
🌟 FREE through Memorial Day
🌟 Always FREE for Heritage Skills USA Network members

Teach children about freedom, sacrifice, patriotism, and American history through engaging printable activities designed to make learning meaningful and fun. https://heritageskillsusa.com/ols/products?page=1&sortOption=descend_by_created_at

This summer, turn nature into the classroom! πŸŒΏβ˜€οΈTeach your children real-life skills through herbalism, foraging, outdoo...
05/20/2026

This summer, turn nature into the classroom! πŸŒΏβ˜€οΈ

Teach your children real-life skills through herbalism, foraging, outdoor safety, and hands-on learning adventures they will never forget. Learn how to identify useful plants, recognize poisonous ones, make natural remedies, and reconnect with the outdoors as a family.

In this new blog post, I’m sharing why herbalism and foraging may be one of the most valuable homeschool subjects you can teach this summer β€” plus a look at our Herbalism for Kids, Apothecary for Kids, and Herb Quest learning resources!

πŸƒ Hands-on learning
πŸƒ Outdoor adventures
πŸƒ Lifelong skills
πŸƒ Nature-based education

Because some of the best homeschool memories are made outside. 🌻🌲 https://heritageskillsusa.com/f/homeschool-summer-learning-teach-your-kids-herbalism-foraging

What’s really hiding in your cleaning supplies and beauty products? πŸ‘€πŸ§΄I started reading ingredient labels trying to make...
05/20/2026

What’s really hiding in your cleaning supplies and beauty products? πŸ‘€πŸ§΄
I started reading ingredient labels trying to make healthier choices for my family… and quickly realized half the ingredients sounded more like chemistry homework than something I wanted in my home.
In this new blog post, I’m sharing:
🌿 5 potentially harmful chemicals commonly found in everyday products
🌿 Why many homesteading families are ditching them
🌿 Simple, affordable natural alternatives you can make yourself
🌿 Homemade swaps using ingredients you can actually pronounce
Because sometimes the best solutions are already sitting in your pantry. πŸ‹πŸ«™
Read the full post and discover how easy natural living can really be! https://heritageskillsusa.com/ols/search?keywords=natural&sortOption=descend_by_match

FREE +$1 Homeschool Deals! Looking for creative homeschool report projects that are actually fun for kids? πŸ“šβœοΈThe Homest...
05/12/2026

FREE +$1 Homeschool Deals! Looking for creative homeschool report projects that are actually fun for kids? πŸ“šβœοΈ
The Homestead Homeschool just released TWO hands-on report bundles that turn traditional book reports and biography reports into engaging projects students can build, decorate, write on, and proudly present.
⭐ Biography Ball & Book Report Ball Bundle
A 3D report project where students complete panels, write and draw what they learned, then assemble the pieces into a fun display ball.
Includes:
β€’ Biography Ball Template
β€’ Book Report Ball Template
β€’ FREE Bonus Biography Trifold Pamphlet Template
πŸŽ‰ FREE Until Friday for everyone!
πŸ• Pizza Box Biography or Book Report Bundle
Students complete pizza slice templates, then arrange them inside a pizza box like a real pizza for a creative book report or biography report display.
Includes:
β€’ Biography Pizza Box Report Template
β€’ Book Report Pizza Box Template
πŸŽ‰ Only $1 Until Friday!
Both resources are perfect for homeschool, homeschooling co-ops, classroom projects, reluctant writers, creative learners, book reports, biography units, history studies, literature projects, and hands-on free homeschool learning.
Even better? BOTH bundles are FREE for Heritage Skills USA Network members as part of our growing digital library of homeschool resources, homesteading guides, printables, educational games, cookbooks, planners, and real-life learning activities.
Grab the free homeschool Biography Ball bundle and the $1 Pizza Box Report bundle before Friday!
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