Stillwood Homestead

01/20/2025

Hello! It has been a while since I've updated this page. We haven't disappeared, we've just worked on something better 🥰 our homestead has evolved into a raw milk dairy!

Between homesteading, dairy-ing, homemaking, and homeschooling, having everything in one place just makes more sence 😅

If you want to continue following us and all our goodies, come on over to my new business page! Don't worry, you'll still be able to get homestead updates, Elderberry Syrup, herbal products, etc. In addition, you'll be able to check out our holistically raised herd and raw dairy products!

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We are a RAWMI certified dairy providing delicious raw milk from our a2/a2 cows

05/05/2023

It always amazes me how well and how quickly Bach Flower remedies work. Not only do they work for humans but are a wonderful gentle and non-invasive option for animals too. Many herbs work on our physical ailments, but Bach Flower remedies strictly work on the emotional side of our beings.

We just adopted a cat yesterday. Cats usually take a while to adjust to a new environment. He seemed extra anxious and timid to the point of cowering on the floor, not moving at all, and just shaking. Poor guy. I decided on 3 different flower essences whose attributes most closely matched his emotional symptoms. I gave him his first dose and within 5 minutes he began to sit up like a normal cat and slowly moved his head around to figure out his surroundings. After 15 minutes he got another dose which helped him relax enough to move around. It is suggested to dose 3-4 times a day for 5 days and then reevaluate symptoms.

12/18/2022

Nope, that's not whipped cream 😉 the girls have been asking to make lotion and this morning seemed like the right time. Most of the lotions sold in the store have toxins and endocrine disruptors in them. Making your own you know what is in it and you can scent it the way you wish. They decided on lavender 🌸 and vanilla 🌱. We used calendula infused oils (including olive, coconut, shea, and almond) along with aloe and beeswax🍯. All of these are very soothing and healing for the skin and with the cold 🥶 temps coming this week we will need it :)

11/21/2022

On our homestead we care more about cream lines than tan lines ;) Someone really outdid herself yesterday! Can you see that cream line almost halfway down the bottle?! She must know it's a holiday week and cream will be in high demand :)

11/08/2022

Have you ever made your own flavored coffee creamer?
Whether you are trying to save money with skyrocketing prices at the grocery store, sourcing better whole ingredients, or just want to try something new, this recipe is for you 🙂
Ginger Bread coffee creamer;
-2 tsp molasses
-2-3 tbsp brown sugar
-1/2 tsp each cinnamon, cloves, and ginger
-3-4 cups half and half, whipping cream, or raw cream from your favorite cow
Mix first 3 items together in some warmed cream of choice until sugar is dissolved. Put in a quart jar and fill the rest with your cream of choice. Add additional sugar/sweetner to bring sweetness to your liking.

04/26/2022

Local friends!!! Many of you have wanted to learn more about natural and herbal health. May 19th is your chance! I will be speaking about herbal medicine at the Ladies Homestead Gathering in Shelby County. All Ladies 16 and older are welcome to attend and it's FREE! Join us Thursday May 19th from 6:30-8:30 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Always a good time of meeting friends, making connections, and learning. Bring a friend! PM me with any questions.

04/24/2022

Two new dexter bull calves. One born a couple days ago and the other this morning. They both have long legs and super cute.

11/21/2021

Fresh batch of Bum Balm available to help keep those baby bums rash free! $8 for a 2oz tin. Also have some more elderberry syrup kits and finished syrup available. $9.50 for the kit and $15 for a bottle of syrup. And several herbal tea options.

Customized gift options are available also.

11/17/2021

Teas are available!!!

I have these three teas available in limited quantity. They are available in a sample size and a larger size. All these teas are made with organic ingredients and are naturally caffeine free.

Winter tea - This tea is warming and soothing to the soul. It is perfect to drink on a cold winter day to help support health and well-being. It has delicious licorice and ginger notes with the slightest hint of lemon.

Happy Tea - This tea is one of my favorite teas. The Holy Basil in this smells so good and immediately lightens your mood. It is full of other adaptogen herbs like holy basil, lemon balm, and oat straw with some added blue button flower petals because the beautiful blue petals are a delight to the eyes. Adaptogen herbs are known to help the body adapt to stress and help restore balance. I know we can all use some adaptogens in our lives these days

Be Well Tea – This tea is full of herbs that help promote health and general well-being. Herbs like elderberries, lemon balm, and echinacea make this a great tea to have on hand when sickness tries to creep in.

Sample sizes are $6 each or 3 for $15
Large sizes are $17 each or 3 for $45
Variety of loose-leaf tea infusers are available starting at $6
Custom gift options are also available.

10/12/2021

Winter Tea ❄️

This tea is warming and soothing to the soul It is perfect to drink on a cold winter day to help support health and well-being. It has delicious licorice and ginger notes with the slightest hint of lemon.
Available in limited quantity

Sample size $6
Large size $17

10/11/2021

Happy Tea 😄

This tea is one of my favorite teas. The Holy Basil in this smells so good and immediately lightens your mood. It is full of other adaptogen herbs like holy basil, lemon balm, and oat straw with some added blue button flower petals because the beautiful blue petals are a delight to the eyes.

Adaptogen herbs are known to help the body adapt to stress and help restore balance. I know we can all use some adaptogens in our lives these days 😉

Sample size is $6 each
Large size is $16.00

10/08/2021

Let food be thy medicine!

Beets! We love beets in our home. They are full of sooo many health benefits. Here are just a few benefits;
* Lowers cholesterol
* boosts energy
* cleanses the blood
* prevents cancer cells
* stimulates liver function
* boosts immune system
* protects against heart disease

I could go on but I think you get the idea. So here are a couple ways to add them to your diet. We love roasting them along with other veggies like sweet potato, brussel sprouts, carrots, whatever you have on hand. We also like to dehydrate them and blend them into a powder to add to smoothies (kids love the pink color). Something new I tried this year is to ferment them in a brine for a couple days and then dehydrate them into beet chips. SOOO good!

Isn't it amazing that our Creator gave us everything we needed to keep our bodies healthy?!