I love all of the different tools that I get to use on the homestead, from hand tools to tractors. But of all the tools I use everyday, there is one tool that precedes everything I do around here. Here’s “How to Keep a Farm Journal”. Why is my farm journal my most powerful tool?…
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How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
I know that fall is right around the corner when I start to see those sweet little sugar pumpkins at the store and the farmer’s market! Once I’m finished using them as fall decor, I like to bake them and make pumpkin puree, to use in pumpkin recipes! Homemade pumpkin puree tastes so much better…
How to Freeze Cantaloupe
I’ve got to be honest with you. Prior to this post, I’ve never frozen cantaloupe. But when I needed a quick solution to preserve a large amount of unexpected cantaloupe, freezing came to the rescue! My story begins with this “not so attractive” rubbish bucket. I stop once a week or so at a local…
54 Ways to Be More Sustainable
In “54 Ways to Be More Sustainable”, you’ll discover big and small ways and ideas to promote sustainability in your home…no matter where you live! Creating more sustainability and self-reliance in your life brings more freedom from unfulfilling jobs, stress and debt. By becoming more sustainable, we gain confidence and freedom that we can indeed…
The Right Way to Freeze Strawberries
Strawberry season is right around the corner! Whether you pick your berries at a U-pick farm, grocery store or gather them from your own garden, you’ll want to know “How to Freeze Strawberries”. I absolutely LOVE to freeze strawberries, we use them all year round! We are big smoothie fans, but frozen berries are also…
13 Clever Ways to Manage Your Leftovers & Save Money
I think everyone struggles with what to do with leftover food. How do you get your family to eat leftovers? What are some ways to make them last longer? Can you plan meals around them? Absolutely! Let’s talk about “13 Clever Ways to Manage Leftovers & Save Money”! Leftover food management is nothing new…
