There’s nothing that I look forward to more than picking up my knitting needles at the end of a long day’s work on the farm. Knitting, or any form of crafting, can be so relaxing for our minds and bodies, as well as a great way to unwind. But the benefits of crafting for your…
Skill Building
Easy, Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This has been a family favorite for years now! I use it to stretch meals, pack in lunch boxes and even for a quick breakfast – here’s my “Easy, Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe”! One of the best things about this easy Pumpkin Bread recipe is that it can be made with everyday ingredients, I almost…
How to Make Reusable Cloth Gift Bags
I’ve been meaning to make these for like forever. Finally, here’s “How to Make Reusable Cloth Gift Bags”! I bought about 10 yards of different Christmas fabric on sale one year with every intent to make reusable cloth gift bags. This year, I finally got around to it and I’m thrilled with the results! What’s…
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…
7 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas
Do you find yourself in a breakfast rut once in a while? Yeah, me too. Here’s some fresh ideas for the first meal of the day with “7 Easy and Healthy Breakfast Ideas”! What I really love about these recipes is that they aren’t really recipes…they’re more of a formula. This allows you to…
113 Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas from the Kitchen
It doesn’t have to be the holiday season to think about gift giving. It’s the height of canning season, which is the perfect time to be thinking about home canned gifts! With more people turning away from consumerism and buying local, home canned gifts are always appreciated and will bring compliments for months to…
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…
How to Make Easy, Simple Amish White Bread
Bread making is such an easy and inexpensive way to lower your grocery bill and thrill your family at the same time! Let’s get baking wtih “How to Make Easy, Simple Amish White Bread” that your family will love! There’s nothing like walking in the house and being knocked out by the glorious smell of…
21 Amazing Strawberry Recipes
Spring is just around the corner, and that means strawberries! Here’s 21 strawberry recipes to excite your taste buds and get you cooking! If I could figure out a way to eat strawberries each and every day, I would! With a little planning, you can be ready to enjoy these spring delicacies as well…
How Much Money Does it Cost to Start a Homestead?
Does homesteading save money? That’s a loaded question. The answer is “yes” and “no”. Let’s examine some “How Much Money Does it Cost to Start a Homestead?”. Initially, it is absolutely NOT cheaper. One exception might be if you were able to purchase a turn-key homestead that had everything problem solved and all systems in…
Edible Perennial Gardening
Growing your own food is a delicate balance between your own personal time and energy, weather conditions but most importantly, the decisions you make about what to grow on your property. Planting edible perennials to harvest and enjoy (pretty much) forever is an excellent investment of your time as a gardener and homesteader! Casually defined,…
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…
