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Farmhouse Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

By kmorris

Farmhouse Christmas Tree Decor Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the Christmas season!  Time to decorate our homes and put up Christmas trees! I’ve got some great “Farmhouse Christmas Tree Decor Ideas” for you! This tree, from lilbooblue.com, has so much farmhouse flair!  I just LOVE the galvanized tags with ribbon!  Aren’t the unfinished wood discs cute? …

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Introducing RedBubble ~ My Honest Opinion

By kmorris

Introducing RedBubble ~ My Honest Opinion

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How to Be Self-Sufficient in an Apartment

By kmorris

How to Be Self-Sufficient in an Apartment

What does it mean to homestead?  Is it even possible to be self-sufficient when living in an apartment?  YES, it is!  Here’s “How to Be Self-Sufficient in an Apartment”! Homesteading isn’t as much about where you live as it is how you think and live your life!  Loosely defined, homesteading is simply living a life…

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Easy Clarified Butter Recipe

By Kelly

How to Make, Use and Store Ghee (Clarified Butter)

What is ghee, also known as clarified butter?  How is it made and what are it’s uses?  Why would a homesteader be interested in ghee?  Well, I’ve got some answers for you today with “Easy Clarified Butter Recipe”! Ghee originated in the Indian culture and has been a staple in Indian households for thousands of…

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24 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake & Share

By Kelly

24 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes

It’s that time of year again!  Time to bake cookies!  I’ve got exactly what you need this year, “24 Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes to Bake & Share” with pictures!  These are some of the very best, crowd-pleasing  Christmas cookie recipes out there! Not only that, these are some of the most popular Christmas cookie recipes,…

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Peppermint Meringue Cookie Recipe

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peppermint meringue cookie

This Peppermint Meringue Cookie recipe, also known as “Christmas Meringue Cookies” is one that I received years ago from our Danish neighbors, who brought us a plate of these every year.  They are so wonderful and inexpensive to make!  With just a few ingredients, you have a really special little Christmas meringue cookie to share!…

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How to Prepare Your Family for a Food Crisis

By Kelly 4 Comments

How to Prepare Your Family for a Food Crisis

Would you know how to prepare your family for a food crisis, should one happen?  Or, do you think that because you live in the US that such a thing would never happen? Enter #noplant19, the hashtag being used to refer to the food crisis of 2019. You don’t have to look far to see…

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25 Self-Sufficient Living Tips and Ideas

By Kelly 6 Comments

Self-Sufficiency for Beginners

Becoming self-sufficient is not only a good idea in today’s world with all of the economic challenges, but it’s all the rage as well!   Self-sufficiency makes you less dependent upon the grid and the food system, while you provide for many of your own needs.   Whether a natural disaster hits or you lose…

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How and Why to Keep a Farm Journal

By Kelly 8 Comments

How and Why to Keep a Farm Journal

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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Fresh Homemade Pineapple Jam Recipe

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Fresh Homemade Pineapple Jam Recipe

Pineapple doesn’t grow here in Ohio, so I LOVE it when I can find it on sale for .99 during the summer months!  When you see it on sale in your area, grab an armload and let me show you how to make this Fresh Homemade Pineapple Jam Recipe! Here’s what you’ll need: 1 quart…

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17 Money Savings Tips for Around Your Home

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17 Money Savings Tips for Around Your Home

Hello, my name is Kelly and I’m a “do-it-yourself-er”.  There, I said it, and I’m proud of it.  Want to learn how to save big money by doing things yourself?  Read on for “17 Ways to Save Big Money by Doing Things Yourself”! When I was growing up, my dad did everything himself.  No matter…

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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and Pre-Treat

By Kelly 4 Comments

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and Pre-Treat

I can’t even begin to quantify how much money you’ll save over the years by learning to make your own laundry detergent and pre-treat!   With our big family and with using cloth diapers with my babies, I’ve saved thousands, yes I said thousands of dollars using our homemade laundry soap and pre-treat.  This is…

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I'm Kelly, a full-time homesteader, writer, wife and mother! Living on 10-acres in Ohio, I love to teach and write about sustainability, self-reliance, gardening, food preservation, chickens, beekeeping and frugal living!

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