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Bring the joy of homesteading into your life with encouraging stories and tutorials from my family as we pioneer the homestead life, learn to grow our own food and live more simply.
Seasonal Favorites
Pumpkin Kefir Smoothie
Probiotic-rich kefir and creamy pumpkin puree unite in this smoothie recipe to create one flavorsome treat! Made with all of your favorites, like fruit, pumpkin pie spice, real vanilla and no added sugar. Enjoy a glass of this seasonal pumpkin kefir smoothie this...
Pumpkin Pudding
Quick, easy and definitely a fall favorite, this pumpkin pudding recipe is one you’ll want to make over and over again. Packed full of warm spices, creamy pumpkin and a dash of brown sugar. Cozy on up to a dish of this homemade pumpkin pie pudding this autumn! Pumpkin...
6 Ways to Extend Your Growing Season
Keep homegrown vegetables on your table year-around by extending your growing season. Learn 6 techniques to continue production in the garden including succession planting, building a cold frame, installing a greenhouse, starting a fall garden and more. The old has...
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Wholesome Food
Get easy-to-make recipes using wholesome food to nourish and sustain your body.
DIY Projects
Discover simple tutorials to create a natural, handmade homestead for you and your family.
Homestead Life
Build your homestead by learning how to grow our own food, raise livestock and create a healthier lifestyle.
Wholesome Recipes You’ll Love
No Knead Pumpkin Yeast Bread
Enjoy a classic fall favorite in a whole new manner with this no-knead pumpkin yeast bread recipe. Packed with flavor, unsweetened and traditionally spiced, the striking pumpkin shaped bread is delicious and will make a beautiful autumn centerpiece at your next...
Maple Brownies
Sweeten up your fall with a batch of maple brownies. Buttery, moist and packed full of maple-ly goodness, this brownie recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or that dinner date that you forgot about! Fall Dessert Recipe The leaves are starting to change. While I...
Strawberry Applesauce
Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this sugar free strawberry applesauce recipe is a healthy twist on a classic snack. Applesauce Recipe Without Sugar Warm spice and everything nice. That is what many applesauce recipes are made of. Sprinkle a dash of cinnamon...
Hello! I’m Alisha.
Welcome to WholeMade Homestead! Here is where you’ll discover my family’s favorite from scratch recipes using homegrown vegetables and fruits, fresh milled flour, fermented food and natural sweeteners. Come follow along as I share the simple ways we live a slower, more natural lifestyle and our experiences and advice for running a small-scale homestead.
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Homestead Happenings
How to Choose Wheat Berries | Wheat Varieties
Are you new to milling your own flour and find it confusing to know what type of wheat berries are best? Learn the differences between the each variety and how to choose wheat berries for your specific baking needs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are a great healthy alternative to conventional ways of storing food. Learn how to inexpensively make a set to fold around sandwiches, snacks and bowls of leftover soups and side dishes. Something new is buzzing around the homestead. They’re...
How to Make Dryer Balls
Skip the chemical laden dryer sheets. Instead, learn how to make a set of long lasting, natural wool dryer balls to soften your laundry and reduce drying time. DIY Dryer Balls Money-saving. All-natural. Those are two phrases I like to abide by on our homestead. This...
Do-It-Yourself
DIY Citrus Floor Cleaner
Tackle dirt, grease and grime on your floors with this DIY citrus floor cleaner. This solution features citrus fruit, vinegar and castile soap — three ingredients that make an excellent trio for cleaning vinyl, laminate and tile flooring. Learn how to make this basic...
Orange Spice Body Butter
Enjoy the moisturizing and soothing properties of this DIY orange spice body butter. Designed to restore and nourish skin while also invigorating your senses with the sweet scent of orange and warm, spicy notes of clove. Scooped into a glass jar or tin, it makes a...
Sweet Autumn Spice Melt and Pour Soap
Filled with favorite fall scents such as cinnamon, clove and orange this goat's milk soap recipe will nourish and moisturize your body with only natural ingredients. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In...
