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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.
Recent Posts
Strawberry Shortcakes With Fresh Milled Flour
Sweet strawberry shortcake made with fresh milled flour, layered with extra cream and fresh berries is an unforgettable summer favorite on our homestead. Made with simple ingredients, you’ll want more than just one serving. Easy Fresh Milled Flour Dessert Recipe...
How to Choose the Best Grain Mill
Selecting a grain mill for home use can be overwhelming with all the choices available on the market. In this article, learn the key differences between each type of mill, how to use them and what is the best grain mill to turn wheat into fresh ground flour. This post...
All-Natural Chicken Coop Cleaner
Disinfect and deodorize your chicken coop with this all-natural chicken coop cleaner. Made with a mixture of simple ingredients including herbs and lemons, this cleaning spray will refresh, restore and keep your coop smelling good. This post contains affiliate links,...
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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
Sugar Free Blueberry Pie
Bursting with sweet, juicy blueberries and baked in a flaky pie curst, this sugar free blueberry pie recipe is one you’ll want to eat year around. Perfect healthy blueberry pie for summertime, gatherings or dinner with friends. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for...
Raw Milk Ice Cream
Deep in vanilla flavor and rich in nutrients, this raw milk ice cream is a refreshing and a flavorful dessert. Made within minutes and naturally sweetened, this easy ice cream recipe is perfect for scooping into a bowl or paired alongside your favorite pie or fruit...
Sugar Free Blueberry Freezer Jam
Thick, spreadable and completely sugar free, this homemade blueberry jam is easy to make and does not require any special tools or canning knowledge. In 3 quick steps, you can have sugarless blueberry freezer jam to spread on toast, biscuits or pancakes. Great jam...
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
Best Salts for Fermenting Vegetables
When it comes to fermenting vegetables salt is a necessary ingredient to create a successful ferment. With so many salt choices available, you may wonder what is the best salt for fermenting? In this guide, you’ll learn why not all salts are the same, which ones to...
8 Ways to Naturally Control Weeds
Are you struggling with weeds in your garden? Is there a solution to control weeds without the use of toxic chemicals? Learn 8 effective ways to naturally control weeds while saving time and reducing gardening stress. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
How to Take Care of Chickens for Beginners
Are you ready to add chickens to your homestead? But don’t know where to start? Raising chickens is a joy and an excellent way to live a more sustainable life. In this beginners guide, I share practical advice for how to pick the best egg laying breed for your...
Do-It-Yourself
Homemade Anti-Itch Spray
Bug bites and rashes from plant life can be common during the summer months when you’re likely spending a lot of time outside. Try this natural bug bite relief recipe for homemade anti-itch spray. It is made with skin soothing ingredients like calendula, chamomile and...
DIY Citronella Candle
Simple to make and effective at repelling pesky insects, this all-natural homemade citronella candle is not only fun to create but can be quite useful when you want to spend time outdoors and away from biting bugs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
Comfrey Healing Balm
Calm and comfort irritated skin with this comfrey healing balm. Made with shea butter, soothing oils and a pop of peppermint essential oil, this all-natural herbal balm is fantastic for treating bumps, bruises, chaffing, rashes, burns and so much more. Perfect for...
