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Welcome to the Homestead

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.

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Homesteaders Gift Guide

Homesteaders Gift Guide

Find unique gifts for homesteaders inside this homesteaders gift guide! With over 90 gift ideas, there is something for everyone — for gardeners, animal lovers, bakers, builders, homemakers, kids and more! The Christmas season is just around the corner. Which means...

Kefir Eggnog

Kefir Eggnog

Creamy and satisfying, this eggnog recipe made with milk, kefir, eggs, vanilla and plenty of spices is sure to become your favorite this season. This holiday beverage tastes like your traditional eggnog and is packed full of probiotics. Now you can feel good about...

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie

Chewy with a crisp edge, these cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies are a delicious Christmas cookie to bake up for your friends, family or while you are decorating the tree. The sweet dried cranberries and a touch of white chocolate chips pair well with the rich...

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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

Hot Cocoa Cookie Recipe

Hot Cocoa Cookie Recipe

Chocolaty, creamy and chewy, these hot cocoa cookies with fresh ground flour are the next best thing to a warm cup of hot chocolate and marshmallows. They’re sure to become your favorite! Classic. I love a classic holiday dish. For instance homemade stuffing or...

Whole Grain Stuffing Recipe

Whole Grain Stuffing Recipe

A family favorite for the holidays, this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe uses a loaf of bread made with fresh milled flour, real butter, veggies and plenty of herbs and spices. Simple to make and ever so scrumptious, this easy stuffing recipe is sure to be a hit with...

Cranberry Orange Spice Whey Soda

Cranberry Orange Spice Whey Soda

Create a refreshing, gut-healthy holiday drink packed full of nutrients and probiotics in this cranberry orange spice whey soda recipe. This lacto-fermented beverage is not only incredibly simple to make but is also a great way to provide kids with a serving of...

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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.

Homestead Happenings

Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle

Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle

Making beautiful, scented candles at home is easy and fun! In this tutorial, learn how to make a soy wax candle from start to finish using just 3 materials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case,...

DIY Door Draft Stopper

DIY Door Draft Stopper

Keep your heating and cooling costs down while blocking out unwanted noise and light with a do-it-yourself door draft stopper. Get step by step instructions on how to make a simple draft blocker using just 3 materials. Great project for seamstresses or crafters of all...

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

How to Care for Chickens in the Winter

Keeping your chickens healthy throughout the winter doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to care for your flock during the cold weather with these 6 useful tips and tricks. No one wants to be cooped up all winter. That age old saying doesn’t just apply to you...

Do-It-Yourself

DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles

DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles

Light up your home with a beautiful, all-natural rolled beeswax candle. Incredibly easy to make, with very little supplies, these DIY candles are fun for both adults and kids to create. Learn how to make a pair of rolled beeswax taper candles in the tutorial below. My...

DIY Snowflake Soap

DIY Snowflake Soap

Soothe your dry skin this winter by making a bar of homemade soap. Made with cocoa butter and cooling peppermint essential oil, this melt and pour soap recipe is sure to become your new seasonal favorite. Learn how to make this simple soap recipe below. Making soap at...

Gingerbread Farmhouse

Gingerbread Farmhouse

Make a festive and fun gingerbread farmhouse this Christmas season! Complete with easy-to-make recipes, step by step instructions, plenty of holiday charm and a FREE printable gingerbread house template. Great for creators of all skill levels. This post contains...

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