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Lemon Thyme Kitchen Cleaner
Ditch the chemical laden cleaning products. Cut through grease, grime and dirt with this DIY lemon thyme kitchen countertop cleaner. A simple, effective cleaning solution made with herbs and essential oils. Homemade DIY Cleaner Dirt. Dust. Grime. These seem to be the...
Sugarless Apple Crisp
Pleasantly sweet, with warm apple slices, golden brown oats and plenty of cinnamon and spices, this homemade sugarless apple crisp is a healthy, delicious dessert. Bake up a dish tonight! When people think of sugarless desserts, they often imagine someone who is...
Achy Joint and Muscle Balm
Are your joints or muscles feeling sore and tired? Use this homemade achy joint and muscle balm to relieve your pain! Made with organic herbs, shea butter and essential oils, your body will be feeling better in no time. For many of us, gardening is all about the...
Simple French Bread Recipe
Nearly effortless and delicious, this homemade French bread recipe is sure to become your family’s favorite! Made with simple ingredients and no kneading involved! Bake up a loaf today! No meal is complete without a loaf of bread. Especially when you’re serving up a...
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...
Peppermint Eucalyptus Shower Steamers
Help support congestion, coughing and sneezing with this all-natural shower steamer. Designed with powerful essential oils and herbs, this peppermint eucalyptus shower bomb will provide cold symptom relief in no time. “I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house...
Citrus Spice Crockpot Potpourri
Fill your home with the warm fragrance of citrus spice, while combating the cool, dry winter days with this easy-to-make crockpot potpourri recipe. Citrus. Spice. And everything nice. That is just what an all-natural potpourri recipe should smell like! Several years...
10 Ways to Save Money on Your Homestead
Looking to reduce costs on your homestead? Discover our top 10 favorite ways to save money with our old fashioned frugal living tips. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case, I only link to...
How to Make Bone Broth in the Instant Pot
Rich in nutrients, bone broth can help support your immune system and bring healing to the gut. Learn how to easily make bone broth in your Instant Pot using just a few simple ingredients. Healthy belly. Those two words have such a tremendous impact on my life. For as...
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...
Hot Carob Drink & Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
On a cold winter night there’s nothing much better than heating up a cup of hot carob topped with homemade marshmallow fluff. It’s naturally sweetened, extra creamy and easy to make. It is officially hot chocolate season. Cold weather + snow = hot chocolate. Well …...
Mini Dried Flower Wreath
Learn how to craft a miniature dried wreath using flowers from your own garden in this simple DIY tutorial. Last Christmas my parents gave me a book full of handmade tutorials. One of the projects taught you how to make a wreath using fresh or dried flowers. At first...
Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Delicious and filling, this chicken and dumpling casserole is a great comfort food recipe to make for your family on those brisk fall and winter days. As I am writing this blog post, we are just over 10 days away from Christmas. The tree has been decorated, the gifts...
Cinnamon Spice Applesauce Ornaments
Fill your home with the scents of the holiday — cinnamon, clove and nutmeg — by making these old fashioned cinnamon spice applesauce ornaments. No baking required! Best Cinnamon Ornament Recipe Cinnamon, spice and everything nice. That is what these homemade Christmas...
Easy DIY Christmas Stocking From Shirts
In a matter of minutes, turn an old shirt into a Christmas stocking. Makes a great, cozy addition to your holiday decor. Learn how in this simple tutorial. “The stockings were hung by the chimney with care …”. That is if you have a chimney, a fireplace or a mantle in...
White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Serve up the flavors of Christmas with this homemade white chocolate peppermint ice cream recipe. Made with real milk, creamy chocolate and crunchy peppermint pieces. Everyone needs a little sweet treat during the holidays. Something that is only made at Christmas...
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Warm your belly this winter with a bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup. Packed full of beef, sausage and tender veggies, this soup recipe is sure to become your family’s favorite. When the weather changes from the heat of the summer to crisp fall days and eventually...
How to Make a Wooden Star for Christmas
Decorate your home this Christmas with a DIY wooden star. Using just 5 materials, this easy-to-build Christmas decoration will look great sitting on your mantle or hanging as a wreath on your door. Easy DIY Wooden Star It’s finally that time of year where you can say...