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Lacto-Fermented Garlic
Add instant flavor to any dish with lacto-fermented garlic. Packed full of probiotics, prebiotics and natural antibiotics, this fermented food is a must have. Learn how easy it is to ferment garlic using just salt, water and a jar. There are 5 food groups. Grains,...
Strawberry Lip Gloss
Make your own natural lip gloss at home! Made with freeze dried strawberries, a few moisturizing ingredients and a touch of orange essential oil, this fruity lip gloss is fun to create! A perfect summer craft or to give as a gift or favor. Strawberry season is here!...
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,...
Whole Grain Soft Pretzels
Fast, fun and healthy, these whole grain pretzels are a delight to make! Made with freshly milled flour to create a buttery soft inside and a chewy, golden brown outside. Easy Homemade Soft Pretzel Recipe Snack time! That has got to be one of the most welcoming...
Vanilla Coffee Kefir Frappe
Gut-friendly kefir and coffee come together in this probiotic rich vanilla coffee kefir frappe. Big on flavor and nourishment, this coffee drink is anything but vanilla! Enjoy a tall, ice cold glass this summer! The age old saying, “you are what you eat” has...
Cinder Block Raised Garden Bed
Maximize your garden space and gain control over the quality of your soil by building a cinder block raised garden bed. Budget friendly and simple to construct within an afternoon. Learn how we built this DIY garden bed and print out the step by step plans below....
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sweetened With Dates
Decadent, nutty and extra creamy, this peanut butter ice cream recipe tastes just like a thick peanut butter milkshake! Sweetened with only dates, this healthy ice cream will satisfy your sweet tooth without giving you a sugar overload. This post contains affiliate...
How to Start a Homestead in a Small Space
To be a homesteader, you don’t need to live in a farmhouse, own a large property or have lots of money and time. You can start living a simpler, more self sufficient lifestyle right where you are at. Here are 14 ways to homestead in a small space or an urban...
Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwich Cookie
Packed with flavor, these classic ice cream sandwich cookies are a flash back to your childhood! Made with creamy vanilla ice cream, sandwiched between two chocolate fudge cookies. A perfect summer dessert idea! If you’ve followed me for awhile, you may have...
How to Build a Raised Herb Garden
Start growing a variety of herbs this summer by building a simple raised herb garden. Made with easy-to-install stones and wooden dividers, this budget friendly project is a great way to get fresh food into your life. Learn how to create this raised bed by reading the...
Strawberry White Chocolate Granola Bars
Salty, crunchy and lightly sweetened, these strawberry white chocolate granola bars are easy to make and are the perfect snack for on-the-go kids or adults alike. Bake up a batch this afternoon! I love granola. The crispy crunch of the oats. The saltiness of the seeds...
Easy DIY Planter Box
Grow vegetables, herbs or plants in this DIY planter box. Simple and easy to build, this wooden planter can be created in less than an hour with just a few supplies. Great for beginners! Get the step by step planter box plans below. Every spring I seem to add a new...
Gardener’s Soap
Clean dirty hands with this easy-to-make melt and pour soap. This two-layer gardener’s soap is infused with common plants found in your yard, skin soothing oatmeal and a combination of bergamot and lime to add floral, citrus notes. This post contains affiliate links,...
Grandma’s Coconut Cream Banana Pie
Flaky crust, creamy coconut filling and piled high with whipped cream, this homemade coconut cream banana pie recipe is an old fashioned favorite that will never go out of style. Serve up a slice of my grandma’s coconut pie at your next get together. A little...
DIY Mother’s Day Gift Basket
This Mother’s Day, treat Mom (or an important woman in your life) to some rest and relaxation with this DIY gift basket. This simple handmade gift uses only natural ingredients, everything from an herbal tea and bath salt to a facial mask, hydrating lotion and body...
How to Use a Greenhouse to Increase Food Security
With food shortages on the rise, there is a growing need to increase food security for you and your family. Learn how to grow your own food and improve food security by adding a small greenhouse to your property. 2020. Remember that remarkable year? Or shall I say...
How to Make Cream Cheese
Making rich, tangy cream cheese at home couldn’t be easier. With just a couple of ingredients and a few minutes of hands-on time, you can make up a dish of fresh cream cheese at home. Learn how to make cream cheese using our top two favorite recipes. Plus be sure to...
Lemon Cedar Dusting Spray
Penetrate stubborn grease, grime and dust from your wooden fixtures with this all-natural lemon cedar dusting spray. Made with a few on-hand simple ingredients and essential oils, you’ll be able to clean your home quickly and without any harsh chemicals. This post...