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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...
Fermented Carrot Sticks
Add more nutrients and probiotics into your diet with these flavorful fermented carrot sticks. Learn how to lacto-ferment a bag of carrots with just a little salt, water and a mason jar. Fermenting is my friend. Little did I know that fact for most of my life. ...
How to Make Sour Cream
Delightfully creamy with a slight tang, this probiotic sour cream is a great addition to taco night! Learn how to make a jar of sour cream at home using our top two super simple recipes. In our household we love dairy. We use low pasteurized dairy from a local farmer...
Whole Grain Dinner Rolls
Soft, fluffy and made with no sugar and freshly milled flour, this simple roll recipe is perfect to serve on a weeknight or to guests. Bake in a cast iron skillet for a buttery crisp edge. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no...
How to Start Seeds Indoors
Get a head start on your garden this year by starting your seeds indoors. With a few supplies and knowledge such as where to buy the best seeds, when to start your seeds, how to grow seeds indoors and when to transplant your plants, you’ll be ready to grow a...
Herbed Deviled Egg Recipe
Creamy, savory and full of plenty of delicious herbs, this easy deviled egg recipe has been a family favorite for years. Whip up batch in just minutes for your next meal or party. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra...
Greenes Raised Garden Bed Review
When you’re considering gardening in a small space, a Greenes raised garden bed is a great product to use. Here is our in-depth review and buying advice to help you decide if a Greenes raised garden box will work for you. When you have a small space, sometimes you’ve...
DIY Dish Towel From a Vintage Tablecloth
Give your old antique linens a refresh! Learn how I made two beautiful dish towels from a vintage tablecloth within just a few moments in this easy sewing tutorial. Repurposed Project Using Vintage Linen Just four years ago, I was busy planning our wedding. The big...