Homestead
DIY Beeswax Taper Candles
Easily make hand dipped DIY beeswax taper candles at home with just a wick, some wax and a few common supplies. They add warmth and charm to the homestead while also being a beautiful gift for any occasion. I’ve always loved using beeswax on our homestead. It is a...
DIY Reusable Bread Bag
Useful and beautiful, this DIY reusable bread bag is a great way to keep your homemade bread fresh and delicious. In this easy sewing tutorial, learn how to make a drawstring bag using natural fibers. Personalize the bag with your name or favorite phrase using fabric...
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Boost your immune system with a spoonful of this homemade elderberry syrup recipe. Made with dried elderberries, warm spices, raw honey and vitamin C-rich orange zest. Delicious and powerful! Come fall and winter, when sickness is most prevalent, I try to give my...
What is Vital Wheat Gluten?
When making bread with fresh milled flour you may come across a recipe calling for vital wheat gluten. In this post, learn what is vital wheat gluten and how to use it in baking. When you begin your journey of milling grains at home to produce fresh milled flour,...
How to Get Started Milling Your Own Grains at Home
Learn how to get started milling your own grains at home in this detailed and easy-to-follow guide. Find a mill, learn what wheat to start with first, where to buy it and even try a few beginner-friendly recipes. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make...
Fermented Honey Garlic
This cold and flu season, make up a jar of this probiotic-rich fermented honey garlic. It is easy to put together and fantastic for boosting your immune system. At WholeMade Homestead our family is always trying to use as many natural remedies and real whole foods as...
Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
Hearty, savory and packed full of terrific flavor, this recipe for spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is an excellent way to preserve the harvest from your backyard garden. Simply cook, freeze and enjoy fresh spaghetti sauce year-round. September is bittersweet for...
10 Ways to Preserve Food at Home
Storing food is an essential part of the homesteading lifestyle. In this article, learn the 10 best ways to preserve food at home whether you’re growing it in your garden or purchasing it from a local farmer. Get tips, tricks, safety recommendations and lots of tried...
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...
10 Best Ways to Use Whey
Don’t toss out the whey! This precious liquid has been used throughout history to help hydrate individuals as well as bring healing to the sick and diseased. Discover 10 best ways to use whey in your kitchen. Before becoming a homesteader, I knew very little about...
DIY Dishwasher Tablets
With just 5 ingredients, you can make DIY dishwasher tabs at home! Convenient and effective at removing grease and grime, these natural dish cleaning pods are easy to make and of course save more of your hard earned money. Early on in our marriage, we made the switch...
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...
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...
10+ Ways to Use Chamomile
Chamomile, a beautiful daisy-like flower, can be used to combat wounds, bruises and rashes, soothe an upset stomach, reduce anxiety, help you to get a good nights rest and can be added into homemade body care items like soap, salves, lip balm and bath salts. Discover...
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...
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...
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...
9 Benefits of Using Mulch in the Garden
Wood chips are a gardeners best friend! They help improve the soil, conserve water and reduce the amount of weeds in the garden (and who doesn’t want that?!). Learn 9 benefits of using mulch in the garden and why you might want to start a regenerative organic garden....