How to Brine and Roast a Turkey Bring a gourmet bird to your table this year with these instructions to brine a turkey or chicken and roast it to plump golden perfection! No one gets excited over a dry, overcooked turkey… blah. Keep it juicy this year with my downloadable…
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Free Printable Bunny and Chicken Labels
Free Printable Bunny and Chicken Labels These free vintage bunny and chicken labels are designed to print out on plain paper and then cut along the circle template for a simple way to decorate the tops of small mouth mason jars. Just download the pdf file to your computer, open…
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Make a Soothing Balm for Your Pet’s Paws
DIY Soothing Balm for Your Pet’s Paws Winter can be tough on us and on our pets. Cold weather and a lack of humidity in our homes can lead to dry skin and cracked paws. Pets that go outside for walks or playtime may have even more problems with rough,…
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How to Make the Best Mincemeat
What are Mincemeat Pies? Mincemeat pies have been a traditional dish in European countries for centuries, going back to at least medieval times. Today most people think of the canned pie filling made with apples, raisins, and spices…and that is pretty tasty in a pie too. ‘Old fashioned’ mincemeat pies…
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How to Make the Most Luxurious Vanilla Salve
How to Make Vanilla Salve for Dry Skin Homesteading and homemaking are rough on our hands all year round. But winter is especially difficult on our skin. The dry air sucks the moisture out of our skin, leaving it chapped and sore. This luxurious vanilla salve for dry skin is…
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How to Make an Easy No Sew Fleece Throw
Make an Easy No Sew Fleece Throw! Would you like to take on an easy project that requires no sewing skills? Maybe you’d like to make a baby blanket, lap blanket, or fleece throw? I’ve made several easy ‘no sew’ fleece throws and really enjoy this simple craft! The first…
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Bayberry Candles – A Homestead Tradition
Burning bayberry candles on Christmas Eve has been a homestead tradition in my family for generations. Here's the history behind the candles!
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DIY Rustic Heart Ornament
Make a rustic heart ornament for dressing up a gift or decorating for the holidays! You may use a woodburning kit or paint the heart.
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Christmas Air Freshener Spray!
DIY Christmas Air Freshener Spray! I make my own Christmas Air Freshener Spray with essential oils instead of buying them. The chemicals in storebought products are questionable, at best. Making my own air fresher spray is super easy. Plus it’s inexpensive, I have control over the ingredients, and it really…
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Fun Gingerbread House Ideas for Christmas!
Gingerbread House Ideas… A gingerbread house or cookies are wonderful treats for the holidays! Read up on the history of these delicious cookies and try some of the fun ideas for making decorations, cookies, and houses. Kids of all ages will have a great time putting these fun ideas into…
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Poinsettias for Christmas!
Displaying Poinsettias for Christmas is a beautiful way to add color to your holiday decor! Keep Poinsettias all year with some helpful tips!
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DIY Christmas Card Ideas & Free Printables
You don't have to buy cards every year! Save money and be creative with these DIY Christmas Card Ideas you can make and send!
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How to Make a Peppermint Bath and Body Gift Set!
Create your own peppermint bath & body gift set from all natural ingredients! Skip the artificial junk and save money on this gift set!
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How to Make Lip Balm with All Natural Ingredients
Make your own lip balm with all natural ingredients! It's super easy to make lip balm and you have complete control over what you put in it!
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Apple Cranberry Jam Canning Recipe with Free Labels!
This Apple Cranberry Jam Recipe tastes wonderful and makes a great gift for the holidays! Check out the free recipe cards & labels!
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Salted Cinnamon Shortbread Recipe
These rich, buttery salted cinnamon shortbread cookies are delicious any time of year. Very easy, and quick to make, with just 5 ingredients!