Self Reliance On A Small Homestead
Printable Christmas Mason Jar Labels Do you feel like the cost of keeping up with Christmas gift-giving and hostess presents is getting out of hand? I enjoy making gifts for friends and family and then sprucing them up with some decorative mason jar labels or handmade cards. One easy way…
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…
Free Flower Gift Tags and Mason Jar Toppers If you’ve ever wanted to personalize a gift with some pretty tags but didn’t have time to run to the store or create your own from scratch, then these free printables are just the ticket! I like keeping a few gift tags…
Get Your Free Herbal & Botanical Gift Tags! I like creating my own gift tags and jar toppers for giving handmade gifts for birthdays and the Holidays. It helps me save money, reduce waste, and dress up gifts for my family and friends. Plus, it’s fun to share these fun…
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…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Eggs! This chocolate peanut butter candy egg recipe is a big hit at our house! We all love peanut butter and chocolate and have a hard time resisting that ‘popular brand’. Of course, it’s fun to fill Easter baskets with their chocolate peanut butter candy eggs…
Fun Ways to Do a Backyard Bird Count The Great Backyard Bird Count takes place every February and helps give ornithologists the big picture of our wild bird populations. Be a part of the project by taking 15 minutes to observe the bird species in your backyard this weekend. Report…
Make Cream-Filled Chocolates! This recipe for cream-filled chocolates is decadent, rich, and hard to resist! Do you want to make gourmet chocolates from scratch and save some money? These creamy chocolates are easy to make and the recipe is adaptable to different tastes. If you’re looking for fun ways to…
Burning bayberry candles on Christmas Eve has been a homestead tradition in my family for generations. Here's the history behind the candles!
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.
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…
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…
Displaying Poinsettias for Christmas is a beautiful way to add color to your holiday decor! Keep Poinsettias all year with some helpful tips!
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!
Create your own peppermint bath & body gift set from all natural ingredients! Skip the artificial junk and save money on this gift set!
Make this delicious cranberry jelly to gift as a gift for the holidays or can some for you own use! Wonderful on toast or a turkey sandwich!
