Make Raspberry Freezer Jam! Do you have raspberries coming in but you don’t have time to can a batch of jam? Maybe it’s just too hot to slave over a boiling canner? You can make raspberry freezer jam quickly, easily, and without heating up your kitchen! My family loves homemade…
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Check Out The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Book!
The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Book is a No-Nonsense Guide Chelsea Wells-Barrett wrote The Ultimate Homesteading Basics Book (#ad) to compile all of the basic information needed to help you get started raising crops and small livestock. I was excited to read this guide and find that the author (and blogger…
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How to Save the World by Rewilding Your Backyard
Can You Help Save the World by Rewilding Your Backyard? Saving the world is a pretty tall order to fill and none of us can do this all on our own. However, if enough people rewild a section of their backyard, we can make a better future for our planet,…
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How to Make Cooling Eucalyptus Mint Body Spray
DIY Cooling Eucalyptus Mint Body Spray! This cooling Eucalyptus Mint Body Spray is all-natural and contains no toxic ingredients. It’s super easy to make and only contains 3 ingredients. Carry a little bottle of this homemade spray in your purse for a quick cooling spritz whenever you need a pick-me-up.…
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Fresh Strawberry Salsa Recipe
Fresh Strawberry Salsa Recipe This fresh strawberry salsa is a delicious twist on an old favorite! This is a great way to use your harvest when the main crop is coming in strong, or you are getting a few everbearing strawberries in summer. Chop them up with fresh tomatoes, peppers,…
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How to Grow Food in Small Spaces
How to Grow Food in Small Spaces Do you want to grow more of your own food? Is your space limited? Maybe you’d like to take control over what chemicals are used to grow the vegetables, herbs, and fruits that you eat or you wish to know how your meat…
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Homestead Groceries
Homestead Groceries, Preparedness & Sheltering in Place I’ve been preparing for emergencies for many years. I think growing up on a small farm made me more aware of the need for preparedness and ‘sheltering in place’ like we are faced with these trying times. My family raised a garden, chickens,…
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9 Things to Consider Before You Buy Chickens
Before You Buy Chickens So, you want to keep a few hens for fresh eggs. No biggie, right? Well, it depends. Some people regret their choice and other people become chicken hoarders! Here are some things to ask yourself before you buy chickens… Bonus Tip: How many eggs can you…
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A Seattle Urban Homestead
Seattle Urban Homestead I had the chance to visit a Seattle urban homestead in late February and early March when our area is still cold and snowy. What a treat to see flowers, bulbs coming up, and even hummingbirds! The seasons in Seattle are much milder than they are in…
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How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy Eggs
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…
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How to Make Delicious Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
Easy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes These banana pancakes are fluffy and delicious, even with the whole wheat flour! I use whole wheat pastry flour to increase the fiber in my baked goods without making them too heavy. Try some whole wheat banana pancakes for breakfast! (Or lunch, or dinner!) If…
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How to Make an Easy No Sew Fleece Pillow Cover
Make a No-Sew Fleece Pillow Cover! Would you like to make a super easy pillow sham, pillowcase, or dog bed cover? I adapted the instructions for How to Make an Easy No Sew Fleece Throw and created these instructions for a no-sew fleece pillow cover! This project started because I…
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How to Plan for the Most Productive Garden
Planning a Productive Garden! Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener, there’s always something new to learn about how to plan a more productive garden! Every year I try a different technique, companion plant pairing, or new varieties of seeds. I love learning new ways to plant and…
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Take Part in the Great Backyard Bird Count
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…
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Make Your Own Cream-Filled Chocolates
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…
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How to Prevent and Treat Sour Crop and Impacted Crop in Chickens
Prevent and Treat Sour Crop or Impacted Crop Sour crop or an impacted crop is a common problem for backyard chicken flocks. Knowing how to prevent and treat these ailments could save a chicken’s life. As always, preventing the problem is better than having to treat it. I recently had…