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 Grow Your Best Garden with Companion Planting
Use companion planting to grow your best garden!
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How to Choose the Best Chickens for Your Homestead
Pick the best chicken breeds for your homestead!
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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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How to Use Hay or Straw in the Garden for Best Results
Using Hay or Straw in Your Garden Using hay or straw in the garden can be a touchy subject! Some gardeners swear that using hay will ruin your garden and turn it into a bed of noxious weeds. Other gardeners are afraid to use straw because there may be persistent…
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Beekeeping for Beginners with Amber Bradshaw
Beekeeping for Beginners! Is beekeeping on your homestead wish list? Do you want to increase pollination in your orchard and garden? Maybe harvesting sweet golden honey is a dream of yours. These are great reasons to keep bee colonies on your homestead! Beekeeping for Beginners by Amber Bradshaw is a…
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How to Make the Best Whole Wheat Banana Bread
Make light, fluffy loaves of whole wheat banana bread with these tips and my delicious recipe! Reduced fat and extra fiber for yummy bread!
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How to Buy the Best Fabric For a Tight Budget
How to buy the best fabric for a tight budget. Fabric stores charge a pretty penny for those lovely fabrics. Here's how to save money!
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How to Choose the Best Plants to Attract Pollinators
Attract Pollinators to Your Garden for Improved Harvests! Plants that attract pollinators to your garden are a great addition to your yard or homestead. Many plants will not produce a harvest without pollination. Hummingbirds and insects visit flowers looking for nectar and pollen to consume. In the process, they pollinate…
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How to Choose the Best Heat Tolerant Chickens
Check out this handy guide to the 16 best heat tolerant chickens! Chicken breeds that tolerate hot weather! Plus tips to keep your flock cool!
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How to Make Quiche with a Super Easy Crust
Quiche with a Super Easy Crust! Who doesn’t love a delicious quiche with fresh veggies and cheese? It’s one of my favorite meals to eat … but making it? Not so much. Traditional quiche recipes just take too long for this busy homesteader. However, I’ve come up with my very…
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How to Clean Your Pantry in Winter for the Best Results
The Best Time to Clean Your Pantry Winter is one of the best times of the year to clean your pantry! Once the spring season gets underway, it can be difficult to find time to do a deep cleaning in your pantry. So why not get your pantry cleaned out…
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How to Start With the Best Baby Chicks
Should you hatch chicks or buy them to start with the best baby chicks for your homestead? Here are the options and how to choose!
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Grow More Food with Cool-Season Crops
Extend your garden season with cool-season crops and grow more food!
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Easy Whole Wheat Waffle Recipe
Try these whole wheat waffles for a delicious and filling breakfast!
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50 Tips to Save Money on Your Garden
Here are a bunch of tips to save money on your garden but still have a beautiful yard and productive plot!