Don’t let an abundant pepper harvest go to waste! Learn how to preserve bell peppers with simple methods for freezing, …

Make this easy homemade creamed corn with fresh or frozen sweet corn, butter, cream, and simple pantry ingredients for a …

Learn how to freeze sweet corn on or off the cob with simple methods for preserving fresh corn, including blanching …

Learn how to preserve peaches with simple canning and freezing methods. This beginner-friendly guide covers peach prep, storage, freezing tips, …

When you’re feeding a family, managing a homestead, and trying to keep the grocery bill under control, there are some …

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so it only makes sense that the clothes touching your skin …

Create a romantic atmosphere with a rose berry simmer pot this Valentine’s Day! This simmer pot is a gentle blend …

Create a natural home fragrance with this forest spice simmer pot recipe! If you know my family, you know we …

With SNAP benefits ending, the government not paying its employees, and the economy being a bit of a wreck all …

You know those meals that instantly take you back to a certain moment in time? These cheesy chicken enchiladas do …

We had our monthly church potluck last night. Baptist churches are known for eating a lot, and we proudly live …

Gardening is essential to a sustainable lifestyle. While most of us really enjoy being in the garden, overgrown weeds can …

Tall fluffy homemade biscuits are a staple in the South. But, I have to admit that it took me a …

Are you looking to start your first garden this season? Have you been gardening for a while, but just can’t …

Providing a consistent source of fresh water to your rabbits is essential to their health, especially in the heat of …

Check out these solar eclipse resources to teach your kids about this pretty cool phenomenon! The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse …

Bake this St Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipe and make a Handprint Shamrock Craft to celebrate the luck of the Irish …

Looking for an easy-to-make pie that your whole family will love? This homemade chocolate cream pie recipe is the ticket! …

Use this Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Cubes Recipe to clean your dishes & reduce household waste. I have fallen in love …

Homesteading is most often associated with acres of land, backyard chickens, dairy cows, women in flowy dresses making sourdough, and …

This may be the shortest recipe post that I ever write. Why? Because homemade whipped cream is incredibly simple to …

Valentine’s Day is typically associated with celebrating adult romantic relationships; however, young kiddos like to celebrate love right alongside their …

Y’all, this pie isn’t for the faint of heart. If you are looking for a dessert without heavy ingredients like …

I held off on making pies from scratch for years because making my own crust felt very intimidating. Once I …

I have suffered this week with an awful sore throat, hoarseness, and stuffiness. This cold called for more than just …

When you hear the word “homestead” what comes to mind? Is it acres upon acres of land? Living off the …

Use this homestead kid gift guide for practical & fun gift ideas! Homestead kids live their lives surrounded by nature …

Wintertime can be a pain in the you-know-what for livestock owners. Busting up frozen water troughs and water buckets day …

Gift ideas for homestead moms that are functional, practical, and fun! The wish list of a homestead mom may look …

Want to add fall flavors to pasta night? Try this creamy pumpkin alfredo! This pumpkin season was a busy one! …

This wild persimmon pie recipe will be a new fall favorite for your family! One of my fondest childhood memories …

Make this homemade pumpkin puree to repurpose your porch pumpkins and add seasonal flare to your meal plan! Pumpkin season …

This delicious spiced pumpkin bread recipe combines the BEST fall flavors with a warm brown sugar walnut glaze that you …

If you are planning to grow your own pumpkins, take the time to research different varieties to choose the one …

Sweet tea used to be the only type of tea that I could bring myself to enjoy. My palette has …

This delicious brown sugar plum cobbler recipe is sure to be a hit during the late summer & early fall! …

If you need a recipe chocolate oatmeal cookies that doesn’t require baking skill, this is it! Cookies are my least …

Looking for a way to cool your chickens off in the hot summer sun? These simple summer chicken treats will …

Sustainability is all about reducing dependence on outside sources, minimizing waste, and using what you have. Making a homemade banana …

Feeding eggshells back to chickens is a wonderful way to reduce waste on your homestead while providing your chickens with …

You should raise pigs on your homestead- here’s why… I have raised several different types of livestock & poultry over …

Let’s make a portable DIY 5-gallon bucket container garden! When I was going through my divorce, I had to live …

A great way to move closer to food security is to raise your own meat. Meat chickens and meat rabbits …

Did you know that you can make your own chicken nest boxes? There is no need to throw money at …

Farm-fresh eggs are well-loved and eaten daily in our household. Even though eggs are a staple here, we run out …

Beehive inspections are vital to keeping healthy honeybee colonies. Let’s discuss all the things that you need to know before …

If you are looking for a short & sweet tutorial, you have found it! This DIY Bucket chicken feeder is …

Beekeeping is an amazing experience that can constantly be expanded upon. If you think that you need to buy new …

If you have been around here long, then you know that I am a huge fan of reusing, repurposing, and …

I am not one to “prep” for an apocalyptic future, but I do feel the need to be prepared for …

Producing your own meat source is a level of sustainability that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When you raise animals for …

Chicks need a safe, warm, controlled space to live out the first 6-10 weeks of their lives. Whether you are …

Farm-fresh eggs are highly sought after right now with grocery store egg prices skyrocketing and many stores having empty egg …

Do you ever dream of being as resourceful and skillful as the family in Little House on the Prairie? Dream …

Do you have a recipe that requires buttermilk, but you don’t have any on hand? Want to make Buttermilk Ranch …

Before starting a homestead, you should set some clear and realistic goals. These goals will shift over time, but it …

Buttermilk isn’t a staple in our house because I don’t use it weekly. This means that if I decide to …

Are you considering starting a homestead of your own? If so, I am so happy that you landed on this …

The winter months are the perfect time for homestead goal-setting and new year homestead planning! There is always plenty of …

The first choice of an artificial heat source for many chicken keepers throughout the years has been the traditional heat …

As a mother of 5, I am always trying to find ways to work smarter, not harder. This means cutting …

How to Make Dehydrated Citrus Ornaments My Christmas tree is full of handmade and sentimental Christmas ornaments. Each year my …

Our Christmas tree is full of sentimental and handmade decorations. One of our family’s favorite annual Christmas traditions is this …

Winter on the homestead is a little more complex than winter in the city. We aren’t just caring for ourselves …

Keeping chickens in winter isn’t super complicated, but you will need to make a couple of adjustments to the coop …

It is a good idea to supplement your chicken feed in the wintertime to help keep your birds warm. There …

Overwintering chickens is a little more complicated than keeping them throughout the warmer months. They aren’t terribly difficult to keep …

My kids and I LOVE applesauce! In fact, I would consider it a staple in our household. The issue that …

New chicken owners are often quick to purchase heat lamps to keep their flock warm in the winter and to …

I have an abundance of basil every year so I try to mix up my preservation methods. I hang-dry most …

Knowing how to keep honeybees alive and healthy throughout the winter is crucial for sustainable beekeeping. The bees do this …

Basil is the most prolific plant in my garden every single year. It is my favorite to grow because it …

Elderberry syrup is a sweet natural remedy that packs a powerful antiviral punch! It is perfect for cold & flu …

Homemade Fire Cider is my must-have traditional folk remedy. If had to choose just one tincture, tonic, or syrup to …

The Fall and Winter seasons are notorious for a spike in illnesses, specifically those of the viral variety. Viral colds …

It’s apple season! Orchards are opening up U-Pick opportunities and farmer’s market vendors are filling up with apples and apple …

Copper is an essential mineral for goats. Without it they can become sick, infested with internal parasites, and exhibit a …

Do you have a desire to reduce your need for disposable plastics and paper products? It’s hard to let go …

Feather clipping is a simple process that can help to keep your chickens out of your neighbor’s yard and out …

Do you want to add meat birds to your homestead, but you don’t know what breed to choose? If you …

I love growing herbs in my garden! Each year, even when the rest of my garden is a bust, my …

Did you know that chickens can’t sweat? They have no external sweat glands so they have to find other ways …

If you are new to raising rabbits, one of the first things you should know is that rabbits are not …

Needing a sweet treat to cool you down this summer? This homemade milk and honey ice cream will do the …

Looking for a refreshing drink to sip on while checking on the garden this summer? Look no further than this …

Are you needing a simple and yummy snack for the kiddos this 4th of July? These Patriotic greek yogurt popsicles …

When planning a flock of backyard chickens, you need to consider each breed carefully. It is important to understand the …

Beeswax is an incredible byproduct of beekeeping! I kept bees for years before I ever took advantage of the extra …

Did you know that rabbits have a sweet tooth? They definitely can’t satisfy this with chocolate or candy, but they …

When you have a clutch of eggs that are fertilized, but no broody hen you have a couple of options… …

Making your own DIY double boiler can come in handy when you are making foods and skin care products (like …

Foraging for wild violets (common blue violet or viola sororia) isn’t just a fun early spring activity. This little purple …

I have recently decided that meat rabbits are the ideal livestock for my homestead. When I lived on the 100 …

The Back to Eden Gardening Method crossed my path a few years ago. I was immediately interested because I live …

The ability to forage for, gather, and prepare wild food is an important tool to keep in your homesteading tool …

Purple dead nettle is an incredible little wild edible plant that is a great starter plant for beginner foragers! Let’s …

The ability to find wild food is an important tool to keep in your food freedom toolbox. If you are …

The common blue violet can be found popping up starting in early spring in North America. While the flowers will …

Foraging is an incredible tool for self-sufficiency, but you need to be responsible and respectful of the land. You also …

Composting is a garden game changer! It adds essential nutrients to your soil and acts as an incredible fertilizer! Learn …