Creative and simple ways to turn holiday prep—cookie decorating, sourdough starter, homemade ornaments—into hands-on ...

We had a discussion about these on the Facebook page a while back and in a post on the blog. Once you’ve had homemade tortillas you will never go back to the store bought ones. These are fairly simple ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. This is the best Cream Cheese Danish Recipe from scratch! It’s beautiful and delicious and would be perfect for breakfast, ...

Yes, it’s that time of year. It’s cold at night and I’m really in the fall cleaning mood. (Does anyone else feel that way just from feeling the fall wind blowing? Maybe I’m crazy and it’s just me….) ...

I’ve been meaning to do a “how to make vanilla extract” tutorial for a long time but am just finally getting it up for you now! Unlike most of the other tutorials that I feature here, vanilla extract ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Discover the grocery store’s hidden gems: unbelievably cheap items that are nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly. Let’s ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Welcome back to another edition of my weekly blog! If you are new here, this is just a fun little way that I write down the ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. Autumn on the homestead offers rich hands‑on learning opportunities. Crisp air, falling leaves, and a busy harvest season are an ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. This easy mix is something new you can add to your pantry to have a delicious dessert any time you like! Carrot Cake Mix is sure ...

For many, many years I’ve wanted a real root cellar. One that I can store fresh foods in to last as long as possible in the winter. In the past, we’ve used a cold entryway, a dungeon basement, and ...

Summer is the best time for the whole family to go on outdoor adventures and picnics or bask in the sun and get some much-needed vitamin D. Before you know it, though, you’re out there way too long, ...