Category: Homestead
Sausage Cheese Balls
Hello Friends! I have an easy recipe for you today- Sausage Cheese Balls. These balls are a perfect complement to a Saturday Brunch or a goto option for a busy school night when you need something quick. It is also adaptable to what you have on hand. You will find a printable recipe at the…
Fabric Gift Bags: Homemade Christmas
Hello Friends! We are getting ready for Christmas on the homestead. I wanted to share with you one of our family’s favorite Christmas tradition- homemade fabric gift bags. Unlike wrapping paper, fabric gifts bags are reusable and durable. You can use any fabric to match your Christmas theme or other special occasions. Bonus points if…
Homestead: Build & Support Local Community
Hello, friends! One of the things I love most about homesteading is the abundance that comes from hard work. From fresh eggs and flowers to homemade jams and baked goods, there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of enjoying the fruits of your labor. But even more rewarding than feeding your own family is the opportunity…
Mindfulness: 6 Tips for Simple Living
Hello, friends! One of the many reasons I was drawn to homesteading was for the simple living. On the homestead, we have the unique opportunity to reconnect with nature, grow our own food, and live at a slower pace, but as any homesteader knows, it can also be easy to get overwhelmed. Between the daily…
Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Hello Friends! I hope you are having a wonderful day! Today I will be sharing my homemade pumpkin pie recipe. Homemade tastes so much better than the store bought pies filled with preservatives! I doubled the recipe and made two pies at once. You can find a downloadable recipe page for the pie, pie crust,…
Homemade Pie Crust
Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a pie crust recipe that I use for all my homemade pies here on the homestead, especially my pumpkin pies I make for Thanksgiving Day! 😊 You can find a printable recipe at the bottom of the blog. One-Crust Pie 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon softened butter 1 cup…
Sustainable Gardening & Year-Round Harvests
Hello, friends! One of the most rewarding parts of homesteading is sustainable gardening and gathering fresh produce for your family. But wouldn’t it be amazing if you could do that all year long? With a bit of planning and the right techniques, it’s entirely possible to enjoy harvests in every season—yes, even in the middle…
Extending Your Growing Season: Cold Frames
Hello, friends! Our last post discussed the benefits of greenhouses. Today we will the explore cold frames. One of the greatest joys of homesteading is growing your own food. By using cold frames, you can extend your growing season and harvest fresh produce well into the cooler months. Why Extend Your Growing Season? Before we…
Extending Your Growing Season: Greenhouses
Hello, friends! One of the greatest joys of homesteading is growing your own food. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to enjoy fresh veggies and herbs beyond the usual spring and summer months? The good news is—you can! By using greenhouses, you can extend your growing season and harvest fresh produce well into the cooler months (and…
Cookie Cake Recipe
Hello Friends! I have another delicious dessert recipe for you today. I have adapted a chocolate chip cookie recipe to make a homemade cookie cake. Our family uses this recipe often as it’s less time and clean up than making individual cookies. We also use this cookie cake recipe for birthdays adding a rich chocolate…
