cast iron skillets hanging from a pot rack
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Benefits of Owning a Cast Iron Skillet and Why Your Homestead Kitchen Needs One

BySamantha

If you are new to cooking or just looking to upgrade your cooking skills, the equipment you use is crucial. This includes getting some top-quality pans, and definitely having at least one cast iron skillet in your homestead kitchen. I received my first cast iron skillet several years ago and I absolutely love it and…

grow excellent tomatoes with these 10 tips
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10 Tips on How to Grow Strong Tomato Plants from Seeds

BySamantha

Growing tomato plants from seeds is not that difficult and it is extremely rewarding.  You can find a large variety of tomato plant seed packets and it is fun to experiment with the different varieties you find. In this article we’ll be going over not only how to grow strong tomato plants from seeds but…

4 Things to Think About Before Placing Your Chicken Coop
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4 Things to Think About Before Placing Your Chicken Coop

BySamantha

Where to Place a Chicken Coop Raising chickens can be a fun and rewarding experience, but before you get sucked in by some cute little yellow balls of fluff, you should first decide on a style of coop and most importantly, where to place a chicken coop. The chicken coop is going to be shelter…

a person's hand holding a pencil and a receipt with a budget book and calculator resting on a surface below it.
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5 Great Tips for How to Save Money By Cooking at Home

BySamantha

Cooking at home is a great way to save money and know exactly what ingredient goes in each meal you eat. But if you are struggling with affording each ingredient, it can be very frustrating. Here are some tips for saving money while also cooking all your meals from home. Buy What You Need If…

Young woman with glowing skin blow some snow off of her mitten covered hands
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7 Great Tips For A Natural Winter Skin Care Routine

BySamantha

Taking care of your skin is something you should always pay close attention to, but in the winter, it might differ from your skincare routine the rest of the year. Trust me, as a Canadian woman, I know how the winter weather and climate changes how your skin reacts, often leading to redness, drying, and…

When scooping your pumpkins to make Jack o lanterns, save those seeds and make these sweet cinnamon pumpkin seeds
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Easy Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

BySamantha

This year, when making your Halloween Jack o’ lanterns, save the seeds and make easy sweet cinnamon pumpkin seeds! In this article, I’ll explain how you can separate the seeds from the goo and make a sweet snack. That’s right, you might have to get your hands a little gooey! Did you know that pumpkin…

Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe
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Homemade Peach Cobbler Recipe

BySamantha

Oh my gosh, who doesn’t love peach cobbler in the summertime?? With a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream, you can’t go wrong. We love this simple easy cobbler but sometimes it is just too hot to have the oven on in the middle of summer so I  freeze the peaches when they are ripe and…

The Best Summer Superfoods
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The Best Summer Superfoods

BySamantha

When you think of summer, you probably have visions of warm weather, cooling off in a lake or ocean, and enjoying time with friends and family. Another thought people often have with summertime is what your diet might look like. The foods you eat not only affect your waistline, but can also improve your health….