Favorite Cookbooks
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My Top 5 Favorite Cookbooks

BySamantha

If you are looking for some new favourite cookbooks to help you get inspired to cook good wholesome, nutritious, delicious food then here are my current top 5 favourite cookbooks. These cookbooks have inspired me in many ways and have helped to know what to cook with fresh ingredients from our gardens as well as…

An old fashioned laundry washing tub and scrub board with some clothes pins in a bucket
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How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha

As homesteaders, we generally like to learn how to make and grow things ourselves. I have started experimenting with making different homemade natural cleaners and today I’d like to share with you two recipes for make your own homemade laundry detergent. Making your own homemade laundry detergent is a great way to save time and…

Why preserve food with a food dehydrator?
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Why Should I Preserve Food by Dehydrating?

BySamantha

Have you been thinking about buying a food dehydrator but aren’t sure if it will be beneficial? Do you wonder why you should preserve food by dehydrating it? Here are some things to know about dehydrating food, what you can put in a food dehydrator, and benefits of using a food dehydrator versus your oven….

storing fresh herbs
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Ways of Storing Fresh Herbs from Your Garden

BySamantha

Do you have an herb garden on your homestead? Maybe you like the taste of fresh herbs in your food all year round. Here are some tips for storing fresh herbs to be used later. Herbs are one way to season your food and add flavor without adding salt. You can bring out the natural…

natural medicine
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How To Start Your Homestead Apothecary (Natural Medicine Cabinet)

BySamantha

If you’ve been looking into natural remedies for all the various bites, cuts, and stings out there on the homestead, you might be surprised to find that there are a good amount of suggestions out there to help guide in making your very own natural medicine cabinet. Here is a short list of the general things that you…

3 Medicinal Weeds You'll Want to Keep in Your Yard
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3 Medicinal Weeds You’ll Want to Keep in Your Yard and Garden

BySamantha

When you start the seasonal yard cleanup, you may come across some weeds that you would normally pull up and get rid of. If you are starting a natural healing kit or a natural medicine cabinet (or the fancier word that I like, your Homestead Apothecary) in your home, then you may want to slow down and…

Freezing is a good way to preserve eggs
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Ways to Freeze and Preserve Eggs

BySamantha

Spring is the time our chickens go into full production mode and sometimes, if you have a lot of chickens, it can be hard to keep up with the glut. Sure, you can make frittatas and omelettes and do baking galore, but if you just don’t have the time or energy or you want to…

Planning To Save Money on Your Grocery Bill? Buy Food or Grow in Bulk and Freeze It!
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Planning To Save Money on Your Grocery Bill? Buy Food or Grow in Bulk and Freeze It!

BySamantha

With the way food prices are skyrocketing right now, I know we are looking at ways to keep the food budget at a reasonable level and one of the best ways to do this is to either buy or grow food in bulk and freeze the excess. With a few teenagers in our house right…

home food preservation mistakes to avoid when canning
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3 Common Food Canning Mistakes to Avoid

BySamantha

When you get into canning your own food, it can be a little overwhelming. You’ve made the decision to preserve your own food. You understand the benefits of using up your produce and having unprocessed foods at the ready, but there is a lot to think about and learn in the beginning. Before you get…

Are you looking to start building up an emergency food storage?
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How to Start Your Emergency Long-Term Food Storage

BySamantha

Are you looking to start building up an emergency food storage? Because long term food storage is a great way to prepare for emergencies like natural disasters, supply chain interruptions or any reason you need to be home for long periods of time and might not have the ability to purchase more food.  If the…