How to Plant a Homestead Vegetable Garden in Four Easy Steps
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How to Plant a Homestead Vegetable Garden in Four Easy Steps

BySamantha

If you love to cook and preserve your own garden harvested vegetables and fruit, then learning how to plant a homestead vegetable garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do. When you grow your own garden, you can harvest fresh seasonal fruits, veggies and herbs as you need them instead of having…

Tuscan Sausage, Potato and White Bean Soup ~ Recipe
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Tuscan Sausage, Potato and White Bean Soup ~ Recipe

BySamantha

This rustic and hearty soup is substantial enough to serve as a main course. The sausage and seasonings add a lot of flavor, while big chunks of potato make for a satisfying meal. Pair with a crisp, green side salad and dinner is served! My absolute favourite comfort food in the winter time when the…

Mulled Apple Cider with a Spicy Twist
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Mulled Apple Cider with a Spicy Twist

BySamantha

The “twist” with this mulled apple cider recipe is the addition of five-spice powder, rather than classic pumpkin pie spices. It adds a little something special to an already great tasting combination. One of the best things about this delicious recipe is the warm and wonderful aroma that fills your home every time you make…

5 ways to work from home to fuel your homestead dreams
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5 Ways to Earn Money from Home to Fuel Your Homestead Dreams

BySamantha

Many people have different reasons for wanting to earn money from home and sometimes those reasons change as we go through different phases of life and of course there are sometimes life things (like a global pandemic) that get thrown at you and you need to work from home. This Post contains affiliate links. Read…

a blue bowl full of oats with apples and cinnamon
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Delicious Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats

BySamantha

If you are a busy mom like me, mornings can be super hectic, so this make-ahead slow cooker oats recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. Set it all up in your slow cooker the night before and as an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast…

Yummm. This sauce is good on anything from pork chops to icecream!
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Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce

BySamantha

In the fall, when fruit trees like plums and apples are plentiful, I am always looking for really good recipes to preserve the abundance of the harvest. If you have a dark plum or I’ve heard them being called an Italian plum tree know someone who does, this is a really fantastic sauce to make…

10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading
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10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading

BySamantha

So, you are thinking about homesteading, but haven’t quite taken the plunge yet. You might be stuck worrying about some very common myths and misconceptions that float around. Well, I am here today to debunk them for you and I hope to make you even more inspired to homestead. Here are the 10 Most Common…

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…

Two people holding wine glasses with a red drink in it and they are clinking the glasses together over a party table
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How to Throw a Fun Frugal Christmas Party on a Budget

BySamantha

Christmas time is one the best times of the year, but as we all know, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially when you are on a tight budget. My family has always been on a tight budget so I have worked hard to perfect some frugal ideas…

Crafty Old-Fashioned Christmas Fun
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Crafty Old-Fashioned Christmas Decorations

BySamantha

Sometimes the best times are the simplest times. You and your family can have an old-fashioned Christmas by enjoying some fun holiday crafts. Here are five old-fashioned crafty Christmas decorations for your family to enjoy. #1 Paper chains Paper chains can be made year around. However, they’re particularly fun during the holidays. They’re a wonderful…