a mixture of dried herbs being mixed in a mortar and pestle
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Starting Your Own Homestead Apothecary

BySamantha

If you are like most homesteaders, you have an innate curiosity of learning new ways of being as self sufficient and homemade as possible. One way is in making herbal remedies at home. Then, you might be curious about how and where to store them. You have two main options: you can create an herbal…

jars filled with different canned fruits like raspberries and peaches
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Food Canning Basics for the Homestead

BySamantha

A large part of gardening and homesteading, is figuring out how to preserve all the food harvested from the garden to then be enjoyed all year round. One of the ways to preserve food is canning it. Are you new to the idea of canning and preserving? Are you interested in learning the very basics…

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…

How To Dehydrate Apple Slices
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How to Dehydrate Apple Slices

BySamantha

What are the first fruits you think of when you think of fall? Apples, right? Apples are so amazingly versatile there are so many ways to store them including dehydrating, canning, freeze drying and freezing. One of our favourite and easiest ways to preserve apples in the fall is to dehydrate apple slices both plain 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….

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…

Keep Your Pantry Stocked with Essentials
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Keep Your Pantry Stocked With Staples for Healthy Eating

BySamantha

2020 has taught us all many things but one thing near the top of the list, I think we have all learned the importance of a pantry (or larder, cellar, cupboard) well-stocked with staples for healthy eating and at least some of the value of healthy cooking at home or even cooking from scratch. A…

How to Keep your Food Pantry Organized
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How to Keep your Food Pantry Organized

BySamantha

When you open the door of your food pantry and kitchen cabinets, what do you see? Can you locate what you need or do you have to lift and shift things first? Today we are going to share with you a few valuable tips when it comes to organizing your food pantry. “I have all…