Transform boring, basic rice into something extraordinary with the addition of a few fresh ingredients. In this recipe, we paired lime and cilantro to create a classic flavour combination that brings added depth and freshness to your dishes. This cilantro lime rice is yummy paired with most any type of meat but it is especially…
Hygge is a wonderful practice that can be done any time of the year, though people often focus on it in the fall and winter months when the weather is cooler, it is darker outside, and the need for comfort and coziness becomes a priority (and the bulk of the homesteading activities calm down in…
Now that you’ve visited with lots of the family and finished cleaning up that massive mess left bychildren and fun-loving pets, you peer into your refrigerator and what do you see? Tubs,and tubs of Thanksgiving leftovers. Every year, many people simply have no idea what to do with large amounts of food leftover from holiday…
It has been awhile since we’ve done a thrifty Thursday post! If you haven’t seen one here before, Thrifty Thursdays are where I shared my most recent scores from thrift stores, second-hand stores and antique shops. I have been really working on adding an “Old World” feel to our home with carefully curated home decor…
If you are looking for more seasonal scents and blends for your homemade gift list, why not go with the smell of apple cider? You probably see a lot of blends with scents like Christmas trees and gingerbread cookies, but why not go with something a little more subtle and seasonal? The great thing about the apple cider…
When you have teenagers like I do, one meal that is often forgotten about is breakfast. You and your family should eat a nutritious breakfast, even on your busiest morning. Luckily, the following grab-and-go breakfast ideas are both easy to prepare and can be very healthy. Even as a busy homestead mom, you can prepare…
If you are looking for some tips on how to get your Spring cleaning done fast, well then let me assure you, you have come to the right spot. In your home and homestead, spring cleaning is an essential yearly event that can change the way you feel about your home, and even your life….
These are my top 10 favorite resources from the bundle but there are so many amazing products it was really hard to narrow it down to just the 10 best. Quick Start Guide to Water Bath Canning (ebook) Learn to water bath can jam, jelly, pie filling, salsa, pickles, and more! Garden Harvest Recipes: A…
Everyone wants to have a clean home, but if you are looking to live a more natural and holistic life on your homestead, it might be time to switch to natural cleaners. Commercial cleaning products are often filled with chemicals and additives that don’t help clean your home any better and contain unnecessary ingredients. Here…
Each season seems to have their calling for specialty foods. In the summertime, we are blessed with fresh fruits and veggies from the garden or maybe the farmers market or CSA box and the tantalizing smell of someone barbecuing. In the winter depending on your geography you may have to huddle up by the fireplace…