Valentine's Day offers a great opportunity to celebrate not only each other, but your holistic connection. The term "holistic" refers to the integrated interaction between the functioning parts of a whole. Valentine's Day is a wonderful time to embrace this concept - heart, mind, and body. Here are some holistic Valentine's Day ideas - …
This Valentine's Day, why not have a green valentines day party? No, I do not mean decorate with green hearts, plates and other items. Valentine's Day can be such a wasteful holiday, with all the mass-produced paper cards, cheap teddy bears, unhealthy chocolates, cut flowers and trinkets that many people end up throwing away. Counteract …
We've got a whole bunch of handmade gift ideas for you to get your creative juices flowing and come up with the perfect present. Handmade gifts are thoughtful, unique and don't require a lot of money or storage space. This list has been put together as an inspiration for those who need some ideas for …
This paper wreath valentine handmade gift idea is perfect for all ages - to make and to receive! Valentine's Day is celebrated around the world every year on the 14th of February. It's easy to make a simple paper wreath craft like this valentine valentine wreath handmade gift idea. The only requirements are that you …
Cooking venison bacon in a cast iron skillet is really easier than cooking regular bacon. Venison bacon is not only healthier than regular pork, but it's also better for you because of its leaner meat and lower cholesterol content. Unlike the greasy bacon you might be used to, this venison tastes much more robust with …
One of the most romantic, memorable things you can do for your partner on Valentine's Day is show them how much care. You can create memorable moments with the simplest of actions, like telling them about all their favorite things. The best part is that it doesn't have to break any budgets! Below are my …
Disclaimer: I received one Daich Coatings SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit in Volcanic Black for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Yes, you can update your homestead kitchen countertops on a budget if you use the Daich Coatings SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit. The process is easy, …
This Instant Pot meal is perfect for those nights when you want a hearty home cooked meal, but don't have a lot of time - or worse forgot to thaw any meat! You can save even more time by using pre-cut baby carrots, frozen or home canned carrots and not peeling the potatoes or using …
It is essential that everyone knows how to plan for survival emergency preparedness situations in this day and age. While it is true that every generation has to endure hardships that are unexpected and dangerous, these past few years have been full of these situations. Every time something happens, there are those who are prepared …
This non-alcoholic cranberry holiday beverage is so easy to make and festive looking. It's ideal to give to the young and old alike, since it contains no alcohol. Simply choose a festive looking glass, rim it in colored sugar or rimming sugar, add ice , cranberries and soda. That's all there is to it. Add …
Welcome to the Experimental Homesteader Holiday Gift Guide. Please check back often as I will continue to add to this list on a daily basis right up until December 24. I wish you and yours the best and brightest holiday season ever!
If you are looking for creative handmade gifts, then you won't want to miss the great craft ideas in this handmade holiday decorations roundup from bloggers around the globe!
Using natural holiday decorations is a simple way to create easy garden-inspired crafts. Incorporating horticultural items into your indoor holiday decorations is quite easy and adds a touch of the summer garden to your holiday theme. Handmade wreaths, ornaments, swags, and even homemade potpourri made with ingredients from your own garden add a one-of-a-kind …
Do you plan to start canning and preserving food, but know that sterilizing canning jars properly is an important part of the process? Maybe you have had a problem in the past with your jars not sealing properly or having some jars leak during the canning process? Or worse, maybe you thought you had properly canned …
Are you ready to learn how to start preserving citrus fruits? If you're a fan of homemade jams and jellies, or you have a garden filled with citrus fruit trees, then chances are that at some point in the year you'll have more citrus fruits than you know what to do with. Luckily there are …
This vanilla soap recipe smells divine plus it moisturizes, softens and soothes the skin. This soap is ideal for people who have dry sensitive skin. The base recipe below uses goat melt and pour soap making it ideal for people who want to make their own soap, but do not want to work with lye. …
Disclaimer: I did receive my Instant Pot at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. I also include links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. I love flavored water …
Pumpkin is certainly a favorite fall flavor - pair it with cheesecake and you are sure to have a delicious fall dessert for brunch. These mini-pumpkin cheesecakes with salted-caramel crunch topping will delight every guest. They are made by using cream cheese, Greek yogurt and creamy, smooth pumpkin puree then they are topped off with …
Disclaimer: I received the items mentioned in this gift guide for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. There are also links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking …
This recipe makes the perfect sous vide herbed potatoes. One of the easiest and most flavorful ways to cook potatoes is by sous vide cooking. The process is easy and yields a high-quality result. This post provides a step-by-step guide for making herbed potatoes. All you need is a sous vide machine, some potatoes, and …
I don't know about you, but for me figuring out which way the plastic cover goes back on the Cricut mats is a real issue, so I wanted to share my cricut cutting mat tips I've learned with you. Both sides look identical to me - and Cricut does not put any special markings on …
This Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin Recipe is flavorful and easy to prepare. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner, or for feeding a crowd. The best part about an Instant Pot is that it has a pressure cooker function. This means that you can cook a meal in a fraction of the time. Each dish is …
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There is a way to start to sensibly live the off-grid survivalist lifestyle even if you have lived your entire life in the city or suburbs, however it is important that you understand that living off-grid is a major lifestyle change. Starting out with this kind of lifestyle does not need to be an exhaustive …
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you are wondering how to stay warm when your power goes out in the winter, you are not alone. During a winter power outage, you need the right equipment in order to stay warm inside your …
Disclaimer: We did receive the Apocabox Welcome Box for free in exchange for our honest review. All opinions are our own. We have a strong will to survive, but that will can easily get beaten down when faced with overwhelming situations which is why honing your survival skills now is so important. A situation is …
Deciding how to pasteurize goat milk at home depends in part on what type of equipment you already have as well as what type of investment you are willing to make. There are many ways to get the job done such as using an electric milk pasteurizer machine, using a double boiler on top of …
These Emoji sugar cookie ideas are super cute and best of all, they start with a refrigerated sugar cookie dough that you simply flavor, bake then decorate! Cookies are one of the most popular baked items out there. With the release of the iPhone X, it became all the more evident that emoji are a thing. …
There are so many reasons to start cooking by kerosene lamp. Some practical ones are power outages, living off grid or simply because you are trying to save on your electric bill. No, I have not lost my mind - and no this is not something I do every night - but tonight it was …
There is some highly useful survival disaster gear that you should carry with you if you plan on bugging out in the wild. In the event of a disaster, it is better to be prepared and have a survival kit packed and ready for what you might need. A survival disaster gear is a package …
There's a lot of talk today about the safety of canning at home - something I am sure our ancestors did not fret over. Why? Because the art of canning food was handed down from generation to generation making it possible for one to understand the art of canning on a much higher level than …
I prefer to can apples even though it is more work in the beginning, so having a few favorite apple canning recipes is important. I have canned them with and without peels. Most people peel theirs before canning, but it is really up to you what you do. If you don’t mind the peels, don’t …
There are some things you want in a natural disaster survival kit for necessity and some you want for comfort. Some of these things work well in bug out bags and others do not because of their size or weight. When you plan your 72 hour natural disaster survival kit, I encourage you to make …
There are several weapons you should include in your homesteading self sufficiency survival kit, not only for your safety, but for the safety of those who live or visit your homestead. These are also good weapons to put in your emergency evacuation bag. It is important to make sure everyone in your household knows where …
Disclaimer: I did receive my Instant Pot at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. Later when it quit working, I did purchase an Instant Pot on sale. All opinions are my own. I also include links to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Febreze/SheSpeaks. I did receive product for testing purposes, however all opinions are 100% my own, honest thoughts. The holidays are the perfect time to get together with family and friends. If you want to give your guests something that will make them happy, you should definitely serve delicious, …
This ultimate list of canning recipes was created to help you quickly find the recipe you are looking for on our site. Knowing how to safely preserve the foods you have excess of is so important. Not only do you know you are eating nutritious foods, but canning helps save money. Yes, it does take …
It is important to understand how to prepare for civil unrest so riots and protests have the least possible impact on you and your family. Civil unrest can happen at any time because it is the natural reaction of a group of angry people. The anger is sometimes towards the government and sometimes towards a current …
If you're like most people, prepping on a budget is not only important, but necessary. Let's face it, when it comes to preparing your family for a crisis, disaster survival situation or even self reliance, the necessary supplies get costly if you don't know what you're doing. Being informed and having a well thought out …
Fall decorating is fun and if done right simply needs a few accent pieces added for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall is a beautiful time of year, especially when it comes to decorating your home. There are so many different ways to decorate for the season. Here are a few ideas to help you spruce up …