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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. I am being compensated to participate in #Switch2Swerve challenge through the Bookieboo Influencer Network . I did switch out my regular sweetener for the Swerve Sweetener from November 18, 2013 through December 20, 2013. All opinions are my own and are my …
Disclaimer: I did receive Jim Cobb's book for review however I only recommend products I like that I believe benefit my readers. All opinions are my own. When it comes to preparing your family for a crisis, disaster survival situation or even self reliance, it can get costly if you don't know what you're doing. However prepping …
Just as good things come to those who wait, things that take time and effort may also be worthwhile. Canning food is no different; the process may take time and effort in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it, it is so well worth the time and effort put forth. In time …
When it comes to having quick home cooked meals that just need reheated, this beef stew recipe for canning can't be beat! A beef stew recipe for canning is a great way to save time and money on your food budget. With this recipe you can make a whole pot of soup or stew and …
This apple cider recipe is a popular drink for winter, but it can be made any time of the year. Apple cider can be made by simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. One of the most popular methods for making apple cider involves simmering apple pieces in water, sugar, and spices. The process …
Disclaimer: I received one or more items for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. The option of many people today is to do home canning and for this process you need to get home canning supplies. Home canning supplies are essential to those that …
One of the most important things to prepare for is figuring how to stay warm in winter if the grid goes down. Any self-respecting prepper will tell you that relying on the government to help you during a crisis is pretty useless. The best way to survive any uncertain event such as the power going …
If you've been looking for a freezing apples recipe, look no further! Freezing is the next best thing to canning when it comes to having something on hand that is fairly quick to use. The bad thing about freezing is you should thaw the food before using it, although sometimes you can bypass that step. …
It is possible to make fruit juice concentrate at home. This is ideal for people who have a bumper crop of fresh fruit and are looking for a new way to use it or for those who drink a lot of fruit juice throughout the year.
I love looking in the canning, dehydrating, food saver section of the stores - especially during the canning season because there are always new food preservation products. With the recent increase in canning these past few years, it's no surprise that numerous companies have introduced new products or brought back older ones that fell out …
This Queen Anne's Lace Jelly recipe is a great way to use edible flowers in canning recipes. Jelly is delicious on toast, biscuits or it can be used in dessert recipes. Another great way to use jelly or jam is on meat as a flavoring or tenderizer.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Let's face it, a cold brew coffee maker isn't just for making coffee, although that is what this item was being sold to do. The mason jar caught my attention because when you homestead there are many …
A fun way to show off your valentine crafts is by using a combination of bows, feathers, flowers and handmade ornaments such as the ones made with this salt dough recipe shared below to decorate an evergreen tree for Valentines Day. Salt dough ornaments are easy to make, simply make up the recipe, roll it out …
The holidays are here - and while this is something you might can when raspberries are on the vine, there is no reason why you couldn't use frozen raspberries or even store-bought raspberries to make this delicious raspberry-chocolate sundae topper recipe. Simply preserve the extra by canning it and you will have a delightful dessert …
In this tutorial I will share with you how to decorate a lamp post for Christmas.
It helps to know which freezer friendly fruits and vegetable are readily available in your area so you can plan ahead for sales and fill your freezer for winter. Save Money On Your Grocery Bill Preparing food ahead of time makes it possible for you to save money on your grocery bill especially if you …
Do you feel like you can't possibly stock up on food? Maybe you live in an apartment - or there is just no home food storage solutions in your home due to lack of space. I'm going to share with you today 10 places - some obvious, some not so obvious - where you can store extra …
If you're looking for a really cool project to chase away the winter blues or even lessen your reliance on electricity, then you will want to read on to learn how to make a solar oven! A solar oven made out of a cardboard box is an easy project that you can make, possibly with …