Celebrate Christmas with a homesteader’s touch! From homemade gifts and festive DIY crafts to hearty meals made from scratch, this category blends holiday traditions with self-sufficiency. Learn how to prepare for winter storms, stay warm during power outages, and create a cozy, memorable holiday season filled with handmade charm and practical preparedness.
As we approach the holiday season, the air is filled with the promise of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It's that special time of year when our homesteads take on an extra layer of enchantment, as we prepare to celebrate the holidays with our loved ones. But let's face it – while the holidays can be …
This DIY feather Christmas tree is super cute and oh so easy to make! While this is not the same as the German Feather Trees from the 1800's, it is also called a feather tree.
Show your love of butterflies this holiday season by making your own polymer clay Christmas glass butterfly ornaments.
As we enter the heartwarming season of Christmas, our homesteads take on a special kind of magic. The aroma of freshly baked treats fills the air, and the twinkle of holiday lights dances in the night. It's a time for celebration, decoration, and, of course, delicious homemade recipes. In our existing Christmas recipes and DIY …
If you're looking for quick and easy Nutter Butter Christmas Cookie ideas that you can make at the last minute, then these cute Santa Claus Nutter Butter Cookies are perfect!
Have you ever wondered how to easily make polymer clay Christmas ornaments for your tree or even to put on a package as a decoration? In this tutorial you will learn how to easily create unique polymer clay Christmas ornaments using cookie cutters, a skewer and of course, polymer clay.
Can you freeze fudge? That's the golden question for homesteaders who are gearing up for the upcoming holiday season and looking for smart ways to save time in the kitchen. As we embark on a journey through the art of making and preserving homemade fudge, we're not only exploring the delicious realm of fudge creation …
If you're a homesteader looking to add rustic charm to your gatherings, these pecan-crusted goat cheese log appetizers are the perfect choice. Not only do they make a delightful addition to your homestead menu, but they're also incredibly easy to prepare. Plus, you'll find tips on incorporating edible flowers, learn about goat cheese storage, and …
These homemade tea bag favors are the perfect way to create a super easy DIY gift idea or special treat for yourself. There is no better way to share your love of the garden than to give gifts made from products that you grew in that garden for the holidays. Dried flowers, herbs, barks and …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive three hams from Frick's Quality Meats in order to compete in the Frick's Blogger Recipe Challenge. All opinions are my own. Cooking this precooked ham in a Dutch Oven on the grill really made the Frick's Super Trim Bone-In Ham With Natural Juices super easy to prepare and gave …
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 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 …
In this tutorial I will share with you how to decorate a lamp post for Christmas.
The Maker's Holiday Littles Figurines at Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Stores are perfect for using to create a Christmas Fairy Garden Basket! My friend Karen McBride just loves to make fairy gardens and this time she came up with a super cute one made in a basket instead of a terrarium like she used in …
These DIY cork snowflake ornaments are yet another adorable Christmas decor idea my friend Nanette Jett Marden came up with. These are super easy to make and she suggested getting the corks at a local winery and the snowflake stickers at your local Dollar Tree, so really this is a very budget friendly holiday decor idea. …
Decorating the tree with butterfly Christmas Decorations is a great way to show off your love of butterflies and bring a touch of nature to your holiday decorating. DIY Butterfly Christmas Decorations The natural place to look for butterfly Christmas Decorations might be online if your favorite local shopping center does not have any available, …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Homestead Bloggers Network And FoodSafety.gov . The opinions and text are all mine. The holidays are here and that means you are either doing a lot of cooking or going someplace where a lot of cooking is being done, so understanding these important food …
This Santa Claus shaped marshmallow candy recipe is time consuming for sure, but the finished treats are beyond adorable!
Making Christmas Wreaths for front door decoration is so simple, anyone can do it! All you need are a few materials and a little bit of holiday spirit! Make Your Own Christmas Wreaths For Front Door Decorating When it comes to making Christmas wreaths, how can you even stop at one? I know, I know...how …
The inspiration for this easy handmade card for Christmas came from Issue 164 of Papercraft Essentials Magazine. When I saw it on the magazine rack at an out of town Jo-Ann Fabric And Craft Store, the free stamps caught my attention, in part because Jeffrey likes Nutcrackers and in part because of the fairy stamp. …
Disclaimer: This is a guest post from Stewart Lonky, MD. The holidays are a busy time for most of us and large dinners mean lots of dirty dishes, however using glass dishes instead of paper plates is just one way to avoid toxins this holiday season.
One of the most celebrated holidays is Christmas, which is one reason why this tabletop Christmas Tree Card is such a great DIY decor idea.
Are you the type of person who loves to give people you know a cute handmade card during the holiday season? Do you want to stand out this coming holiday season and impress the ones you love by giving them a unique and cute handmade card? Or maybe you are a crafter who wants …
My friend, Karen McBride, has been hard at work on a Christmas Themed Fairy Garden. Once again, she has graciously allowed me to share another one of her fairy garden ideas with all of you.
Many people get an artificial Christmas tree because they have allergies, or otherwise find that real Christmas trees are not acceptable in their households, but did you know there are many artificial Christmas tree health concerns?
Making your own handmade creative greeting cards is fun for people of all ages, especially children.
These Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies are super easy to make because all you are doing is decorating them with some icing and pre-made candy decorations.
Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. This post for the McCormick® Blogger Program. You can view the original recipe Peppermint White Chocolate On A Stick Recipe on the McCormick® website. All opinions are my own and are my honest opinions based on my own experience with the product. …
When it comes down to figuring out which cupcakes to make for Christmas, cute always wins out in our house.
This easy pomegranate lemonade drink recipe is delicious and refreshing regardless of the time of year. A Seasonal Drink Recipe Idea To create a party pleasing recipe that is ideal for the holidays - especially if you are looking for something that is non-alcoholic - add fruit that is in season, ice, rimming salt and …
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. The holidays are for young and old alike, so my intent with the toys and games gift guide is to provide you with some of …
Decorating store bought holiday cookies is so easy because all you are doing is the decorating.
Sometimes a chocolate dessert recipe is a little different than what one might expect. This particular chocolate dessert recipe isn't a cake or cookie, but rather a candy cane white chocolate dipped cherry with silver stars. Different is good - and these were certainly delicious! Not to mention how perfect a candy cane flavored dessert …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive three hams from Frick's Quality Meats in order to compete in the Frick's Blogger Recipe Challenge. All opinions are my own. This honey marinade ham recipe goes one step further than just marinading the ham. It also calls for a spiced honey sauce to glaze the ham giving …
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I did receive three hams from Frick's Quality Meats in order to compete in the Frick's Blogger Recipe Challenge. All opinions are my own. The best part of making this easy brunch appetizer honey ham recipe is that no cooking is involved because the Frick's Quality Meats Applewood Smoked Sliced Ham …
The holidays are here - and if you are looking for gifts for friends or family in the USA or the UK, be sure to check out these best selling holiday gift baskets from GiftBasketsOverseas. The links go to products I recommend from companies I have a referral relationship with. I will be compensated if …
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I was not paid anything to post this recipe nor to promote their links. I did receive a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Pure Orange Extract and Pure Chocolate Extract to try. This is a recipe I thought my readers would enjoy because I enjoyed it. All photos are property of …