Easter for Homesteaders: Sustainable Traditions, Homemade Gifts & Small Livestock Care

This bunny shaped pink bath bomb is ideal for spring and best of all, it is scented with essential oils.  

Here are some ideas for Easter Brunch to help your family continue to celebrate Easter Day in a special way.  

This dark chocolate coconut filled Easter egg candy recipe is made two different ways, so even if you don't want to spend a lot of time painting your eggs, you can still make the recipe. Plan to make this Easter egg candy recipe at least two days ahead of when you actually want them, because …

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 …

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 …

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.  

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 …

I absolutely love these two ideas for Easter theme decorations that my friends Nanette Jett Marden and Carol Spierdowis Dupre made and shared on Facebook. I requested permission to share their stories and their Easter tree ideas with all of you and it was granted, so here is hoping you feel inspired by these gorgeous …

Every year right before Easter pet stores, farm stores and other places that sell live animals stock their shelves with cute small animals. People buy them because they are "so cute and small." Yes, chicks, baby ducks and other small poultry are cute. So are baby rabbits, goats and lambs. They give these "pets" to their …

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 …

Look around department stores, drug stores or even grocery stores and you are bound to see expensive, pre-made Easter baskets filled with toys and candy. Some children beg their parents for the most expensive ones because they have the coolest toys and the most candy. However, if you are looking for frugal fun Easter basket …

Ok, I admit it, it isn't Easter in July, but hey, sometimes you get a craving to eat something out of season - and today was my day to make these Easter Basket Cupcakes

Easter is just around the corner and many families are looking for great recipes - or a way to add a new twist to old favorites. This painted bunny bread  is a perfect way to add new life to your favorite bread or dinner roll recipe not to mention these cute bunnies add another element of …

Deviled eggs was a staple recipe at my parents house on holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter - unfortunately I was born with an egg allergy so I never ate them. They were really pretty the way my mom made them - sometimes plain, sometimes sprinkled with paprika or parsley. I know they are a favorite …