Valentine’s Day Homestead Celebrations: Handmade, Heartfelt & Practical

Impress your loved ones with DIY Valentine's Day treats! Learn how to make champagne-flavored chocolate rose donuts for a stunning edible bouquet.

Learn how to create unique Cricut card ideas for Valentine’s Day with fun designs, homestead themes, and educational value!

From DIY valentine craft ideas to great ways to enjoy the day with your special someone, these all about Valentine's Day posts are sure to have something that sparks your imagination. Of course, we also have healthy eating, party and entertaining ideas to help you show your loved ones how much you care.  

Disclaimer: I received this product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions are my own and are my honest opinions based on my own experience with the product. With over two decades of tapping maple trees every February, my anticipation for the new Maple Tapping Tree Kit was undeniable. As a seasoned homesteader, …

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 …

Romantic Ideas For A Memorable Valentine's Day eBook Freebie Sign up for our email list and get the Romantic Ideas For A Memorable Valentine's Day eBook Freebie and make it a night to remember.  This eBook is full of great ideas for romantic birthday celebrations, anniversaries, date nights and of course, Valentine's Day. File is …

Coconut milk soap is popular because it is so creamy. In fact, some people consider it to be the creamiest of all the milk soaps. This is because coconut milk has a high percentage of fat, however the scent does not carry though into the soap. So if you want coconut scented soap, go ahead …

I made this lavender goat milk soap recipe using fresh goat milk from my goats, but if you do not have goats, you can use store bought goat milk or even use frozen goat milk. Once you make homemade lavender goat milk soap, you're going to be hooked. It's really quite easy to make your own goat …

Disclaimer: I did receive this item 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 on my links. Sheri Ann Richerson from …

This calendula goat milk soap recipe using melt and pour base is so easy to make. Besides all the benefits you get when you use goat milk soap, you also get the added benefits of both Calendula oil and Calendula flowers. Instead of using dye to color the soap, simply add a pop of color to this …

A delicious treat that can be healthy depending on how it is made, is handmade chocolate covered strawberries. For a healthy version, choose dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate or white chocolate. While you can buy them already made, making them at home is really easy and you get more for your money.

The procedure for making this easy coconut milk soap recipe is pretty much the same as it for making any cold process soap, the difference is in the ingredients. Coconut milk soap is the easiest to make and the creamiest of all the various milk soaps. Plus sometimes coconut milk is easier to come by …

Valentine's Day is a great time to introduce your loved ones to healthy party snacks that they just might ask for year-round - and let's face it, there is no better way to say I Love You than to encourage healthy eating.  

Are you looking for a unique DIY gift to give your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Well, you have come to the right place! Because today, I will be teaching you how to make a cute DIY tabletop photo holder that is a perfect valentine crafts ideas for all ages.

  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 …

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 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. …

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 …

This easy melt and pour lemon balm soap recipe is perfect for the beginning soap maker or for anyone who doesn't want to handle lye but wants to incorporate plants from their own garden into their soaps. Lemon balm has such as stimulating yet calming lemon scent with just a hint of mint that it …

If you're looking for an easy organic goat milk soap recipe that starts with a pre-made organic soap base, look no further! Best of all, this organic goat milk soap recipe gives you the option to use a store bought organic goat milk soap base or make your own using your favorite goat milk soap …

Many store bought soaps I have tried caused skin rashes or other issues with my sensitive skin, so I decided to make my own goat milk bar soap recipe. Soap is a necessity without a doubt, but store bought soap is often full of chemicals or heavy perfumes that trigger allergies. Organic soap is often hard …

If you are looking for a bar soap recipe, regardless if it is a melt and pour recipe or a recipe made completely from scratch using lye, there is sure to be a recipe below that is ideal for you and your family.

If you're looking for really simple Oreo cookie decorating ideas for Valentine's Day, don't miss this idea!

When it some to unique but easy Valentine's Day cupcake decorating ideas, these chocolate filled cupcakes decorated with hearts, sprinkles, chocolate flakes plus molded chocolate candies is sure to please the palate and the eye.  

This melt and pour goat milk soap recipe can be made using a soap bases you purchase or it can be made using a soap base that you made from scratch such as my basic goat milk soap recipe.   This recipe calls for combining two different types of melt and pour soap bases. However, …

One of the advantages of raising goats is being able to make this goat milk soap recipe.

Making your own handmade creative greeting cards is fun for people of all ages, especially children.

There are so many goat milk soap recipes out there and so many ways you can use goat milk soap.   Some of the more popular ways to use goat milk soap is as a liquid soap, a bar soap, or a dish detergent or a laundry detergent. Just click on the link to go straight …

Making your own goat milk laundry soap is really very simple and it only requires three ingredients - goat milk soap, borax and washing soda!

Here is a basic goat milk soap recipe. This is my favorite go-to from scratch goat milk soap recipe.

When it comes to healthy Valentine snacks, almonds are a natural choice becuase they contain a number of key nutrients our bodies need.   In fact, almonds are a healthy snack anytime, not just on Valentine's Day. To make them extra special for your loved one however be sure to check out the recipes below. There …

Disclaimer: I received one or more items mentioned in this video 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 …

I make a lot of homemade soap. Goat milk soap from scratch using goat milk from my own goats is my favorite but sometimes even I use melt and pour soap bases. The decision on what type of soap base to use depends on what properties I want that soap to have, what I bases I …

Disclaimer: I received this item for free in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Sheri Ann Richerson from ExperimentalHomesteader.com is joined by Jeffrey Rhoades to talk about the JustNile Wooden Soap Dish Holder Tray that she received for review. This set of soap dishes is just what I needed. I have tried …

  I wanted to make fortune cookies for Valentine's Day and I came across this site that said you could make them using pre-made refrigerated pie crust. That sounded easy and I had some leftover pie crust left in the refrigerator that I was wondering what to do with, so I thought I would give …