Halloween is the most popular time of the year for using pumpkins in fall decorating, but pumpkins also work well for fall table decorations as well as Thanksgiving decorations. Decorating The Pumpkin The way you decorate the faux pumpkin dictates the type of decor it works best with. This particular pumpkin was decorated with …
Fall, pumpkins and Whoopie Pies seems to go hand in hand, which is why I came up with this Whoopie Pie Pumpkin Desserts Recipe. Making Whoopie Pies from scratch is easy and best of all it does not take a lot of time. Plus it is a great way to spend time in your kitchen …
This homemade BBQ sauce recipe can be made when tomatoes are in season or it can be made from canned or store bought tomato paste. Use it as it is or use it as a base to create various types of BBQ sauces to go with exactly what you are making. It works well on all …
If you've ever wondered what the best produce storage trays are, then you definitely want to read this post in its entirety because I have found the perfect solution! Finding the best way to store fresh produce so it doesn't easily bruise is challenging - especially if you store your fresh fruits and vegetables in …
If you've ever wondered how to freeze dry goat milk, or even why you might want to freeze dry goat milk - or any type of milk for that matter, than this is the article for you! While there’s still no medical marvel that can cause zombies (that I know of), it’s still good to …
This freezer recipe for poached pears in wine sauce is an interesting combination of flavors that combine beautifully. The finished pears can be eaten plain or served on top of ice cream or a sponge cake.
Disclaimer: I received this item for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This food dehydration tutorial not only explains what dehydration is, but also explains where to get food to dehydrate, what you need to get the job done, the advantages of dehydrated …
It's really easy to make delicious batch cooking freezer recipes that you simply pull out and cook - some of them don't even need thawed! If you find yourself stopping at the supermarket every day to pick up something fresh for dinner and would like to make life a little easier when it comes to …
The most popular time to look for food preservation ideas is during the height of the garden season. However, just because it's not the main garden season doesn't mean you can't preserve food. In fact the off-season is an ideal time to prepare items such as breads, pastas, desserts and use up those little bits of …
Life can be tough, but these survival tips for single mothers are sure to help prepare you in the event of a natural disaster or other emergency situation. As a single mother, you must be both a father and a mother, which is draining. Working to pay the bills and make ends meet may be …
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by ShedNinjaDogBrush. I received the Shed Ninja 2-in-1 Pet Shedding Brush for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Enjoy the time you spend caring for your cat or kitten's fur by following these easy tips on how to groom …
There are a number of goat milk storage options. The best goat milk storage solution depends on how quickly you intend to use the goat milk. Of course, regardless of how you decide to store the goat milk, you are sure to want it to taste as delicious and fresh as possible. The key …
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 …
This delicious Dutch Oven Whole chicken recipe is tender, juicy and flavorful with a slightly crunchy crust. The best part about it however is how easy it is to make. I chose to make mine in a regular oven, however this recipe would be easy enough to adapt for cooking over an open fire or …
This quick and easy cast iron skillet cinnamon roll recipe is made using Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls and your favorite cast iron skillet. Now, it's not homemade, but sometimes there simply isn't time to make cinnamon rolls from scratch, not to mention if you're going camping, it just isn't practical. Of course, if you really wanted …
In addition to learning how to care for goats, beginning goat owners also usually end up needing to learn about goat meat, goat milk and the various products you can make with goat milk. The first step of course is making sure you choose healthy goats, regardless if you start with older ones or decide …
Learn how to make bird shaped bread with this tutorial. It's fun to create bread or dinner rolls in usual shapes and this bird shaped bread is no exception. Think of it like working with play dough. If you can imagine it, you can create it. The difference is, bread rises and continues to rise …
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This homemade cinnamon rolls recipe is not only delicious, but it is also keto friendly making this recipe ideal for people on a low carb diet. Let's face it, eliminating sugar from your diet can be hard, but is something you can do. However that does not mean you won't still want something a little …
By following these simple tips for shopping online for survival gear way before you actually need it, you will be ready in the event an emergency or disaster situation occurs. Instead of being like many people who rush out at the last minute in a panic and buy up everything they can get their hands …
This was the first year I harvested gooseberries off my bushes - usually I just let the chickens have them, however this year I wanted to learn how to dehydrate gooseberries. I picked them when they were green, but while I was debating how many of them to dehydrate vs how many to eat up …
Disclaimer: I received the AmiGami Monkey and Giraffe kit for free in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. I had the opportunity to trial an AmiGami Monkey and Giraffe Kit. I had not heard of them before and neither had my daughter or granddaughter but they looked cute. My granddaughter …
My quest for how to make orris root powder came long before the days of the Internet, in fact it was way back in the early 1990's when magazines and mail ordering supplies through catalogs was still the popular thing to do. I was into herbs, soap making, potpourri and homemade cleaning products back in …
Disclaimer: I received a Shiitake Mushroom Kit for free from Fungi Perfecti in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. We received a Shiitake Mushroom kit from Fungi Perfecti, so in this post, you'll learn all about dehydrating shiitake mushrooms as well as a little bit about the growing process. While shiitake …
If you're wanting to learn how to make homemade honey, you aren't alone! While buying it at the store is always an option, making your own is always the best! There are many reasons why someone might want to learn how to make homemade honey. For example, maybe having your own beehive is just not practical …
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 …
An overabundance of fruits and vegetables from your garden is a good thing, but many people do not know what to do with all the extra fruits and vegetables a garden produces, let alone how to choose the best fruits and vegetables to store for future use. Some people want to eat everything they can right away, …
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Disclosure/Disclaimer: I received products mentioned in this post for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. I don’t write about a lot of children’s book on this blog for obvious reasons, but the Disney’s Mickey & Friends Collection Go Green! A Family Guide To A Sustainable …
One of the easiest animals to start raising on the homestead is chickens. In this episode we will explore the advantages of raising chickens, problems that can arise from raising chickens and how to keep your chickens healthy.
Learn about all the things you can do with herbs, from making your own spice blends, to creating natural crafts or using them around your home for cleaning and pest control.
Learn why raising goats for milk, meat and fiber is a good idea, especially for small scale homesteaders. We will also talk about raising your goats organically.
Learn how to make homemade ketchup from scratch right in your own kitchen using fresh tomatoes from your garden! The truth is, there is nothing that tastes quite as good as something you make from scratch in your own kitchen. This is true rather it is special meal, a dessert or something as simple as …
For those of us who have goats - or an abundance of goat milk - making and canning Cajeta goat milk caramel is a great way to use some of that excess goat milk. When I made my first batch of Cajeta I wondered if canning it would cause it to obtain that nasty goaty …
Proper care of indoor plants is really important, especially during the long, gray days of winter. Learn how to keep your plants, even those you bought for the holidays, thriving throughout the winter season and beyond.
Learn about all the cool things you can do with natural fibers raised on your own homestead.
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 …
These easy beef nachos are made in a cast iron skillet in the oven. Best of all, this easy cast iron skillet in the oven beef nacho recipe is gluten-free, grain-free and keto friendly, not to mention ideal for a Super Bowl Party or a late night snack.
Have you ever wondered about organic cotton pros and cons?
Greenhouses and cold frames make working in the winter garden easy, but did you know, there are things you can plant and grow even if you don’t have either one of these items? Learn all about what you can do in the winter garden on this episode.