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.

This homemade chocolate cake recipe is moist, delicious and perfect for people who are allergic to eggs.  

If you're looking for the best cast iron skillet cherry crisp recipe, look no further because you have just found it!  

Coming up with Thanksgiving sugar cookie ideas is easy if you think about the shapes related to the holiday - turkeys, leaves, apples, pumpkins and acorns. These days there are all kinds of cookie cutters available, including boxed sets specific to holidays such as Thanksgiving.

Herb roasted cast iron red potatoes are easy to make and have a delightfully crispy skin on them while still being tender inside.    

People are beginning to realize how easy and thoroughly cast iron can cook their food. They also have heard how healthy using cast iron for cooking is. The old-fashioned method of cooking with cast iron cookware has been around for years, but recently cast iron pans and skillets have seen a resurgence of popularity. Below are several benefits of using …

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?  

Disclaimer: I did receive this item for free in exchange for my honest 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. I truly believe the Achy Paws™ Self-Warming Dog Mat …

If you are ever in a grid down survival situation, one thing you are going to need to do is eat.  

This homemade chicken pot pie with crescent rolls recipe is a one pot dish when made in a cast iron skillet.   It is rich, filling and delicious! Best of all, it is really easy to make.

I had wanted to try this Sous Vide baby carrots recipe for a long time, but I kept getting sidetracked and either not having fresh carrots on hand or forgetting about them until the meat was almost done cooking.

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: I received a bottle of Nature's Own Essence Peppermint Oil for free or at a reduced price in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. It is important to understand a little bit about migraine headaches before and after deciding on an essential oil migraine remedy.

This cast iron apple crisp recipe is delicious. So much so that there was just one slice left at the end of the night and there are only two people in our household! Rarely do I see desserts disappear this quickly!

This chicken tender recipe cooks really fast once it is in the skillet.

This quick and easy cinnamon roll apple pie casserole tastes great - and if you can, it is a great way to use up some of those apples you put up.

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 cast iron skillet in oven roasted Brussels sprouts recipe is super easy - even for someone new to using cast iron skillets.

Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson give you tips on how to make the most of all those leftovers.

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 …

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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 …

Ever wonder what it's like to live on a homestead or small farm during the holidays? Come hear Sheri Ann Richerson talk about her experiences living on her small homestead in Indiana.

Disclaimer: I did receive the Americana Chalkboard Paint for this project from DecoArt in exchange for my honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own. This DIY Thanksgiving Chalkboard Art is super cute and a great way to welcome guests to your home for Thanksgiving dinner.  

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Bayer / Seresto and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Seresto product, but Experimental Homesteader only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Bayer / Seresto is not responsible for the content of this article. Fleas are dangerous, so …

Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I was not paid anything to post this recipe nor to promote their links. I did not receive any product for review. This is simply a recipe I thought my readers would enjoy. All photos are property of Carrington Farms and I was given permission to use them. This …

Decorating store bought holiday cookies is so easy because all you are doing is the decorating.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. All opinions are my own. I love coming up with ideas for my own rib sauce recipe, because it is fun and it adds …

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 …

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 post is sponsored by Bayer / Seresto and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Seresto product, but Experimental Homesteader only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Bayer / Seresto is not responsible for the content of this article. Flea and tick …

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 …

I know how hard it can be to come up with easy, delicious cast iron pot recipes that will satisfy your family and let's face it, no one wants to constantly eat the same foods, seasoned the same way. That is why I have gathered a variety of cast iron recipes for you on this …

Disclaimer: The reviewer has received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. All opinions contained in this post are my own and are my honest thoughts based on my own experience with this product. This easy canned sweet corn recipe is sure to please even the pickiest sweet corn eater as long as …

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Bayer / Seresto and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Seresto product, but Experimental Homesteader only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Bayer / Seresto is not responsible for the content of this article. It is so …