I thought it would be nice to create a collection of Thanksgiving recipes and DIY decorating ideas.   My hope is that this makes it easier for you to find exactly what you are looking for on the site. This round-up post contains recipes, decorating ideas and so much more! Enjoy!

When it comes to urban survival essentials for beginners, there is a lot to consider and of course, your needs are different from those living on land of their own outside city limits. When most people discuss prepping and survival strategy, it is framed in the point of view of someone living in a rural …

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 …

Preserving your own food means trying new recipes, such as this red hot apple wedges canning recipe. While it is true, it is a good idea to stick to recipes you know you and your family will eat, it never hurts to branch out a bit.

So you’re a first year newbie and you have decided to learn how to be self-sufficient in an apartment. Good for you! You’ve taken the first step and decided you want to start a homestead so you can live a more self-sustainable lifestyle. You may be thinking it would be cool if you started to …

I love using essential oils so I decided to learn essential oil extraction techniques using a stovetop still so I could use up my extra herbs I grow.  

This easy homemade dinner rolls recipe is baked inside a wood stove in a cast iron skillet.     There are technically two ways to bake this homemade dinner rolls recipe on a wood burning stove.   This particular recipe talks about how to make them inside a wood stove, however it is also possible …