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10 Reusable Swaps We’ve Made in Our Home (And Why We’re Not Going Back)
I’m not trying to run a perfectly sustainable household. But these reusable swaps for the home have helped us save money, reduce waste, and cut back on unnecessary chemicals and plastics. Over the years, we’ve slowly made changes to the products we use around the house. Some have saved us money, some have significantly reduced…
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What Our Garden Taught Me This Year
This year’s garden gave us plenty of pesto, peppers, and a reality check. Here’s what thrived, what struggled, and what I’m planning differently next season.
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How I Keep My Grocery Budget Averaging $100 a Week
I don’t plan my meals and then shop for them… I shop the sales, stock my pantry and freezer, and let what I already have tell me what’s for dinner. Here’s how I keep our grocery spending averaging around $100 a week.
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Are Backyard Chickens Actually Worth It?
Are backyard chickens actually worth it? With a flock of 23 and a habit of taking in chickens who need a home, I broke down what ours really cost, what they give us in return, and why we keep them even though I don’t particularly like eggs.
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Our Range Died… A Homesteader’s Nightmare
When a power surge killed our beloved double oven, we suddenly found ourselves cooking without an oven. Here’s what we made, what worked, and how we kept everyone fed.
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The Rise and Fall of My Short-Lived Micro Bakery
After settling into my new life with an infant in tow, I decided to take my passion for cooking and baking to the next level. I started a micro bakery. One day I woke up and decided to order every supply I would need. I designed the labels, picked out a few recipes, did a…
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The Unexpected Gift of Growing Flowers
Today I am feeling grateful for the opportunity to tend to the garden this year. This was my first summer home in over 8 years, and let me tell you, I did not take it for granted one bit. The season started off with harvesting herbs to dry and preserve. So many herbs. Endless herbs.…
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The Never-Ending To-Do List (and Why I’m Okay With It)
Now that school is back in session, our days have a little more structure again. And honestly, I welcome it. Summer has a way of throwing any whatever routine we had completely out the window. Now there are school drop-offs and pickups again, activities are back on the calendar, and our days have a little…
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What I Did With 75 Pounds of Apples: 50 Pints of Applesauce + Freezer Apple Pie Filling
75 pounds of less-than-perfect apples, four crockpots, two days, and one very overworked food mill later… I ended up with 50 pints of homemade applesauce and three apple pies tucked away in the freezer. Here’s exactly how I turned a local orchard’s “duds” into a pantry full of food with almost no waste.
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5 Simple Homesteading Recipes Anyone Can Make
Five simple, practical recipes to help you start making more from scratch… no farm, perfect pantry, or homesteading expertise required.
