We pulled into the long dusty driveway. You couldn’t see the home from the road. It was surprising to see this smaller, wooden home sitting at the foot of a gorgeous mountain. The front yard was ...
October Gardening Tips and To-Do List by Planting Zone and Region
Ahhh. Fall has arrived. The busy season is almost done, and we’re almost to the point where we can kick up our feet in front of our fire pits, roast S’mores, and enjoy the crisp evenings. But there ...
DIY Jewelry Cleaner to Quickly Restore Your Rings’ Sparkle
I’ll admit it. I’m the world’s worst at keeping my jewelry clean. Every time I go to my mom’s house for Christmas, one of the first things she does is ask for my wedding rings to clean them. She ...
How to Make a Cast Iron Pot Holder from a Repurposed Gun Rack
While browsing the internet the other night, I came across an interesting question. The question was how do you store your cast iron? Many ideas accompanied the answer, and I shared how I stored ...
How to Make Homemade Cranberry Juice That Tastes Amazing
Have you ever suffered from a UTI? Or do you simply enjoy the delicious taste of cranberry juice like me? Whether you keep cranberry juice in your cabinets for medical relief or as a tasty beverage ...
Know What to Do During a Bee Attack – 8 Very Important Tips to Survive It
Are you considering raising bees? Are you someone who would like to help out the bee population by planting a pollinator garden? These are great things and things we do around our homestead. However, ...
How to Clean Cast Iron Sink and Keep It Sparkling Forever
Have you ever tried to clean a white cast-iron sink? It can be tricky. You need to know what you’re doing before you even attempt it. Ask me how I know. Because I spent a great deal of money on a ...
How to Make Homemade Yogurt in 8 Ridiculously Easy Steps
Being a homesteader, I am always looking for ways to shrink my grocery budget. Do you also prefer to make as many items from scratch as you can? Making many of your own foods is not only cost ...
8 Steps to Making a Scrumptious Homemade Hawaiian Banana Bread
What’s your favorite dessert? I love many different kinds, but the qualities I love in a dessert is when it’s easy to make, frugal, and allows me to use items in my kitchen I’d otherwise have to ...