Holiday

Avocado Egg Salad

Like many kids, Easter was one of my favorite holidays growing up. Even way out in the country, the Easter…

4 weeks ago

Raise Heritage Turkeys for Holiday Cash

Small-scale turkey farming is an excellent income source for homesteaders.  They have interesting personalities and are suitable for homesteads with…

1 month ago

Celebrate a Buy-Nothing Christmas

It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from the attitude of gratitude of Thanksgiving to the…

3 months ago

Detox Cabbage Soup

Well, I don’t know about you all, but I am fully holidayed out. Traveling, food, family and friends, pie, presents,…

4 months ago

Homestead Gift-giving Guide: The Best Gifts for Homesteaders

I remember at least one of my Christmas gifts from 1970.  I was five years old, and my dad and…

4 months ago

DIY Winter Skincare

Winter is upon us and while we may be glad to get some time out of the midsummer sun, winter…

5 months ago

Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part of their fall decorating, pumpkins are so much…

5 months ago

Giving Back To Your Community

By the time we get through Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday, it is easy to…

6 months ago

Mom’s Pumpkin Bread

This week, I’ve decided, out of the kindness of my little heart, to share with you one of my most…

6 months ago

Decorating with Mother Nature

The holidays are almost here and one of my favorite things to do is use what nature provides to decorate…

6 months ago

Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Great-Grandma’s divinity;  Aunt Trudy’s creamy corn casserole; Cousin Delbert’s homemade eggnog… without a doubt, we all have our favorite, traditional…

1 year ago

Sweet & Spicy Nut Mix

Well, friends, summer is long gone, and party and holiday season is upon us.  Family gatherings, pot-luck parties, gift exchanges, and…

1 year ago