Celebrate a Buy-Nothing Christmas
It always surprises me how quickly we are encouraged to move from…
Coconut Poke Cake
A few years ago, for my niece's birthday party, my sister told…
Slow-cooker White Chicken Chili
Frost on the windows, frost on my toes, Old Man Winter is…
Peboan and Seegwun (Winter and Spring)
Peboan and Seegwun is a Chippewa allegory. This is another example of…
Emergency Food Storage
As a homesteader and a prepper, I believe in having stored food.…
Helpful Homestead Hacks: Work Easier, Relax Harder
Homesteading can be tough, but there are tips and tricks—hacks—for any area…
Cooking on a Wood Cookstove
Although my husband and I are not off the grid, we don't…
The Deadliest Homesteading Mistake
They came from the city. They were prepared. They were prepared for…
Home Winterization Anyone Can Tackle
There's something romantic or heartwarming about seeing a home in a clearing…
Making Small-batch Maple Syrup on the Homestead
When my kids were little, someone gave me a recipe for maple-flavored…
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
One thing my long-time readers might know about me is how much…
Pumpkin Palooza 2: Five Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin season is here and while many consider pumpkins a necessary part…
