Author: Katie Shaw

Katie Shaw lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.

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Grandma’s Plum Cobbler

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Pepperoni Bread with Easy Homemade Dough

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Homemaking Books You Need for a Well Kept House

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Dill Pickle Relish Recipe: Simple and Classic

How to Make Homemade Lotion: Easy Lotion Recipe

How to Make Homemade Lotion: Easy Lotion Recipe

Sourdough FAQs and Troubleshooting

Sourdough FAQs and Troubleshooting

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Slow Decorating: Decorating When You Don’t Know How

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Soap with Beeswax and Honey (Cold Process Tutorial)

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Self Care for Homemakers & Homesteaders

Sourdough Starter Maintenance: Three Methods for a Healthy Starter

Sourdough Starter Maintenance: Three Methods for a Healthy Starter

Keto Greek Yogurt Recipe

Keto Greek Yogurt Recipe

Why Should You Make Your Own Soap?

Why Should You Make Your Own Soap?

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How to Cook Dinner Every Night (Without Going Insane)

How to Make Mango Butter Soap for Nourished Skin

How to Make Mango Butter Soap for Nourished Skin

Sourdough Bread on a Budget

Sourdough Bread on a Budget

A Simple Homemaking Binder

A Simple Homemaking Binder

Make Your Own Chobani Flips Yogurt

Make Your Own Chobani Flips Yogurt

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10 Simple Ways to Fall in Love With Your Home

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Best Flower Varieties for the Cutting Garden

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The Best Things to Buy at Thrift Stores for Your Home

Brioche Burger Buns at Home

Brioche Burger Buns at Home

Does Vegetable Gardening Save Money?

Does Vegetable Gardening Save Money?

How To Stop Buying Things Online You Don’t Need

How To Stop Buying Things Online You Don’t Need

Dutch Oven French Bread (Easy)

Dutch Oven French Bread (Easy)

Deep Cleaning Bit By Bit

Deep Cleaning Bit By Bit

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Delicious and Creamy Corn Chowder with Fresh Corn: A Comfort Food Classic

How to Grow Crunchy Lettuce

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Braided Italian Bread (Soft and Fluffy)

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How to Learn to Enjoy the Process + Find Value in Work

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French Rolls for Sandwiches

The No-Waste Kitchen: 5 Ways to Save Money and Use Less

How to Use Point of Use Storage

How to Use Point of Use Storage

5 Ways to Make Your Christmas Home Extra Cozy {A Different Approach}

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How to Make Your Own Super Practical Cleaning Soap