How to Use a Soil Blocker for Seed Starting
Learn how to use a soil blocker for a budget friendly, sustainable, low waste method of starting your own seeds at home. You are dreaming of a lush, productive garden…
How to Prepare for Hard Times
Inside: Learn how to prepare for hard times now, before you need to, without buying things you’ll never use or making people think you’re crazy. We all know hard times…
Homestyle Cast Iron Skillet Green Beans
Everyone at the table will love this recipe for green beans with bacon and shallots. Always popular for Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner. This is an overview of the ingredients. You’ll…
Gentle Cold Process Baby Soap Recipe
A gentle baby soap recipe using nourishing oils and shea butter. Lavender helps relax little ones after a long day. What makes a good baby soap recipe? If you are…
From-Scratch Coconut Lemon Curd Cupcakes
A spring party demands this recipe. These lemon coconut cupcakes are so pretty, so undeniably springtime, that you’ll be asked to bring them to every baby shower, Easter dinner, or…
Ultimate Guide to Soap Making for Complete Beginners {Plus a Simple Recipe}
First things first. Don’t be scared of soap making. There are a lot of steps, a lot of tools, and a lot of ingredients you may have never used before….
31 Old Fashioned Money Saving Tips
Here are many old fashioned money saving tips that came naturally to generations before us… but that we might need to re-learn! Budgeting Pay with cash If you do nothing…
How to Make a Fresh Citrus Sugar Scrub in Just 10 Minutes
If you haven’t tried making your own body scrub yet, starting with this refreshing citrus sugar scrub is a great idea. It’s easy, fast, and uses a few simple ingredients…
Southern Caramel Bundt Cake
This Southern caramel bundt cake is my first choice for a special occasion that deserves a classic dessert from scratch. A fall potluck? Perfect. Father’s Day dessert? Yes. Birthday cake…
Easy Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Bread
This sourdough cinnamon swirl bread mixes the right sweetness with a tangy flavor, making it great for breakfast, a nice snack in the afternoon, or a sweet treat. This is…
Sample Layouts for 4 x 8 Raised Beds
If you want to start a vegetable garden but are low on space, a raised bed garden might be the answer. And if you need some inspiration for your garden…
Cute + Fun Christmas Baking Projects to Make With Kids
Inside: 21 of the best holiday treats to bake with your little ones. Tutorials and recipes for fun and easy Christmas baking with kids. One of the best parts of Christmas…
Lost Arts: 8 Vintage Homemaking Skills That Still Matter
Inside: A look at old-fashioned homemaking skills that are still useful in the modern world. From growing your own vegetables to baking your own bread, these are frugal, fun, and…
Classic Sourdough Banana Bread
One of my most popular recipes (both online and in real life!), you’ll come back to this soft and sweet loaf over and over. Sourdough banana bread is a frugal…
6 Ways to Set Up a Cozy Home Library You’ll Actually Use + Cherish
Inside: How to set up a cozy home library you’ll love to be in. It doesn’t matter if your home is small or you’re on a tight budget. Do you…
Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
Soft giant cookies that are like cakes. A ton of marshmallow buttercream. What’s not to like? Kids will flip for these, but so will adults. I like to make both…
7 Gorgeous + Old-Fashioned Farmhouse Plans
Inside: Don’t we all secretly want to move out to the middle of nowhere, build a classic white farmhouse, and raise ducks? Even if you don’t, you will enjoy these…
Blackberry Raspberry Pie (A Favorite)
A blackberry-raspberry pie is about as simple as it gets. Frozen berries work perfectly here, so you can make it any time, not just summer. Just remember to chill it…
Terlingua Chili Recipe
Get ready to enjoy a warm and comforting meal of hearty and slightly spicy Terlingua chili with a secret ingredient. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy…
The Ultimate Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe: Old Fashioned and Easy
This homemade tartar sauce is quick, easy, and perfect for adding a zesty kick to your favorite seafood dishes. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up…
How to Knead Dough in a Stand Mixer
Inside: How to knead bread dough in a stand mixer without burning out your machine. Your Kitchenaid will need a break every few minutes but a Bosch will perfectly knead…
The Best Tasting Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Everyone loves cut out sugar cookies, but sometimes they look better than they taste. It is so common to see a beautifully decorated cookie that actually tastes terrible. This recipe…
Easy Sourdough Baguettes
Thanks to a pinch of yeast (but you can leave it out if you prefer), these sourdough baguettes are ready in one day. Gentle kneading instead of stretches and oflds…
Soft Honey Wheat Rolls
This recipe helps you make soft honey wheat rolls you can be proud to serve for company or for a special family dinner. They are beautiful in a bread basket….
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