How does a homesteader make money? That’s a many-faceted question. These gorgeous roses you’ll see when you scroll down just a tad bit? They’re part of my answer to that question, but more about that later… There have been mind-blowing wonderful things going on around here recently. I’m talking about the kinda things that […]
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The past two Christmas seasons have been the hardest I’ve lived through. Yet they’ve been the ones most saturated with hope, peace, and joy. Probably not the hope, peace, and joy we all think of first when we hear those nouns that, if a word could be a commercial, would be full of perfect smiles
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Apparently I talk a lot about kombucha. And why wouldn’t I? This amazing elixir has restored the health of my gut flora, one small drink at a time. And it tastes amazing. If you’d like to snag some of my favorite kombucha recipes and learn more about this amazingness, go here to access that goodness
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Even though we’ve owned a cow for three years, I’ve just now gotten to a point where I feel like a butter expert. I figured it’s time I tell y’all how to make this amazingness… and the buttermilk… and the buttermilk French toast that results from making butter… because it’s ALL crazy good. And if
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If you love mason jars even half as much as I do, or if you dance for joy when you discover a new cookie recipe that you know will be a keeper in your family for generations, well you may cry crocodile drops of joy before you get to the end of this post. If
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Stop the press. Hold your horses. And insert lots of other cliches right here, cause today is. . . Are you ready for this?. . . National French Toast Day. But even if you don’t stumble upon this until the middle of next summer, you’ll be glad you did. Cause when is delicious French toast
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Steadfast. Unchanging, no matter what. Not too many things are that way today. And we don’t often WANT things to be dutifully firm. We want better, fancier, higher pixels and lower carbs. Upgraded, boosted, and improved. “Modern” tends to be what folks desire, and “old-fashioned” has a bad rap. But I see it the opposite
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Homemade, all-natural, super-easy Maple Peanut Butter. Oh my goodness. . . it doesn’t get any more amazing than this in my kitchen, y’all. . . You definitely wanna keep reading. This post may change your life. Well, okay this page may just look average to you. But to me? This information right here? Lighting up
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No fall is complete without amazing homemade apple cider & of course the taste of maple. Agree? Then this recipe for homemade apple cider made with maple syrup is for you! Ugly Apples & Maple Syrup Our apples aren’t pretty. These trees are old y’all. But they’re wonderful for baking and, well, drinking. Scroll to
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How do I care for my lilacs? I asked a pro for some advice that I could share with y’all. Cause, well, everyone should have a lilac bush. Or two. Or ten. This post contains affiliate links. It turns out that lilac care really couldn’t be much simpler. Growing and caring for lilac bushes? Sounds
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