This traditional hardtack recipe is an easy way to start making your own supply of survival food that will last years.
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I have dreamed of owning a KitchenAide mixer for several years now. I wanted it to make homemade buttercream frosting, for cake decorating. However, I just couldn’t justified the cost with th…
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
Homemade Johnny Bread
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Homemaking is an infinitely valuable vocation and today I'm showing you how to save money by being an old-fashioned frugal homemaker.
This BEST bread recipe makes the most deliciously fluffy loaf of white bread. It tastes so much better than store-bought!
Sure -- store-bought food is convenient, but homemade always tastes better. Check out these over 40 recipes that taste better homemade than store-bought!
Homesteading is a dream that many people have. And it means different things for different people too! But there are certain realities involved in homesteading, especially if animals are involved, that you need to be aware of if you are homestead dreaming. Here are some homestead considerations. P
My husband and I were both born and raised in the Old Order Mennonite community commonly referred to as ‘horse and buggy mennonites’. In short, this means we grew up in a culture that practiced self sufficiency and traditional living for generations. I grew up having to milk the family cow each morning before riding my bike to the one room school I attended with my 8 siblings.
Don't have a traditional homestead yet, but you're still wanting to feel like a homesteader?! Check out this list of 27 homesteading skills you can practice up on before you have an ACTUAL homestead. Please note: This post may contain affiliate links, for our full disclosure click HERE. Are you interested in jumping into homesteading, even
This recipe for simple, homemade rustic yeast bread comes together in just a few hours and is absolutely delicious. Only four ingredients but huge flavor!
Hard Tack is a delicious long-lasting cracker-like flatbread!
When you transition to one-income lifestyle, whether out of need or desire, it always affects the household budget. Here are seven ways to make it work. Table of contents1. Look at your biggest bills2. Save money on food3. Do it Yourself (when it makes sense)4. Shop Less and Buy Used5. Make money on the side6.
(Read Part One Here) I was completely excited to publish last week’s post where I introduced you guys to our frugal homesteading lifestyle. I always enjoy giving my readers a peek into our life, plus I was hoping to be an encouragement to some of those who want to homestead, but aren’t quite sure how to get there with […]
We'll go over some of the homestead startup costs, and how to start a homestead from scratch with nothing and little to no finances. You've read up on what homesteading is, you've set some first year homesteading goals, and now you're ready to get started! But wait! You're just making it by on paycheck to
Our family's old homeplace kitchen on the farm has always been the gathering spot. It was always said, if you left there hungry it was your own fault. The meals were simple; homecooked and from-scratch. And there was always enough to feed an army.Most of the cooking items that had been used for generations are
This is my go-to, most favorite homemade wheat bread recipe on the planet - hand's down! It is light and fluffy and tasted great, and it is a very forgiving dough, easy enough for even bread making novices. If it works for me, a certified yeast killer, then it will work for just about anyone!
When it comes to being food self-sufficient, I often marvel at how people have done it in the past. Little to no…
We can always use equipment that aides our farm life! These are five amazing must have products for your homestead.
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My house smells absolutely amazing right now! Earl has been baking home made bread for us. It’s not as easy to obtain right now because of everything going on and with a family of four, b…
This is a step by step recipe for homemade Horchata! This easy to make Mexican drink is perfect for hot summer days or just kicking back. It is the perfect drink to accompany any of your favorite Mexican recipes
We've all seen them. Those huge listicles with ideas for making money on your homestead. A laundry list of things that could potentially bring in income, but mostly just a few dollars here or there.
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NOTE: This article is my version of a traditional white bread recipe from Europe first published in writing several hundred years ago. Talk about vintage! This is a no-knead simple white bread recipe that I know you’ll love! It’s delicious and easy! I was reading about the history of bread the oth
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