My mom got me a dehydrator for Christmas a few years back and so this past summer I dehydrated a lot of our tomatoes (and anything else I could get my hands on!). I really like dehydrating as a … Read More...
Most of my chickens are laying consistently now, which means I have an abundance of eggs. We eat a lot of them so it hasn't been too hard to keep up with their production, but I decided that I … Read More...
This post is long overdue. The peppers shown here are from my garden in October. As I've mentioned before in my garden journals, our bell peppers did amazing this past year and I only hope for … Read More...
Getting adequate sleep has been linked to numerous health benefits including better mood, lower BMI, increased energy and lower disease risks. However, being able to lay down and instantly … Read More...
This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #bringinginnovation #CollectiveBias In our ever-growing world, it is so important … Read More...
Sourdough Starter Before yeast was commercially available, people made sourdough bread by capturing wild yeasts from the air in a process called fermentation. Fermentation is gaining a lot of … Read More...
I first heard about this old-time cure-all remedy from The West Ladies a few years ago and it's been on my to-do list ever since. You may also see it called "Fire Cider" or "Master … Read More...
The dollar store is probably the last place you would think to look for real food, but I recently took a trip to see what they had to offer and I was honestly surprised. Hidden in-between the … Read More...
Sadly the only thing growing around here is my aloe vera plant and some green onions on my kitchen windowsill. So I bought myself some carnations (my favorite flower!) to help beat the … Read More...
Our family drinks over a gallon of tea per week so as you can imagine we go through lots of tea bags. I use the family size bags to reduce cost and waste, but I decided to look into the … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. I've been using vinegar as an all-purpose cleaner for many years now because it's safe, healthy and … Read More...
This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. You can pretty much find a convenience item for anything these days including pre-diced, veggies, instant … Read More...
This posts contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. Gardening is one of my passions and I especially love encouraging people who haven't grown anything … Read More...
See how easy it is to make this antioxidant filled Homemade Elderberry Syrup for cold and flu prevention! This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we … Read More...
As a Christian, I feel it is my responsibility to be a good steward of the resources that God has given me. I do my best to make the most with what I have and live a simple life that is … Read More...
It's been way too long since I've done a garden journal. Since my last update, we've harvested all of our apples, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. We also planted garlic which is something that … Read More...
Dehydrated Apple Rings Did you know that dehydrating food keeps most of the nutrients intact, plus it's easier and takes up less space than canning or freezing? I got a dehydrator for Christmas and … Read More...
Red Hot Cinnamon Apples I was drawn to this recipe in the Ball Canning Book because it seems like a quirky, retro dish that my grandma would have made. Also, I have gallons of apples waiting to be … Read More...
I'm excited to share my first YouTube video with y'all! It's a tour of our property showing our garden, chickens and apple tree. I hope you enjoy and consider subscribing to my new YouTube channel! … Read More...
I can't believe summer is winding down already. We're about six weeks away from our average first frost date, but since summer was so cool I wouldn't be surprised if it happened earlier this year. … Read More...