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...
5 Natural Solutions for Better Sleep
5 Frugal Steps to Greener Living
 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...
How to Make Sourdough Starter
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...
Homemade Herbal Tonic
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...
21 Real Food Items at the Dollar Store
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...
Winter Garden Journal
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...
10 Useful Ways to Reuse Tea Bags
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...
DIY All-Purpose Orange Cleaner
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...
30 Items You Can Make at Home to Save Money
This post contains affiliate links. See our disclosure policy for more information. Â You can pretty much find a convenience item for anything these days including pre-diced, veggies, instant … Read More...
10 Resources for the Beginner Gardener
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...
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
See how easy it is to make this antioxidant filled Homemade Elderberry Syrup for cold and flu prevention! Â This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we … Read More...
Making the Most with What We Have
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...
Dehydrated Apple Rings
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
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...
Our One Acre Urban Homestead – My First YouTube Video!!
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...
How to Dehydrate Jalapeño Peppers
I got a dehydrator for Christmas last year and it's basically been running non-stop all summer long. I've dehydrated most of my tomatoes this year because it's so much easier than canning and takes up … Read More...
We Have Chickens!!
After waiting for over a year to get the coop built, we finally got chickens! Woot woot! I'm so pumped! We ended up getting 5 birds although I think our coop could house more. We have:  1 … Read More...
The Nourished Kitchen
I'm excited to tell you about the book The Nourished Table: Farm-To-Table recipes for the Traditional Foods Lifestyle by Jennifer McGruther. This cookbook is based on the research of Weston A. Price … Read More...
The Blender Girl
For some reason I've been drawn toward vegan and raw recipes lately. I guess I feel like incorporating them into my diet is a great way to get more nutrients and be healthier overall. Anyway, when I … Read More...
Strawberry Season
We went berry picking last week with my sister. I don't think Walker put any Strawberries in the basket. They all went into his mouth instead. :)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I ended … Read More...