Fermented sauerkraut is a common and great side full of probiotics to aid in gut health. Surprisingly, it is not at all hard to make at home with just two ingredients and it is much healthier and cheaper than store bought. I’m sure I have made it very obvious where I stand with fermented food […]
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How To Make A Basic Apron- The Full Apron
Aprons are a very important in any home and mine is no exception. I love aprons to protect my clothes but also to serve as beautiful yet functional home décor. They are very easy to whip up so today I wanted to share how to make a basic apron. A little while back I shared […]
Classic Southern-Style Deviled Eggs
The deviled egg is a staple in our house. Even more so this year as we have fresh eggs daily from our hens and the fastest way to get my family to eat eggs is by hard boiling. An added bonus if they are deviled. In light of the spring season and the fun holidays […]
Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe For Easy Peel, Perfect Eggs
One of the most basic, yet difficult to crack (pun definitely intended) skill to master in the kitchen is boiling fresh eggs. While store bought eggs are not quite as tricky (due to age possibly) and this instant pot hard boiled eggs recipe may seem like a silly recipe to those using store bought eggs, […]
Starting Seeds For Spring Gardening
Spring gardening season has begun and while many are still a few weeks or months from planting in soil, it is time (or past time) to get those seeds started! There is something so rewarding as a new gardener about starting seeds for spring gardening and eventually getting to plant those in your garden. Starting […]
Why And How To Buy Local Beef In Bulk
We recently purchased a full cow from a local farm and butcher that we split with our families. This is our favorite way to purchase beef and today I am here to share everything we have learned on how to buy local beef, how it works, and what you get! After learning to cook from […]
Farm & Farmhouse Update (3)- Laying Hens, Bunny, Breaking Ground
We have been in a (what feels like) very long period of waiting but I finally have an update on our farmhouse build and farm projects! After changing our plans from something that would take a matter of a few months to a full on home build, things are moving slowly and I am having […]
How To Clean Cast Iron After Cooking and Maintain It
Today I am sharing the third part to my cast iron series- How to clean cast iron after cooking and maintain it. Cast iron was such an intimidating thing to me when I first started and a lot of how I use it is based on trial and error. Here are my tips and what […]
How To Cook With Cast Iron Without Sticking
A few simple steps make cooking with cast iron simple. Today I am sharing my top tips and step by step instructions on how to cook with cast iron without sticking. Last week I shared how to strip cast iron and re-season it to prepare your cast iron for use. While in my opinion this […]
How To Strip Cast Iron and Re-Season It
A good cast iron pan can make or break how you function in the kitchen. A pan or pot covered in rust cannot be used and one improperly seasoned will cause everything cooked to stick and clean up to be a pain. Today I am sharing how to strip cast iron and re-season it, so […]
Waist Apron With Pocket – Easy Sewing Tutorial For Beginners
Join me at the sewing machine today while I show you how to make a simple waist apron with pocket. Perfect for the everyday homemaker spending her days cooking, cleaning, homesteading, or any other creative endeavor that takes up her days. I love a good apron and no matter how many I have, I cannot […]
Spring Garden Planning and Preparation – How To Prepare For Garden Season
Today I am taking you along for some spring garden prep and showing how a beginner gardener can start a garden. We have had some pretty wild weather here in Arkansas. One day it is freezing and the next it is 65 degrees and sunny. All of this is pretty typical for where we live […]
Sourdough Bread No Knead and Easy Recipe
This sourdough bread no knead and easy recipe is a family favorite. With mostly inactive time, this makes for an easy loaf to bake for your family. This sourdough bread no knead and easy recipe is by far the favorite with everyone I know. I regularly make it for my family. It is a wholesome […]
Laundry Detergent DIY+ A Free Printable Label
Today I am sharing a simple, healthier, and cost effective liquid laundry detergent DIY. Be sure to also grab a free printable label! After having a baby, I had this desire to start switching all of my conventional products over to healthier and more natural products. I started with cleaning products but when I saw […]
DIY Photo Album Book + How I Store and Organize Photos
Today I want to share how I organize both printed and digital photos as well as take you along as I create our 2021 photo album book. For the last few years, I have had nothing but issues with my phone. The storage was always full. Could this be because I had over 6,000 photos […]
From Scratch Chocolate Cake Recipe – The Best Nourishing Sourdough Cake
This simple but delicious from scratch chocolate cake recipe is the perfect for a birthday or celebration. Make a nourishing take on a traditional chocolate cake by long fermenting for added benefits. Last week I shared a homemade beeswax birthday candle tutorial after our daughter had her first birthday. We paired those candles with this […]
Building A Farmhouse: November and December 2021 Update #2
Today I want to share with you our recent update for November and December on building a farmhouse in the country. I shared an update in October and planned to do this monthly while we are building a farmhouse. I quickly failed in November but it was because… nothing really happened in November. So I […]
How To Make A DIY Beeswax Birthday Candle
A homemade birthday candle made from local beeswax is the perfect handmade touch for a loved ones birthday that screams from scratch and simple living. Today I am sharing how to make a DIY beeswax birthday candle. We recently had a very exciting birthday and while we did not have an elaborate birthday party, we […]
6 Things To Declutter In The New Year For A Simple Home + Free Checklist
A cluttered and disorganized house creates overwhelm, stress and anything but a simple home. Refresh your home for the new year with these 6 things to declutter in the new year for a simple home. I hate clutter. Hate it. It is hard to function in a house that has no counter space or surfaces […]
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe- Refined Sugar Free and Sourdough
Crispy around the edges and soft on the inside, these oatmeal cookies are a healthy take on the classic oatmeal cookie- complete with icing. Try this healthy oatmeal cookies recipe today. Keith loves iced oatmeal cookies. You know the $1.00 crunchy off brand cookies from the grocery store. This year for Christmas, I was working […]
Sourdough Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies Easy Recipe
Simple yet delicious, these sourdough thumbprint cookies are sure to be a hit. Use fresh or leftover cranberry sauce for a holiday twist. Join me to learn how to make these sourdough cranberry thumbprint cookies easy recipe! This last week we spent some time having a Christmas cookie baking day. It is one of my […]
Easy Fried Potatoes Recipe- How To Make Fried Potatoes In A Cast Iron Skillet
Fried potatoes are an easy side for any meal. Getting the potatoes soft on the inside but perfectly crispy on the outside is simple with this easy fried potatoes recipe. I have fond memories of waking up on a Saturday as a kid to the smell of fried potatoes. It was one of my favorite […]
Simple, Homemade Gingerbread Cookies Recipe- Classic Cookie Made With Einkorn
This homemade gingerbread cookies recipe is perfect for a Christmas cookie baking night. Hand out as gifts, have as an afternoon treat or use as Christmas décor. This is a healthier take on a classic cookie. Christmas baking is one of my favorite activities during this time of year. The first of December comes and […]
Salt Dough for Ornaments- DIY Christmas Decorations
Using salt dough for ornaments and Christmas decorations is a traditional DIY that has been done for years. Create memories and homemade ornaments for your family with this DIY Christmas ornament or garland. I must admit, I had way too much fun with this DIY. We spent the day making these salt dough ornaments, painting […]