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Maple Syrup Butter

Egg Float Test

no yeast Bread

Storing Carrots


Practical Skills for Everyday Living

Beginning Skills

Homesteading is an
adventure, in Handcrafted living!

hard tack dough with a Swedish Rolling Pin

HARD TACK

long fresh garden carrots that are bright orange in color with green lacy tops sitting on a stone wall

STORE CARROTS

wooden fences surrounding an old homestead on an autumn day

HOME INCOME

gardening tools with a watering can and San Diego sun hat

GARDEN TIPS

Simple Fly Trap on Porch Railing

DIY FLY TRAP

Homesteading skills that can be done anywhere

BASIC SKILLS


Fresh & New Blog Posts…

Fresh & New Posts
  • Three clear glasses with floating eggs in water.

    SIMPLE EGG FLOAT TEST: How to Test for Egg Freshness

  • Delicious blueberry protein shake in a glass with fresh blueberries and a scoop of protein powder.

    10 Easy Protein Powder Shake Recipes – Healthy & Homemade

  • Delicious chai tea latte with warm spices, perfect for cozy mornings or relaxing evenings.

    Chai Tea Latte Recipe Mix | Sweet & Spicy

  • Delicious green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions, perfect for comfort food meals.

    Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe: the perfect comfort foodnew


Homesteading & beyond…

On the Homestead
  • Vintage classroom setting with homeschooling materials and blackboard.

    More Families Are Choosing to Homeschool Their Children

  • fresh green and brown Eggs in a wooden bowl

    So, When Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs?

  • Two gardening tools, a trowel and cultivator, in soil for beginner gardening tips.

    20 Best Beginning Gardening Tips

  • Person creating a pinecone Christmas ornament with scissors and greenery.

    DIY Christmas Ornaments: Handcrafted

Gardening Tips & Ideas…

Gardening
  • Growing Peas

    How to Grow Peas in Your Home Garden

  • Tomato plant showing early signs of blossom end rot, a common issue for home gardeners.

    Your DIY Solution to Tomato Blossom End Rot

  • Garlic cloves ready for planting on rustic wood surface.

    Planting Garlic in the Fall: for An Early Spring Crop

  • Aphids on plant leaf, showing infestation and damage from pests.

    How to Get Rid of Aphids On Indoor & Outdoor Plants


Homemade & Healthy Foods…

Homecooked Recipes
  • Close-up of perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with smooth white shells and bright yellow yolks.

    The Secret to Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time!

  • Bone Broth simmering in a copper kettle with a copper wire whisk

    Easy Homemade Bone Broth Recipe | Healthy and Nutritious

  • Delicious Mexican tortilla lasagna baked with cheese, chicken, and flavorful spices. Perfect comfort.

    35+ Delicious & Easy Dinner Ideas for Healthy Meals!

  • colorful veggie and chicken Shish Kabobs cooking on an outdoor grill

    14 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Delicious Summer Meals

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Hi, I’m Cathy! Thanks for visiting my blog. Here you will find helpful ideas and tips for creating your own unique handcrafted life. Homesteading is all about living a hands-on, thoughtful, and enjoyable lifestyle, no matter where you are!

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