Master the Art of Rural Homesteading: Sustainable Country Living Skills
Discover the secrets to self-sufficient country living with our expert guidance on raising poultry, eco-friendly DIY projects, gardening tips, and delicious homemade recipes. Begin your journey to a greener, more sustainable lifestyle today!
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Side Hustles on an Urban Homestead
Would you like to make some extra money from your small homestead? I’m pretty sure all of you would answer YES to this question. I’m
All About Lavender
The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt where it was used in the mummification process. Later, lavender became a bath additive
Pineapple Zucchini Bread with White Chocolate Chips
Zucchini is a versatile summer squash that has the ability to be the star ingredient in many recipes – both sweet and savory. It also
Make Your Own (Natural) Laundry Soap
Most laundry detergents contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer, birth defects and reproductive problems. These chemicals can enter through your skin or when
All About Lavender
The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt where it was used in the mummification process. Later, lavender became a bath additive
Make Your Own (Natural) Laundry Soap
Most laundry detergents contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer, birth defects and reproductive problems. These chemicals can enter through your skin or when
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Keeping Chickens Cool in the Summer Heat
Different breeds of chickens have different tolerance to heat. I recommend researching what breeds would do best in the weather conditions you experience in your
Why Fresh Eggs Are Best
Fresh is best. That simple statement is definitely true when it comes to the nutritional benefits and taste of a fresh egg from a free
Building a Chicken Coop From a Horizontal Storage
I have wanted chickens forever. I researched raising chickens for no less than 6 years before I finally took the plunge into chicken ownership. And
Favorite Recipes
These are some of our readers’ most-shared recipes:
Pineapple Zucchini Bread with White Chocolate Chips
Zucchini is a versatile summer squash that has the ability to be the star ingredient in many recipes – both sweet and savory. It also
Five Ingredient Peach Buckle
If you have checked out any of my other recipes (Thank you), you probably have noticed that they are ridiculously simple. While I love cooking
Almond Joy Cookies
I get more requests from friends, family, and coworkers for these cookies than any other dish I make. I make them often, and they are
Meals From Your Garden
As a homesteader, creating meals from your own garden is not only a great way to ensure that you are consuming fresh and healthy produce,
Hi, I'm Erin
Hi, I’m Erin. I am a proud mother and grandmother living on a half-acre in a mid-Michigan suburb. I work full-time in healthcare, but my little homestead life is truly where my heart is.
If you enjoy learning about organic gardening, herbs and herbal remedies, flowers, chickens, simple recipes, DIY projects, homemade gifts, and creating your own natural cleaning and beauty products – then you are my tribe. I hope you will join me in embracing a simpler, intentional, and sustainable lifestyle, no matter where you live.
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The earliest recorded use of lavender dates back to ancient Egypt where it was used in the mummification process. Later, lavender became a bath additive
Pineapple Zucchini Bread with White Chocolate Chips
Zucchini is a versatile summer squash that has the ability to be the star ingredient in many recipes – both sweet and savory. It also
All About Zinnias
I’ve recently become very interested in growing flowers for cutting (and possibly to sell). I’ve consumed hundreds of hours of VLOG content on YouTube on
Make Your Own (Natural) Laundry Soap
Most laundry detergents contain chemicals that have been linked to cancer, birth defects and reproductive problems. These chemicals can enter through your skin or when
It's Food Preservation Time!
Let’s preserve all the things! What can I help you with?