Making homemade yogurt has never been easier. Learn how easy it is to make homemade yogurt at home with an Instant Pot (IP). THE CHALLENGE I have been making homemade yogurt off and on for at least a decade, now….
Simple Sourdough Brioche Bread at Home
This delicious and slightly sweet simple brioche bread recipe will leave you wanting seconds. Maybe even thirds! This recipe is so versatile and perfect to share with family and friends for the holidays, or for just a simple brunch on…
How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar
It is apple picking season here in the hollow! Summer is the best time to enjoy fresh homegrown snacks right off the tree and in the garden. With all the homegrown abundance on the farm, we need to help preserve…
Minimal Natural Cleaning Products for the Home
Keeping a clean house is simple when you have the right tools and the right products. In this post and video, I share our minimal natural cleaning products for the home. Come learn how easy it is to take back…
Five Ways to Brighten Up a Bedroom for Spring
Learn five simple ways to brighten up your bedroom for spring this year. See how two yards of fabric transformed this space and gave it more of a cottage feel. I don’t know about you, but I don’t have cash…
Adding Backyard Chickens
Sometimes learning new skills can be intimidating! But adding backyard chickens to your homesteading skills doesn’t have to be. Caring for chickens is easier than you might think. Learn how we pushed past our comfort zone and grew our flock….
How To Keep Fresh Cut Lilacs From Drooping
Lilacs are a simple, but beautiful flower that symbolizes the start of the spring season for many of us across the country. They come in a variety of colors and add so much life to a yard or home. Learn…
Add Form and Function to Your Garden
For some areas of the country, the transition from winter to spring, can be dreary sometimes and we can easily find ourselves growing impatient for spring weather to come. Come learn how we used this time in between seasons, to…
Blueberry Sourdough French Toast Casserole
If you love making homemade sourdough bread at home, like I do, you probably are very familiar with those loaves that just don’t quite turn out right. Or maybe you have some leftover pieces that have been in the fridge…
Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of hot chicken noodle soup with a side of crusty artisan bread? I know our family loves it and not just when we’re feeling under the weather. Learn how we love to make this…
Back to Basics: Simple Strategies for the New Year
“Back to Basics” is a monthly series that focuses on preparedness and simple practical life skills to help inspire you on your natural living journey. Well, here we are again at the start of a brand new year! Can you believe it?!…
Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancakes, A New Family Tradition
When you first embark on your own sourdough baking journey, it can be intimidating! Questions like, “How long does it take to grow a starter? When can I expect to see some active bubbling? Is it supposed to have a…
