“Back to Basics” is a weekly series that focuses on preparedness and simple practical life skills to help inspire you on your natural living journey. There are many important lessons that we can learn from the pioneers before us. For our…
DiY Plaid Tartan Flannel Pillow Cover
Use these basic sewing tips to create your own simple, but festive plaid tartan flannel pillow cover for your home this holiday season. In this DiY tutorial, you’ll see how simple it really is to make these easy envelope pillow…
Grain Free Peppermint Brownies
These grain free peppermint brownies are a great make-ahead treat and actually taste even more flavorful the next day. Which make them a wonderful option for upcoming holiday gatherings. I am so excited to be joining some talented bloggers today to…
Simple No-Sew “Fringed” Holiday Napkins
Learn how to turn unused tea towels into simple, but beautiful custom “fringed” napkins that will help dress up your table for the holidays. These handmade napkins may not seem like a big deal, but with little ones who love…
What’s in Our Misfits Market Box?
When it’s busy and we don’t have time to make the long drive to the grocery store, or when our garden is no longer producing for the season, we turn to the online grocery store, MisfitsMarket.com to supplement our produce…
3 Simple Tips on How to Create a DiY Barn Quilt at Home
“Stepping Stones” made by my friend, Katie at BakerNest.com I’ve been wanting to make my own barn quilts for some time now, but every time I did a search online, I always came up short. I did find some tutorials…
3 Simple Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas with Free Printable
With less than two weeks away from Thanksgiving Day, I have been back planning to make this year’s holiday dinner stress-free. I typically make our own turkey or roast a whole chicken for Thanksgiving, but this year, my folks sent…
5 Steps for a Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape
2020 has been quite the year to remember! For some, it has been a source of anxiety and uncertainty. For many, there have been new lessons learned. For others, they have found their voice and have started to share more…
5 Simple Ways to Add Rustic Charm to Your Chicken Coop
Living on a working hobby farm can look like a little piece of paradise from the online photos we see. But with any homestead, it comes with a long list of homestead improvement projects and frequent maintenance issues that need…
Thanksgiving Recipes
Free Download! 100 Tried and True Thanksgiving Recipes from our homesteads to your table! With 40 recipes ranging from breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizers, drinks and leftovers! Including whole food, paleo and gluten-free options to help you create a table full of…
A Taste of Fall: Simple Soup Recipe Ideas
HEARTY HAM, POTATO, AND BROCCOLI SOUP I think it’s safe to say that SOUP is the ultimate comfort food! Especially during the chillier months, starting in September each year. Wouldn’t you agree? Not only are soups super delicious, but…
This Week in the Hollow No. 8- “A Taste of Fall”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. Along with saying “HELLO” to a brand new month this week, we had to say good-bye to some…
