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….
One Simple Einkorn Cookie Dough with Endless Possibilities
Use this basic einkorn cookie dough recipe to build on your favorite cookie dough variations! These make a great option for those last minute play dates, family gatherings, or after church potlucks. This simple recipe is my go-to when it…
Back to Basics: Beginner Tips for Canning
“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…
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…
4 Simple Ways to Know When Your Homegrown Watermelon is Ripe for Picking
Summer is almost over here in TN. Well, not really because it still feels pretty hot and humid outside, but with September already here, cooler days are just around the corner. 2020 has been a roller coaster of a year,…
Simple Lacto-Fermented Pico De Gallo
This simple lactose-fermented Pico De Gallo recipe is one of my family’s favorites! We love to add it to our eggs, salads, burritos, and as a dip for organic chips. If you know me, you know that I am always…
This Week in the Hollow No. 7- “A Look Back”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. You may have noticed that I am off schedule here at GracefullyHome.com. So many new things going on at…
This Week in the Hollow No. 6- “Raised Bed Gardening”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. Next month will be 7 years since signing on the dotted line to claim our little homestead in the…
This Week in the Hollow No. 5- “Unfiltered”
“This Week in the Hollow” is a weekly series sharing glimpses of the adventures from our simple life in the hollow. A couple of years ago, I started our “This Week in the Hollow” series. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances,…
How to Use the “Florida Weave” Technique to Trellis Your Tomatoes
I look forward to learning new gardening techniques each year. This year is no exception and it’s only the start of planting season, here in middle TN. (smile) Some years, have produced more fruit (literally) than others. My love of…
Make Your Own Wild Sourdough Starter from Scratch
Discover three important benefits for eating real sourdough bread. Then learn how you can easily make your own sourdough starter at home. Once you begin, you and your family will not want to go back to the pre-packaged and overly…
