Low on time and money this holiday season? Need some quick crafts from upcycled materials you already have on hand? Here are three vintage holiday cookie cutter crafts for kids and adults – these are so easy even I can do them! 
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Natural Crafts for Autumn
The homestead family works long hours together every day but it’s important to not forget the fun! Here are some simple natural crafts for autumn that are enjoyable for the whole family. Did you know we have several fall holidays coming up? Use them to plan your natural crafts for kids and grown ups alike! …
Homestead Personality Test
Have you ever thought about how your personality translates into your homesteading life? Take this quick, informal homestead personality test and see what your strengths and weaknesses might be in you DIY lifestyle….
Reduce Food Waste with Vegetable Dyes
Any fiber geek loves their natural dyes, but have you ever thought you might be helping the planet with them? Learn how to reduce food waste with these vegetable dyes made right from your compost bin. No special materials, no expensive ingredients – just rummage around your kitchen to make these natural dyes. Plus, read our review of Natural Color by Sasha Duerr and be inspired to make even more vegetable dyes!
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Homemade Healthy Gingerbread House 2 Ways
For a healthy twist on a homemade holiday favorite, here’s our version of a foodie’s Gingerbread House. If you get to the end of the instructions and decide you need something easier, don’t worry. We’ve included a busy-mom version that’s still healthy and fun….
3 Ways to Make Christmas More Meaningful
Sometimes Christmas can come and go in a rushed blur of noise and flurry of activity. Here are three ways to help the time pass at an even pace, enjoy special time with family and friends and make Christmas more meaningful. 
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Mason Jar Lanterns
Made from upcycled materials and items you have on hand already, create these simple mason jar lanterns with your family. You can craft them to celebrate the Martinmas festival. Or, give them as gifts or use them for holiday celebrations – the possibilities are endless! 
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5 Ways to Improve the Family Dinner Hour
Are you struggling to reconnect with your family? Wondering how to improve the family dinner hour and establish some good habits? Here are five ways to begin tonight!
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Foraging with Kids: Botanical Prints
Here’s how to pound flowers onto paper for beautiful but cheap botanical prints! Forage native blooms and herbs for free and learn how to make smashed flower art for card stock and wrapping paper. This is an easy kids craft for spring and summer – it’s even fun for the grown ups!
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Special Needs Kids on the Homestead
All homestead kids are special, but can the homestead provide specific help raising our special needs kids? Join me as I talk to two special needs homesteading moms about their methods, ideas and special helps. You CAN raise happy, special needs kids on your land – in fact, you’re especially well situated to do so!…