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Fabric Scrap Craft Wreaths for Any Holiday

June 13, 2020 by Homestead Lady 8 Comments

Here’s an easy, DIY, no sew fabric scrap craft that’s great for kids and grown-ups. Use up some of your fabric stash to make these wreaths that work as a garland, napkin holders or ornaments for any holiday. Bonus, they make great handmade gifts for any occasion! fabric scraps and wreaths

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Filed Under: Modern Homesteading Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions, Winter Project

Easy Bread: 3 Limited Ingredient Recipes

April 8, 2020 by Homestead Lady 2 Comments

Are you out of flour? Yeast? Only have wheat kernels but no grinder? Here are three easy bread recipes for beginners and seasoned bread bakers alike. Each recipe allows for a key missing ingredient from classic bread recipes. If you can’t get to the store before you need to make bread, don’t worry! You can make easy bread recipes with these tutorials! different breads with butter

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Ferments, Gluten Free, Health, Healthy Grains, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food

Blown Eggs for Easter

March 27, 2020 by Homestead Lady 3 Comments

Learn how to make your own blown eggs for Easter so you can use them all season for decorating and crafting. This DIY tutorial takes you from egg to ornament with suggestions for decorating and making ornaments. This is an Easter and spring craft for kids and adults alike! Easter egg decoration
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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Kids in the Kitchen, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Poultry, Traditions

Grow Food Fast – Kitchen & Garden

March 21, 2020 by Homestead Lady 6 Comments

Sometimes you just don’t have time to wait for spring, or you’ve waited too long to get the spring garden started. Other times, you’re stuck at home with illness or pregnancy but still need to feed your family. Ah, quarantines! Here are six ideas for foods you can quickly produce – grow food fast on your counter and in the garden (including pots)!

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Filed Under: Prepared Tagged With: Family Time, Ferments, Gluten Free, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Health, Healthy Grains, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Spring Project

3-Way Naturally Dyed St. Patrick’s Day Cookies

March 11, 2020 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

If you’re frustrated trying to find homemade, natural green dye that actually works for your St. Patrick’s Day cookies, look no further! I have three cookie decoration methods, including buttercream frosting, that I’ve started using to incorporate that tricky green natural food coloring. I finally found a way to decorate St. Patrick’s Day cookies that’s easy and homemade! shamrock cookie with dried green powder

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Gluten Free, Green Living, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Make it Yourself, Natural, Spring Project, Traditions

Homemade Mayonnaise

March 2, 2020 by Homestead Lady 5 Comments

Here’s how to make healthy, homemade mayonnaise in mere minutes. This recipe is low carb/Keto compliant and is easily included in any homemade salad dressing, sauce or sandwich. We’ve included troubleshooting advice, as well as how to use up failed mayonnaise because, hey, it happens sometimes!mayonnaise on a spoon …

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Gluten Free, Homemade, Make it Yourself, Natural

Golden Irish Soda Bread

February 28, 2020 by Homestead Lady 9 Comments

Here’s our family’s twist on a traditional Irish soda bread made bright by saffron and golden dried fruit. As a magical bonus we also show you how to change up the ingredients a bit to make the color of your bread match your favorite redhead. Liven up your St. Patrick’s Day with this easy, sweet yet savory golden version of soda bread! *Gluten free option provided, FYI.Irish soda bread

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Healthy Grains, Healthy Treat, Herbs, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Spring Project, Winter Project

Elderberry No Bake Granola Bars

January 25, 2020 by Homestead Lady 14 Comments

These healthy, nut free elderberry no bake granola bars are so easy to make that they’ll show up in your lunch box every week. With soaked oatmeal, coconut oil, dried elderberries and honey these bars are homemade treat you and the kids will love!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Foraging and Wildcrafting, Healthy Grains, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Kids in the Kitchen, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Natural, Preserve

Elderberry Chocolate Torte – Low Carb!

January 25, 2020 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

This easy flourless chocolate torte is not only gluten free and low carb, but it’s also made deliciously healthy with elderberry-infused cream and farm-fresh eggs. This is the best herbal plated dessert recipe you’ll ever find!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Book Review, Festive, Gluten Free, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Make it Yourself

6+Tips to Budget Family Holidays

November 21, 2019 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

Here are 6+ tips to budget family holidays this year. No need to stress or have anxiety about the approaching holidays if you follow these simple steps. Includes access to a FREE book for planning ALL your holiday needs. …

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Traditions, Winter Project

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