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Homestead Holidays

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

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

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

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

Fresh Cranberry & Dried Persimmon Sauce

November 21, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Combine the benefits of heart-healthy cranberries with foraged persimmons for a richly flavored holiday sauce. This homemade cranberry sauce recipe includes cinnamon, oranges, dried persimmon and a hint of vanilla. Stop eating store bought cranberry sauce this year and replace it with this healthier, tastier homemade version!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Fall Project, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Gluten Free, Healthy Treat, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Make it Yourself, Medicinal Food, Preserve, Traditions, Winter Project

Herbal Holiday Wreaths

November 13, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Learn how to make herbal holiday wreaths for table decorations, napkin rings and useful gifts. These DIY wreaths can be made from vines and herbs your grown in your own garden. Suitable for any holiday throughout the year using seasonal herbs, these wreaths are so simple even the kids can help make them! In fact, consider these herbal holiday wreaths for your next holiday craft party!

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Herbs, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Natural, Spring Project, Traditions, Winter Project

4 Time Saving Holiday Kitchen Tips

November 8, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Here are our favorite time saving holiday kitchen tips from our own family. Since Santa doesn’t bring the gift of time, this advice is the next best thing for your holiday meals. I promise, these ideas – plan, delegate, chop, cook – will help you get organized and enjoy the season so much more!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Homemade, Homestead Holidays, Homestead Question, Kids in the Kitchen, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Traditions, Winter Project

Winter Holidays Around the World

November 6, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Start new traditions with your kids and family with these winter holidays around the world. Don’t get stuck in a rut of winter celebrations! If one of your goals this year is to celebrate more throughout the year, or you’d just like to explore new cultures, this list is for you.

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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Family Time, Festive, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Traditions, Winter Project

Homestead Holiday To Do List

November 5, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

We all have a holiday to do list that includes items like make cookies, get postage for cards, arrange a gift exchange. However, homesteaders have another important to do list from fall to winter that includes very needful activities around the land and home. How are we supposed to get it all done?! Is there any way to organize our holiday to do list and our homestead to do list so they merge into one? I’m so glad you asked…

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

Rustic DIY Holiday Porch Signs

October 27, 2019 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

Learn how to use upcycled wood – like barn wood and pallet wood – to make simple farmhouse holiday porch signs. The rough nature of the wood gives each sign a rustic texture and makes them tough enough for indoor/outdoor use. Save money and make your own porch signs for every season – fall, winter, spring or everyday! Save money this Halloween, Christmas and Fourth of July with some old wood and a little paint! 

red, white, blue porch signs
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Filed Under: The Hearth Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Festive, Green Living, Homemade, Homestead Craft, Homestead Holidays, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions, Winter Project

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