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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

Direct Sow Herbs

February 7, 2020 by Homestead Lady 8 Comments

Direct sow means you can plant these herb seeds right into your garden so they’re close to your kitchen and easy to harvest. With direct sow herbs you don’t need to mess with indoor seed starting or transplanting! These direct sow herbs are great for beginners, small space gardeners, and DIYers alike.

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Filed Under: In the Garden Tagged With: Fall Project, Green Living, Grow Your Own, Homestead Question, Spring Project, Summer 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

How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

August 24, 2019 by Homestead Lady 51 Comments

Here’s how to make and how to use sun dried tomatoes – the ones that cost so much in the fancy food stores. Sun dried tomatoes are low carb friendly and healthy. You don’t even have to have a dehydrator to make them yourself! …

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Gluten Free, Grow Your Own, Healthy Treat, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Make it Yourself, Preserve, Summer Project

DIY Wedding Flowers

July 3, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

To compliment your farm wedding or homestead chic reception, here are some easy peasy DIY wedding flowers you can create in half and hour. These wedding flowers are simple, natural and comprised of blooms you already have growing in the garden. You can even PLANT flowers for your wedding, if you have the time! With two video tutorials and step-by-step instructions this article will help you create your own beautiful displays for your beautiful day.

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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, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions

A Farm Wedding on the Homestead

July 1, 2019 by Homestead Lady 8 Comments

Looking for ideas on how to host a farm wedding on the homestead? Here are some practical ideas for us practical homesteaders – with a lot of whimsy and beauty thrown in!

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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, Natural, Spring Project, Summer Project, Traditions, Winter Project

Holiday Planning for Handmade Gifts

June 25, 2019 by Homestead Lady 10 Comments

Get ahead of the holidays with a little planning for your handmade gifts! Here’s a 5-step plan for scheduling handmade gift creation – plus a FREE downloadable planning sheet. You can do things last minute, but you don’t have to with this detailed plan!

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

Lemon Verbena Low Carb Macaroons

June 7, 2019 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Use this herbal low carb macaroons recipe for a light and airy treat as summer descends upon us. We chose scented geraniums and lemon verbena for this recipe, but you can use any herbal combination you want!

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Filed Under: Whole Kitchen Tagged With: Family Time, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Gluten Free, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Kids in the Kitchen, Medicinal Food, Summer Project

3 Quick Ways to Preserve Grapes

May 23, 2019 by Homestead Lady

If you end up with a lot of fresh table grapes that you’d like to deal with quickly so they don’t spoil, read on! Here are three quick ways to preserve grapes in order of time consumption and hassle for the busy homesteader and DIYer.

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Filed Under: Prepared Tagged With: Fall Project, Family Time, Foraging and Wildcrafting, Gluten Free, Healthy Treat, Homemade, Homestead Question, Kids on the Homestead, Make it Yourself, Preserve, Summer Project

Solar Oven Slow Cooker Lasagna

August 27, 2015 by Homestead Lady Leave a Comment

Bake lasagna in your solar oven for an energy-free dinner option. Here are simple tricks for baking lasagna – or any casserole – in your solar oven. Solar Oven Slow Cooker Lasagana l Homestead Lady.com

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Filed Under: Prepared Tagged With: Green Living, Home Storage and Preparedness, Homemade, Homestead Question, Make it Yourself, Off Grid, Outdoor Cooking, Summer Project

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