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Continue reading →: HANDMADE- infused vinegar sprayVinegar is amazing! Use it to cook. Clean with it. De-clog with it… the possibilities are endless! This spray is used for cleaning and takes about 4 weeks to infuse. Time Commitment: 10 min, wait 4 weeks Skill Level: beginner INFUSED VINEGAR SPRAY Materials Needed: You can fill your jar…
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Continue reading →: MEAL IDEAS- autumnAs the cooler temperatures roll in, I thought it might be fun to share some ‘from scratch’ meals we have been enjoying. Some are slow cooker inspiration, others are quick stove-top faves, and they can all include some long fermenting sourdough if that floats your boat. Skillet Dinner For this…
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Continue reading →: HANDMADE- beeswax wrapsThis do-it-yourself version of a store bought favorite is simple and requires minimal supplies. There are many different recipes out there! But I have chosen the easy-peasy route and found it works just fine! Time commitment: less than 30 minutes Skill level: beginner (no sewing required!) BEESWAX WRAPS Materials needed:…
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Continue reading →: Cheesemaking- QUESO BLANCOI am continuing to enjoy this learning experience that is cheesemaking! I have tried several simple varieties and most have set and been delish! But, *note to self* make sure your ingredients are not expired! Wink. Wink. That’s for another post! Here is my rendition of the traditional cheese Queso…
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Continue reading →: HANDMADE- hand warmersI know it is not the Christmas season yet! But, I also know that gifting handmade items take time and planning. So, I have been working on some posts for you with handmade gift ideas in mind! I hope to have one for you each week at least through November,…
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Continue reading →: Delightful Reading- COOKBOOKSAs I look through recipes, I am often drawn back to some of my favorite cookbooks. Once we like a good meal, it often stays in my repertoire. If something is simple, even better! And, since I enjoy sharing things that work for me, I wanted to show you some…
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Continue reading →: Soup & a PartyI have a teenager! How is that possible? This weekend we celebrated my oldest son’s 13th birthday. My kiddos like themes and he chose Daniel Boone. They love history. We know all about the real Daniel Boone as well as the 1960s series starring Fess Parker. We had a soup…
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Continue reading →: Delightful Reading- HOMESTEADING BOOKSThere are so many good reads out there, but sometimes we can’t decide which books because we don’t have first hand testimonies that a book is worthwhile. Well, here are some of my favorites, complete with photos, that I hope you will find helpful. Perhaps you may even want to…
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Continue reading →: Autumn- IN PHOTOSI love fall. It’s my favorite color! So much beauty. Isn’t it wonderful that we can enjoy the seasons? God is so good and blesses us with such eye appealing delights! Here are my recent photos of autumn. No big post today! A lot of the crops have been harvested…
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Continue reading →: FROM SCRATCH- What?Earlier this year I posted an article about why I cook from scratch. Today, I’d like to follow up with what I cook from scratch. I hope this is encouraging and not overwhelming. I don’t want anyone to feel judged or criticized! I just hope knowing what we do can…
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Currently I don’t have any bees (or honey). We do have meat chickens now – yay!
And we also recently purchased 20 laying pullets. I live with my Sweet Husband and 3 kids in Central Illinois. I love homesteading, homemaking, and homeschooling. We are thankful to be saved by grace in Jesus and seek to follow Him and His Word. I am originally from Tennessee and one of six children, using much of my upbringing in what I do and love now. I enjoy learning, growing, and keeping my home with enthusiasm as unto the Lord. We garden and hope to raise more of our own food as we can. Thanks for stopping by!
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