In this section, you will find everything about our homesteading journey. Whether you live in the city or suburbs, you will find many tips and ideas here.
Weck jars are a popular canning system in Europe. Learn how they are similar and different from the mason jar system. If you’re a homesteader or home canner, you might be wondering how weck jars compare to mason jars. Maybe you’re just looking for an alternative to mason jars. Or you have been affected by …
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Botulism is a real concern for anyone who cans at home. Learn how to avoid it and how to tell if you might have it in your preserves. If you have been canning at home, you might be worried about botulism. I know I have! It is a serious issue but in this post, I …
Whether you have just gotten a Mockmill or are wondering about it, let me show you how you can easily clean your Mockmill when you need it! How easy is it to clean your Mockmill grain mill? You might be wondering because you’re looking into purchasing a stone grain mill. Or you have recently bought …
If you have a stove and a pot, you can easily render beef tallow. I’ll show you this simple method to make it white and odorless. Learning how to render tallow is such a quintessential skill in any homemaking and homesteading kitchen. It goes back to those days when most people had – or bought …
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Not sure which Mockmill grain mill is right for you? This guide explains the differences and similarities between the various models. Have you been looking into buying a grain mill and possibly a Mockmill? Then this guide is for you! I will explain how the Mockmill attachment, the Mockmill 100, and the Mockmill 200 are …
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I am showing you 12 best gift ideas for homemakers and homesteaders. You will surely find a good present for your family member or friend! Many of us often don’t have any good gift ideas for our family members or friends. At least I don’t … That is why I put this gift guide together. …
Here are my top 7 homestead kitchen books that I love in 2021. Some titles may be expected and some may be a surprise. Check out my list! Even in the day and age of the internet and online resources, many of us somewhat old-fashioned folks love a good book. Especially one, that helps create …
In this blog post, I am sharing my 8+ best tips and tricks for how you can pick a lot more blackberries and even faster. Doesn’t it often seem like the best blackberries are either very high up or not within reach? If that’s you, you need my 8 best tips so that you pick …
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What if I told you that it is super simple to set up drip irrigation for raised garden beds? No more hand watering or unnecessarily wasting water. If you are tired of watering by hand and/or are dealing with drought conditions, I am here to tell you that it is super simple to set up …
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I am excited to try out products from Public Goods. Everything is organic with sustainability in mind. Here, am sharing my first impression. Let’s get this out of the way: Here on my blog and on my Youtube channel, I share products that I personally use and love. I do get quite a number of …
