These DIY dryer sheets are easy to make, reduce your family’s exposure to toxic chemicals, and save you money.
Homestead Living
Making Soap: A Simple How-To for a Basic Bar
Making soap at home is a fun and satisfying DIY project. Better yet, making soap is easy. How to make soap at home? It’s like making cake with safety gear.
Caring for and Seasoning Cast Iron Cookware
Cast iron cookware is one of the most iconic piece of kitchen equipment on a small homestead. And for good reason. Cast iron cookware is durable, and can be used on the stove top, in the oven, or over an open fire. Better yet, with correct care, it becomes as non-stick as more modern pots and pans.
10 Simple Steps Toward Self Reliance You Can Take TODAY
Self reliance: Relying on yourself for many of your needs, rather than depending on corporations. Looking for simple living ideas to embrace? Try these!
Linen Bread Bags: The Trick to Store Homemade Bread Longer
Wondering how to keep homemade bread fresh? Here’s how to store homemade bread in DIY linen bread bags so it lasts longer. Here’s how to make a bag from thrifted linen in 15 minutes!
Homemade Desiccant Packs You Can Make at Home for Food Storage
Buying food in bulk is a great way to save money. These homemade desiccant packs are a great way to preserve the quality of that investment.
How to Freeze Food Without Plastic – 8+ Easy Tactics for Less Waste
In recent memory, the consumers’ go-to for freezing foods has been plastic. But now that we’ve discovered that BPA (bisphenol-A) comes with certain health risks (and now, whoops! its replacement, BPS, might be even more damaging!) lots of people are looking for alternatives.
20+ Tips for Serving Wholesome Food (on a Budget)
Eating well (on a budget!) takes a little bit of thought and some planning, but you can feed your family good food with some of these tips.
Try this Delicious Fava Bean Hummus
This delicious fava bean hummus is perfect for spreading on crackers, dipping vegetables, or adding protein to a vegetarian sandwich.