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  • bone marrow and butter being whipped in a stand mixer
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Herb Butter

    ByMissy March 28, 2025April 23, 2025

    Although eating bone marrow is not as popular as it once was with our ancestors, it has been gaining popularity…

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  • cooked crispy potatoes on a cast iron pizza pan
    Food

    How to Make Crispy Potatoes In the Oven

    ByMissy March 25, 2025March 19, 2025

    Potatoes are a very versatile and delicious vegetable and crispy potatoes are no exception! This recipe for crispy potatoes is…

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  • all beef Italian meatballs cooking in a cast iron skillet
    Food

    How to Make Italian Meatballs with Ground Beef (No Breadcrumbs)

    ByMissy March 21, 2025March 19, 2025

    These Italian meatballs are a great high protein food to keep on hand for a quick dinner or anytime you…

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  • Whipped bone marrow butter in a glass storage container
    DIY | Food | Side Dish

    How to Make Whipped Bone Marrow Butter

    ByMissy March 18, 2025July 10, 2025

    Although eating bone marrow is not as popular as it once was with our ancestors, it has been gaining popularity…

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  • Carrots on a white plate with dill dip
    Food

    Dill Dip – Quick and Easy with Greek Yogurt Recipe

    ByMissy March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

    This dill dip is one of the best dips to make when you need something to bring to a party…

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  • A half gallon of chocolate milk sitting on the counter next to a small glass of chocolate milk
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Homemade Chocolate Milk with Maple Syrup

    ByMissy March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

    Homemade Chocolate milk is a delicious treat that is perfect for the whole family! By making your own chocolate milk,…

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  • lemon zest sitting in everclear alcohol to make lemon extract
    DIY

    How to Make Lemon Extract

    ByMissy March 7, 2025March 5, 2025

    If you use lemons and enjoy baking, you should be making your own lemon extract! Homemade lemon extract is quite…

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  • Roasted bones with bone marrow
    Food

    How to Roast Bone Marrow In The Oven

    ByMissy March 4, 2025March 12, 2025

    Making your own roasted bone marrow is quick and easy to do at home. Although roasted bone marrow seems to…

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  • egg carton fire starters that are cut into individual starters
    DIY | Homestead

    How To Make Egg Carton Fire Starters

    ByMissy February 28, 2025March 12, 2025

    Egg carton fire starters are an amazing tool to keep in your home for camping, staring up a fireplace or…

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  • Chicken Pot Pie baking in the oven
    Food

    Easy and Delicious Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

    ByMissy February 25, 2025March 12, 2025

    Chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet with a biscuit topping is a quick and easy way to make…

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  • Chocolate ice cream in a glass container
    DIY | Food

    How to make Chocolate Ice Cream with Raw Milk

    ByMissy February 21, 2025March 14, 2025

    Raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion. If you’re a fan of rich…

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  • a scoop of shredded beef roast with caramelized onions next to a scoop of herbed mashed potatoes
    Food

    Simple and Delicious Shredded Beef Roast in a Slow Cooker

    ByMissy February 18, 2025March 14, 2025

    Although many households use slow cookers year round, there’s something extra cozy about coming home in the fall or winter…

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  • Vanilla Beans with Cane sugar to make vanilla sugar
    DIY

    How to Make Vanilla Sugar

    ByMissy February 14, 2025March 16, 2025

    If you enjoy making vanilla extract and using vanilla in your baking, you are going to love this vanilla sugar!…

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  • crystalized cane sugar next to homemade powdered sugar on a grey plate
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Powdered Sugar 

    ByMissy February 11, 2025March 16, 2025

    Powdered sugar, also called confectioners sugar, is a baking ingredient that is very easily made at home. Since a little…

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  • three tallow lip balm tubes laying down on a bamboo cutting board
    DIY

    How to Make Tallow Lip Balm at Home

    ByMissy February 7, 2025February 26, 2025

    If you’ve ever looked at the list of ingredients of store bought lip balm, you’re likely to see ingredients you…

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  • Liquid chai concentrate in a wide mouth quart canning jar
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Homemade Chai Concentrate 

    ByMissy February 4, 2025March 18, 2025

    There’s something extra cozy about curling up with a blanket and a mug of chai. This homemade chai concentrate is…

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  • an immersion blender in a mason jar mixing ingredients to make mayonnaise
    Food

    How to Make Quick and Delicious Fermented Mayonnaise 

    ByMissy January 31, 2025April 23, 2025

    Making fermented mayonnaise might sound intimidating at first. However, it still has the simplicity and cost effectiveness as making “normal”…

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  • classic coleslaw in a clear glass mixing bowl
    Food

    How to make Classic Coleslaw 

    ByMissy January 17, 2025February 1, 2025

    A classic coleslaw is the perfect side dish to many events like summer BBQs, parties and family get-togethers. Even when…

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  • a sprig of fresh elderberries on the stem
    Herbalism

    How to make Elderberry Tincture for Cold & Flu Season

    ByMissy January 14, 2025March 16, 2025

    Please note that I am not a certified medical practitioner. This post is for informational purposes only and is not…

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  • a 4 ounce glass canning jar of vanilla bean paste with a red and white label reading "Vanilla Bean Paste"
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Vanilla Bean Paste At Home

    ByMissy January 10, 2025February 2, 2025

    If you love using vanilla extract for baking, you’re also going to love vanilla bean paste. Vanilla paste is an…

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  • white mug filled with hot cocoa and mini marshmallows
    DIY

    How To Make A Powdered Hot Cocoa Mix

    ByMissy January 7, 2025February 2, 2025

    Enjoying a mug of hot cocoa has to be one of the most cozy activities in the middle of winter….

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  • Shot glass with ginger lemon juice
    Herbalism

    How to Make Homemade Wellness Shots with Lemon Ginger

    ByMissy January 3, 2025March 16, 2025

    The simple combination of ginger and lemon are a perfect pair for when you need a little pick-me-up. Aside from…

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  • squares of Tart Cherry gummies sitting on a wooden cutting board
    Herbalism

    How to Make Tart Cherry Juice Gummies for Sleep Support

    ByMissy December 31, 2024March 16, 2025

    In many seasons of life, having extra sleep support is an essential. For many, Tart cherry juice can offer the…

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  • Dutch Baby Pancake in a Cast Iron Skillet
    Food

    How to Make a Dutch Baby Pancake

    ByMissy December 24, 2024March 14, 2025

    A Dutch baby pancake a crowd pleaser in many ways. First, it’s quick to prepare and will bake in the…

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  • vanilla bean ice cream base being poured from a glass measuring cup into an ice cream mixing bowl attachment of a KitchenAid mixer
    Food

    How To Make Vanilla Bean Raw Milk Ice Cream 

    ByMissy December 17, 2024March 17, 2025

    Recreating store bought versions of food items is a great way to experiment with real food and being creative in…

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  • two elderberry gummy squares on a bamboo cutting board
    Herbalism

    How to Make Elderberry Gummies at Home

    ByMissy December 13, 2024February 5, 2025

    When the seasons turn, it’s almost certain that colds and the flu are on its way. Elderberry gummies are a…

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  • Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack
    Food

    How to make Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

    ByMissy December 10, 2024March 16, 2025

    No matter the time of the year, chocolate chip cookies are an excellent classic staple dessert to serve at a…

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  • Italian breadcrumbs in a glass canning jar
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Homemade Breadcrumbs

    ByMissy December 3, 2024February 3, 2025

    If you make or buy any kind of bread, you’ll never have to see another piece of bread go to…

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  • chocolate sauce in a glass canning jar with a whisk
    DIY

    Delicious and Easy Chocolate Sauce With Just 5 Ingredients

    ByMissy November 29, 2024March 17, 2025

    If you are someone with a sweet tooth for chocolate and want a healthier alternative from what you can buy…

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  • a clear pint canning jar of sliced pickled red onions
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Perfect and Simple Pickled Red Onions

    ByMissy November 26, 2024March 16, 2025

    Homemade condiments are perfect at dressing up any meal and these quick pickled red onions are no exception! While this…

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  • winter simmer pot ingredients floating in water
    DIY | Homestead

    How to Make a Winter Simmer Pot for Your Holiday Party

    ByMissy November 22, 2024March 12, 2025

    The smells of Christmas and winter baking is always warming to the soul during the cold seasons. Although many homes…

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  • Homemade Air freshener in a metal spray bottle
    DIY | Homestead

    Homemade Air Freshener, a Simple and Easy Recipe

    ByMissy November 19, 2024March 12, 2025

    Having a home that smells fresh and clean is wonderful. However, if you live in a climate that’s freezing half…

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  • freshly popped stovetop popcorn in a medium stockpot
    DIY | Food

    How to make Popcorn on the Stovetop 

    ByMissy November 15, 2024February 3, 2025

    When making the switch to home cooked foods, it was easy to change over the main meals. However, the snack…

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  • raw milk vanilla ice cream base being mixed in an ice cream bowl attachment to a kitchen aid stand mixer
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream With Raw Milk

    ByMissy November 12, 2024March 17, 2025

    Raw milk ice cream is a delicious and surprisingly easy treat for any occasion (or no occasion at all!). Once…

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  • chicken soup in a grey bowl with a metal spoon
    Food

    How to make Classic Chicken Soup with Nourishing Bone Broth

    ByMissy November 8, 2024February 4, 2025

    On a cold fall or winter day, this classic chicken soup with bone broth is sure to warm you stomach…

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  • Four Essential Seasoning Blends You Should Make Instead of Buy
    DIY | Food

    Four Essential Seasoning Blends You Should Make Instead of Buy

    ByMissy November 5, 2024March 16, 2025

    Although individual seasonings are an essentials in many kitchens, there are some seasoning blends every spice cabinet should always have….

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  • whole roasted chicken sitting in a red enameled Le Creuset dutch oven.
    Food

    Oven Roasted Chicken Your Family Will Love

    ByMissy September 24, 2024February 4, 2025

    As a homemaker, preparing food from scratch in the kitchen for family seems like a love language. However, there are…

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  • Homemade granola in a quart jar with a black and white label laying next to a small bowl of yogurt and granola
    Food

    Easy and Delicious Homemade Granola

    ByMissy September 13, 2024February 3, 2025

    Although good granola can be an expensive treat to buy, it is relatively inexpensive to make yourself. Making your own…

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  • Apple slices and spices in water to make a simmer pot
    DIY

    Fall Simmer Pot: Your New Favorite Autumn Air Refresher

    ByMissy September 10, 2024February 5, 2025

    The smells of fall at the end of a long summer always warms my soul and makes me excited for…

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  • Whipped Tallow balm in a wide mouth pint canning jar
    DIY

    Making Your Own Tallow Balm, The Best Moisturizer

    ByMissy September 6, 2024March 16, 2025

    As a woman, I appreciate having soft skin. However, I’m not a fan of heavily fragranced lotions that inevitably leave…

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  • zucchini muffins in a muffin pan
    Food

    Best Zucchini Bread with Cinnamon

    ByMissy August 30, 2024February 5, 2025

    Fall is my favorite time to whip up spiced quick breads. Out of all of the spiced breads, zucchini is…

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  • raw beef suet melting in a small crockpot
    DIY | Homestead

    How to Render Tallow in a Crockpot

    ByMissy August 27, 2024March 16, 2025

    Before we go over how to render tallow, you may be wondering what tallow is. Tallow is raw fat/suet that…

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  • medium brown sugar in a grey bowl with a metal fork
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Brown Sugar 

    ByMissy August 16, 2024February 3, 2025

    Fall baking fills the air with sweet, cinnamon goodness. One of the most important fall time ingredients is brown sugar….

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  • quart canning jar full of vanilla extract
    DIY

    Easy Homemade Vanilla Extract With Just Two Ingredients

    ByMissy August 13, 2024March 17, 2025

    In my eyes, one of the most prized and widely used ingredients for sweet baking, coffee and tea recipes is…

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  • Sriracha Mayo ingredients
    Food

    Homemade Sriracha Mayonnaise: A Simple and Spicy Sauce

    ByMissy August 9, 2024April 23, 2025

    Making mayo in your own kitchen is much more simple than most people might think. Even if it is made…

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  • half gallon glass jar with sliced cucumbers in a pickle brine
    Food

    Simple Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles

    ByMissy August 7, 2024February 4, 2025

    Growing up, dill pickles were not just an hors d’oeuvre for family parties. They were a delicious and regular snack….

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  • wood butter in a 4 oz glass canning jar
    DIY

    Do It Yourself Wood Conditioner For Low Toxic Living

    ByMissy August 2, 2024March 16, 2025

    Wooden cutting boards and wooden utensils are essential tools in my kitchen. Having many wooden cooking utensils comes with the…

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  • Elderberry Flowers
    DIY | Herbalism

    Simple Elderberry Syrup for Cold and Flu Season

    ByMissy July 31, 2024March 12, 2025

    With the weather turning to a new season soon, we know cold and flu season is just around the corner….

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  • A glass jar of powdered dry shampoo and a small kabuki brush with dry shampoo powder on it
    DIY

    How To Make Your Own Aerosol Free Dry Shampoo

    ByMissy July 26, 2024March 16, 2025

    When life gets busy, there just isn’t enough time to wash your hair. Honestly, hair washing days feel like a…

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  • Lavender Lemonade in a glass pint canning jar garnished with a fresh lemon slice and fresh lavender buds
    Food

    Best Lavender Lemonade for a Simple and Sweet Summer

    ByMissy July 24, 2024March 20, 2025

    Lemonade is a classic hot summer day drink to enjoy outdoors. It’s a frequent crowd pleaser for barbecues or summer…

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  • A plastic plant pot sitting on the edge of a balcony with shives and lettuce growing
    Homestead

    6 Uncommon Ways to Reduce Your Grocery Bill

    ByMissy July 11, 2024March 16, 2025

    Is your grocery budget getting stretched with the increased costs? For many families, the grocery budget is one of the…

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  • Raw Milk Yogurt and Granola
    DIY | Food

    How to make Raw Milk Yogurt in the Instant Pot

    ByMissy July 4, 2024May 29, 2025

    If you’ve discovered the magic of raw milk, you are going to LOVE this raw milk yogurt recipe. With just…

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  • a raw chicken carcass with clean chicken feet in a crockpot ready to be made into broth
    Food

    How to Make Bone Broth

    ByMissy June 30, 2024March 15, 2025

    An easy meal I make for my family is roasted chicken. Depending on the sides you choose, there is very…

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  • a pint glass canning jar of freshly made mayonnaise and an immersion blender laying down to the right of the mayonnaise jar
    Food

    Homemade Mayonnaise: An Easy and Delicious Recipe

    ByMissy June 26, 2024April 23, 2025

    Making mayo in your own kitchen is much more simple than most people might think. You can make Homemade mayonnaise…

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  • Clear glass jar of taco seasoning
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Taco Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 26, 2024February 5, 2025

    Many seasonings are better when they are blended at home. Taco seasoning is no exception! This taco seasoning is perfect for your next taco Tuesday.

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  • a spoon of fajita seasoning in front of a jar of fajita seasoning with a black and white label.
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Fajita Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 25, 2024April 15, 2025

    This fajita seasoning is sure to spice up your family’s dinner! Along with tacos, fajitas have been a family favorite…

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  • a glass spice jar of Italian seasoning laying on a wooden cutting board
    DIY | Food

    How to Make Italian Seasoning at Home

    ByMissy June 10, 2024March 18, 2025

    In any kitchen, seasonings are an essential. They bring a meal to life and make every meal unique. Although this…

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