(This post contains affiliate links) Today I'm thrilled to have Deborah Niemann sharing her knowledge with us. She is an author, blogger, and homesteader extraordinaire. She also recently published Raising Goats Naturally: The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat, and More. She is a wealth of knowledge, and I think you'll enjoy her post as much as I did! Having breastfed my own human kids and having been a lactation consultant in my ...Continue Reading
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Pumpkin season. It's here folks... Can I get an "Amen?" My pumpkin harvest was rather slim this year from my garden (only three little guys...), but thankfully I still have some pureed pumpkin tucked in the back of my freezer from last year. (Speaking of pumpkin puree-- have you seen my super-easy method for processing fresh pumpkins?) I'm personally quite thrilled to see Pinterest and Facebook exploding with pumpkin ...Continue Reading
How to Make Pumpkin Cream Puffs
Cream puffs might not be the most "homesteader-ish" recipe, but I'm posting them anyway... Because quite honestly, they just might be the world's most perfect dessert.... ;) I'm far from a pastry chef, but I've found these rustic puffs to be pretty simple to make- and they are especially lovely when filled with real, raw, whipped cream... You can also fill 'em up with pudding-- especially chocolate! BUT. ...Continue Reading
What Dishwashers, Blenders, and Washing Machines Have to do with Homesteading
Laura Ingalls Wilder didn't have a Dishwasher! Earlier this week on my Facebook page, I casually shared a tip about how I use Lemon essential oil to keep my dishwasher from getting stinky, which I assumed would lead into a simple discussion about household cleaning and essential oils. Imagine my shock when I popped over to the page to find folks expressing their displeasure at the fact that I have a dishwasher. I sure didn't see ...Continue Reading
The Coolest Homemade Tub & Shower Cleaner EVER: The DIY Scum Buster Bar
**PLEASE READ THE SAFETY UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST** This recipe was a complete and total accident. As much as I would like to say that I came up with the concept and then flawlessly executed it, that is simply not the case. Regardless-- it just might be one of the coolest things I've ever posted on this blog. So, read on. ;) I was trying to mix up a quick batch of DIY scouring paste to clean my filthy bath tub. (You ...Continue Reading