Guest post by Laurie of Common Sense Homesteading There are many easy ways to dry herbs so that you can enjoy them year round. In this post, I'll cover how to harvest leafy herbs and several drying options, so you can decide what works best for you. How to Harvest Herbs The best time of day to harvest herbs is in late morning after the dew has cleared, but before the heat of the day sets in and draws off volatile oils. Dry, sunny ...Continue Reading
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My Not-so-Obvious Homestead Blessings
(Photo Credit) (This post was originally posted last year. But, I had such a good time writing it, I'd thought I'd bring it out again! Enjoy your friends, family, and food today. (And pssst! Check back bright and early tomorrow for a Black Friday special on Your Custom Homestead!) Happy Thanksgiving to all of my lovely readers! I hope you are surrounded by family and good food today. :) One thing I love about blogging and ...Continue Reading
30+ Things to Do with Eggshells
To the majority of people, eggshells are simply trash. But to homesteader, eggshells are a surprisingly useful resource. You know what they say... "Waste not, want not." I personally get a big kick out of finding uses for things people normally throw away. So, I've put together a list of 9 Things You Can Do with Eggshells around your own homestead. (Holy Moly! My list started out with a measly 9 ideas, but after all of ...Continue Reading
My Weed Nightmare…
It's easy for bloggers to give off the impression that their lives are perfect... Obviously, we get most excited over sharing our successes with you- we run to the computer to write up tips for gardening, and animal care, and home cooking when we find something that works for us. It's not quite as exciting to talk about all the times that things are a big.fat.flop. That doesn't mean that those flops don't occur, it just means that ...Continue Reading
22 Activities for the Country Toddler or Preschooler
Ever since Prairie Baby was born, we have made an effort to have her be an active participant in our lives. It always makes me sad when I see couples constantly dropping off the kiddos at grandma's house or the babysitters so they can go out and "enjoy themselves" or work on a project. Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the occasional date night, but if we think we must continually separate ourselves from our kids in order ...Continue Reading