Do you have a breeding schedule on your homestead? We are breeding cows on a much different schedule these days. We have started breeding cows in Dec/Jan so they have a fall calf instead of a spring calf.  This saves us money in hay because we let them nurse until the mother weans them.  When …

I love making memories with my children during the holidays.   Rock Candy is fairly quick and easy to make.  My kids like picking the flavors and colors.  The recipe we made this year is Old Fashioned Rock Candy with a Twist. Ingredients: 2 c. white sugar 1 c. water 3/4 c. light corn syrup …

Have you ever tried to peel fresh hard boiled eggs?  Farm Fresh? Farm eggs do not easily peel with most methods.  Yesterday, I needed to make 3 dozen deviled eggs.  I knew I only had fresh eggs on hand so I decided to experiment with the egg boiling process to find the easiest way to …

Do you know there are quite a few ways to make money homesteading? We currently have more of a self reliant homestead, not a business.  My husband works outside of the home but because we are frugal in other areas we do well as a one income family.  This affords me the luxury of working from home …

I absolutely love this homemade cranberry juice recipe.  It’s healthier and tastier than store bought. Ingredients: 12 oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries 8 c water 1/2 c honey or raw sugar 6 drops lemon essential oil 6 drops orange essential oil 1 drop cinnamon essential oil Directions:  Wash cranberries and place them in a sauce pan of …

This whipped frankincense and myrrh lotion nourishes the skin! I love using frankincense and myrrh in my beauty products.  Not only do they smell wonderful but they are great for the skin. They rejuvenate and reduce skin imperfections. Comment below and tell me how you enjoy this frankincense and myrrh lotion. Ingredients: 1/2 c Olive …

I love bible journaling!  At first, I was journaling only in my personal time with God but my kids kept asking me if they could help or draw a picture.  So I decided to make it more of a family learning experience.  I’m glad I did.  As they get older it will make this bible …

Do you love homemade gifts? I love making homemade gifts with essential oils.  Try putting your essential oil stash to good use for your friends and family. Where to get supplies: My Favorite Essential Oils Coconut Oil Shea Butter Epsom Salts Beeswax 4 oz glass jars Glass Spritzer Bottle Almond Oil 4 oz Tins – these …

This is a favorite recipe for my family during the holidays.  My grandma made these every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I’ve seen a few variations of this recipe so you may call it something else.  My family calls them Humpty Dumpties.  🙂  This is one of those recipes I’ve kept up with and will pass down …

This immune boosting smoothie is a tasty way to boost the immune. When my family is under the weather we boost our immune with vitamins, probiotics, and essential oils. I also love smoothies so I like to make healthy smoothies to help us get well quicker.  Here’s one variation of our immune boosting smoothie.   It’s quite …