I wanted to start an new category to chronicle the unfolding of our new little homestead. Many years ago I had a small 5 acre hobby farm, I lost this farm to bad health and other problems at the time. I have always wished that I would have had another choice or found a way to keep it. I never thought I would see the day that I would have another chance, but here we sit, the property is a lot smaller and it is not ours yet, but soon, it will be. I hope to pay for my homestead with cash if at ... [ Read More ]
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls
Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls Print Author: Mamma Recipe type: Baked Goods Ingredients Dough 2 cups warm water ½ cup honey 1 Egg room temp 1½ tablespoons yeast 1½ teaspoons salt ¼ cup oil 6-7 cups flour Filling ⅓ cup butter ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Cinnamon ½ cup raisins Frosting 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened ¼ Cup butter Softened 2 tablespoons Milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 3-5 Cups powdered sugar Instructions In a large ... [ Read More ]
Preparing for the Upcoming Canning Season
Preparing for the Upcoming Canning Season If you love to do jams and jellies then most likely you have already started on your canning for the year. I honestly intended to do jams this year but with the arrival of a new grandchild, and a father in Law having a triple bypass time just got away from me. Still it is time to start taking stock and getting ready for the new Canning season. If you have never canned before you might want to pick up a book as your first expense, not only will it show ... [ Read More ]
Planning your First Vegetable Garden
My First Vegetable Garden I can remember my first vegetable garden very clearly I was probably 10 or 12 years old and I had been tormenting my mother about letting me put in a garden forever. I do not know what fascinated me so much about watching vegetables grow; I did not even like them that much at that age, but something about watching seeds germinate and grow into food fascinated me. My first garden was a flop, I only had a tiny plot that was maybe 5ft by 10ft and it was right next to ... [ Read More ]
4 Fun And Easy To Make Homemade Christmas Decorations
Homemade Christmas decorations are some of the most unique. They are also a lot of fun because you can enjoy them with your family. Below are 4 fun and easy to make homemade Christmas decorations: Popcorn Stringing If you like strung popcorn, it’s really simple to make. Start with a big bowl of popcorn (unbuttered, of course) and string it piece by piece using a standard sewing needle and thread. Make sure there’s plenty of popcorn because, if you’re stringing it for garland, you’re going ... [ Read More ]
Caring For and Planting a Balled in Burlap Christmas Tree
Tis the season when lots of people drag a real tree into their house and decorate it. Some people buy live trees that are balled in burlap instead of a cut tree. A live tree is a great idea, but many people make serious mistakes when it comes to handling a live tree, and they end up losing their money. The information in this article also pertains to any live tree you are planting, be it now during the winter, or during the summer. 1. Before you even take the tree in the house, dig a hole for ... [ Read More ]
Jerky
Jerky Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 8 hours Total time 8 hours 15 mins Author: Prairiemom Ingredients 3 pounds venison or beef ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsp Meat Tenderizer 2 tsp seasoned salt ⅔ tsp black pepper Garlic Powder Onion powder Instructions Slice meat into strips about ⅜" thick to ensure total saturation while it is marinating. In a container, combine soy sauce, worchestershire sauce, meat ... [ Read More ]
Thanksgiving Decorations – Staying true to your Homesteading Roots with These HomeMade Decoration Ideas
Keeping in mind what thanksgiving is about, expensive and elaborate decorations seem all wrong, Thanksgiving is about a lot of different things but no less is it about remembering our roots and the ancestors that braved adversity to found our country. To me decorating for thanksgiving should be about getting back to those roots and creating a rustic and homey atmosphere that personifies all the things that we celebrate this holiday for. I have included a few ideas of how you can start your ... [ Read More ]
How To Set A Thanksgiving Table For Less
By Marlene Alexander If you're like me, you love to add special touches to your holiday tables and you want to do something different every year. That could get expensive if not for dollar store shopping and a touch of imagination. Here's a Thanksgiving table that recycles items already on hand to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience for your guests. You can create a pair of hurricane lamps by combining hurricane vases and candlesticks. I used a pair of faux oak leaves from a stem ... [ Read More ]
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving is a popular celebration that brings together family and friends in America. It reminds all involved of the struggles that Americans went through in the past. As the adults engage in various activities that obviously cut out the children, they may get bored and feel sidelined. To avoid such an occurrence, here are some thanksgiving activities for kids that keep them entertained throughout the celebrations. One such activity is creating and decorating a thanksgiving tree. This will ... [ Read More ]