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Holiday Gifts to Give - Herbal Infused Hot Chocolate Mix

Nov 1, 20235 min read

DIY & MISCELLANEOUS

Holiday Gifts to Give - Herbal Infused Hot Chocolate Mix

Homemade hot chocolate mix makes a delicious gift to give, but take it to the next level and turn this sweet treat into a decadent and...

Oct 27, 20233 min read

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Fire Cider Cough Syrup

It's been a crazy and exceptionally stressful week, and I neglected taking my Fire Cider for several days. So, wouldn't you know it, I...

Oct 25, 20235 min read

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10 Warming Herbs for Winter

As the bitter cold of winter takes hold, many of us head indoors to bundle up against the cold, but this can leave us feeling more...

Oct 19, 20235 min read

CHICKENS

Prepping the Chicken Coop For Winter

Fall has arrived, and we are finally seeing cooler temps. That means that winter prep is officially underway. I’m about halfway through...

Oct 13, 20237 min read

APOTHECARY

Stocking the Winter Apothecary

As we make our way through fall, we’re busy on the homestead harvesting, foraging, preserving, and making all the necessary winter...

Oct 5, 20233 min read

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DIY Herbal Infused Hand Sanitizer Spray

Cold and flu season is just around the corner, and all signs point to a renewed abundance of the “Rona” (COVID-19) as well. And, as a...

Sep 24, 20233 min read

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Winter Medicine - Making Osha Honey

Native to the American Southwest, and the Rocky Mountains, Osha is in the same family as carrots and parsley, which is why the flowers of...

Winter Medicine - Traditional Fire Cider

Sep 23, 20233 min read

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Winter Medicine - Traditional Fire Cider

Fire Cider is a traditional folk remedy with citrus, horseradish, herbs, spices, and apple cider vinegar. It’s a potent tonic that’s been...

15 Kitchen Herbs with Medicinal Properties

Sep 19, 202310 min read

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15 Kitchen Herbs with Medicinal Properties

While we all enjoy the taste and smell of the herbs and spices we use most often, these wonderful plants often bring more to the table...

Sep 9, 20236 min read

FISHING/HUNTING/FORAGING

Our 5 Favorite Things to Forage

Each season, one of my favorite things to do as the days get warmer is to forage for all the wild edibles and medicinals on and around...

Aug 17, 20236 min read

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Making Plantain First-Aid Salve

It’s a banana, it’s a weed, it’s magic, no. It’s the plantain plant, and it may just be one of the most valuable “weeds” in your...

Aug 11, 20232 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Apricot Basil Syrup

This year, the garden has been a total flop. With our first frost expected in less than two weeks from our garden this year, we have...

Jul 28, 20234 min read

CHICKENS

8 Ways to Keep Your Flock Cool

The Dog Days of Summer are upon us, and it can be hard to figure out how to cool yourself off, let alone your chickens. Our fluffy little...

Jul 22, 20233 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Wraps

This Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Wrap is everything a summer favorite should be. Fresh, sweet, tangy, and crisp with the tiniest hint of...

Jul 11, 20235 min read

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How to Make Yarrow Styptic Powder

Since transitioning from full-time work to freelance work, a lot of time has opened up for me to explore more of my passions on the...

Jul 7, 20235 min read

FISHING/HUNTING/FORAGING

Pine Tip Syrup

Have you ever looked at a tree and thought, “Hey, that looks geed enough to eat!”? Probably not, but one taste of this delicious syrup,...

Wildflower Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Jul 2, 20235 min read

RECIPES & COOKING

Wildflower Salad With Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

Nothing says summer to me like a good fresh salad, especially one filled with the garden's bounty. And it doesn’t hurt that this salad is...

How to Collect, Clean, and Store Farm Fresh Eggs

Jun 26, 20236 min read

CHICKENS

How to Collect, Clean, and Store Farm Fresh Eggs

Let’s be honest; if you have chickens, it’s all about the eggs! Farm-fresh eggs are fresher, tastier, and more nutrient-rich than...

How to Make Mullein Tincture & Why You Should

Jun 19, 20234 min read

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How to Make Mullein Tincture & Why You Should

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Chances are you’ve seen mullein growing, possibly in your yard or by the roadside. It’s possible you’ve even considered this fuzzy plant...

Jun 12, 20233 min read

FISHING/HUNTING/FORAGING

Making Mallow Seed Capers

Common Mallow (Malva neglecta), a plant with many names including Cheese Mallow, Buttonweed, Cheese Weed, Round Dock, Cheeses, and...

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