Category Archives: Homestead How-To

New Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe

I’ve tried a couple different homemade laundry soap recipes, but don’t love have the big bucket of goopy stuff in my laundry room. Recently I came across a different recipe from Dana at The White Silk Purse.  Love the idea … Continue reading

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Freezing Eggs

I love my hens, and I love getting fresh eggs everyday!  I also love the look on people’s faces when I casually mention that I have chickens in my backyard As much as I love the fresh eggs, I’m amazed … Continue reading

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Is that safe to eat?

In our family, we ask ourselves this question often – a little too often!  As I make the move to more whole foods, I sometimes find myself looking at food that’s been on the shelf or in the refrigerator and … Continue reading

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Soap Making Photos…finally

The last several days have been a blur!  I feel like I’ve hardly been home, and I’m really missing spending time working on the many projects I’d like to continue or start (more on my “list” later). As promised I’m … Continue reading

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Tea Tree Soap

Today I made soap – “Citrus Fresh” (orange and lemon).  I took photos, but will wait until the soap is ready to be cut tomorrow morning to get the last pics, then I’ll post them here. Emily and Christine, I’m … Continue reading

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Drying Herbs – Mint

I read in one of my herb books that if an herb is “taking over” that means you’re not using it.  Well, anything in the mint family will definitely take over, but cutting it does help keep it under control.  … Continue reading

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