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Medicinal Herbal Remedies, Natural Living

Fig Leaf Tea – It’s Healthy and it Tastes Amazing!

Fig leaf Tea is so amazing! When we moved into our house, we had a Brown Turkey Fig Tree in our yard. I was so excited about the tasty little…

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August 15, 2021
Canning, Food Preservation, Fruit Preserves & Pie Fillings, Water Bath Canning

How to can Blueberry Pie Filling to Use All Year

A few years ago, I learned how to make and can pie filling, and I will never turn back! Try this Blueberry Pie Filling and I promise you will be…

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March 24, 2022
Canned Vegetables, Canning, Food Preservation, Pressure Canning

How to Pressure Can Diced Onions for Long-Lasting Flavor

There are a few different ways to preserve onions. If you don’t have a lot of space to keep whole onions throughout the winter or extra freezer space to keep…

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September 9, 2024
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    Essential Oils For Tallow Soap: Unlock Their Luxurious Benefits And Uses

    September 1, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Essential Oils for Soap enhance the beneficial properties of the oils used and align with a more natural and holistic approach to skincare. We love to use essential oils for their luxurious aroma and other beneficial properties. Essential oils can play a big part in the healing and well-being of your skin. Discover some of our favorite oils to use below! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us to offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we are using and are items we would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more info. Benefits of…

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    Elderberry Syrup Recipe: Make It Once, Use It All Winter

    August 26, 2024 / 9 Comments

    Elderberry syrup is one of my go-to herbal remedies for cold and flu season, and I make it every year.It’s packed with immune-supporting goodness, comes together with just a few ingredients, and gives me peace of mind knowing what’s actually in it. Whether I’m pouring a spoonful for sniffly kiddos or tucking away jars for winter, this syrup is a simple and powerful way to stay ahead of seasonal bugs. Let me show you how I make this elderberry syrup recipe—with options to can, freeze, or keep it fresh. If you need more herbal remedies, check out our Natural Living and Herbal Remedies page. This post contains affiliate links. This…

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    The Ultimate Simple Rhubarb Pie Recipe: Classic and Delicious

    August 18, 2024 / 1 Comment

    We’re a big fan of simple rhubarb pie and missed it a lot when we lived on the east and west coasts of the US. Little did we know, rhubarb is a Midwest thing, and I couldn’t find it in other areas! I’ve shared several other rhubarb recipes that I LOVE to make during fresh rhubarb season and then with frozen rhubarb during the winter. Make it the classic way with just rhubarb, or add strawberries for a sweet variation. Try it with a traditional pie crust or a crumble top to add a little more sweetness to the top of this delicious pie. Grab this recipe if you’re looking…

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    3 Important Reasons to STOP Storing Canning Jars With Rings

    August 14, 2024 / 5 Comments

    I know it seems kind of weird and your jars might look a little naked but there are a few important reasons to be storing canning jars WITHOUT the rings. This extra step is worth it for your family’s safety and piece of mind. If you’re looking for some canning recipes you’re in the right place! Check out my Black Raspberry Jam recipe or this delicious Chicken Soup Pressure Canning recipe. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support!…

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    August 10, 2024 / 4 Comments

    Sweet corn is one of those things during the summer that I look forward to! Nothing beats fresh corn on the cob, except when you can have Canned Sweet Corn in the dead of winter and still enjoy that delicious flavor. Grab this simple pressure canner recipe a try and enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog.We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more info. I love opening canned sweet corn knowing the quality and taste is going to be exactly as it…

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    Zesty Dill Pickles: A New Classic Recipe

    August 5, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Don’t be going and getting too impressed after I tell you this, but…I did win 1st place at the county fair with these Zesty Dill Pickles. I just want you to know that when you’re deciding if you want to try it or not. 😆 After trying many different pickle recipes over the last several years, this zesty dill pickle recipe is the one that has been requested over and over by friends who have tried it! Want more step-by-step tips and recipes? Visit my complete Water Bath Canning Guide for safe, delicious canning ideas all year long. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but…

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    If you’ve ever been curious about making your own Dandelion-Infused Oil, you’re about to discover just how simple and rewarding it can be. Those sunny yellow blooms in your yard aren’t just weeds; they’re packed with skin-soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits perfect for homemade remedies. Every spring, I gather fresh dandelions to create a rich, golden oil that can be used in salves, lotions, and even massage blends. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to make dandelion-infused oilusing a quick, effective method that preserves all the natural goodness. This is just one of many herbs to use; discover more in our full guide to Herbal-Infused Oils. This post contains…

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    Learn How To Make This Homemade Chess / Ooey Gooey Cake

    July 15, 2024 / No Comments

    Growing up, my aunt made the most amazing cake ever! A chess cake! It was one of my favorites and what everyone begged me to bring to holiday get-togethers as an adult. It was not until doing a deep dive into trying to learn how to make this Homemade chess cake that I learned that calling it a ‘Chess Cake’ is only what the Southerners call it. The North calls it an ‘Ooey Gooey Cake’. Whatever you call it, it is made the same and absolutely delicious. The only issue I had with it is that it is made with a box cake recipe, and I have been trying to…

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    Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to pressure can because you don’t need many ingredients! Grab your green beans & canning salt and you will be ready to go. Green beans are one of the first pressure-canning recipes I tried a few years ago and we’ve been enjoying green beans from the garden ever since. Read on to see step-by-step directions on how to make Pressure Canned Green Beans. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we use and would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support!…

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    Learn How to Grow Loofahs and Never Buy Another Sponge

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    Ahh, you amazing cleaning tool that we call the sponge. Oh, how we love thee! But you have done us wrong! If not, just the fact that you over time cost us vast amounts of money, now we are faced with the fact that you are poisoning us. Therefore, we shall grow loofahs like the hippies and toss your microplastic-producing square-shaped head to the curb! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but helps us to offset the cost of running the blog. We only share products we are using and are items we would recommend to a friend. Thank you for your support! Click ‘HERE’ for more…

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Author Sam Rossi

Sam Rossi

 Mom, Montessori Teacher, Homeschooling Teacher, DIY Lover, Gardener

Lisa Scott

Wife, Mom, Homeschooling Teacher, DIY Lover, Gardener, Running a little farm over here and loving it!

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