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How to Make Apple Pie Filling and Preserve it Two Ways
This Apple Pie Filling is one of my favorite ways to use apples in the fall. My neighbor has a bunch of apple trees on his property so we have made it a new tradition to pick a ton of apples every year that we can. We go over there with a few five-gallon buckets and you can’t even tell we took an apple off of those trees! They’re so delicious and it is so fun testing the different varieties of apples as they ripen. Each year we make new memories from my older daughter climbing in the trees to my one-year-old realizing her love of apples while she’s plopped…
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Simple Apple Butter Recipe & Waterbath Canning Tips
If you like fall flavors you’re going to LOVE this Apple Butter. A super sweet and thick butter with an apple cinnamon taste. You can pair it with toast, yogurt, granola, pancakes or waffles, biscuits, or use it as a glaze for roasted meats. This is a super easy recipe that you can make if you have some extra apples or applesauce. You can make it on the stove, in an instant pot, or in a crockpot. Whichever you choose I know you’re going to love it. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us offset the cost of running the blog. We…
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6 Fall Recipes You’ll Love This Season
Autumn is such a special time in the kitchen. Here in Northern Illinois, it is starting to get pretty chilly and there’s nothing better than the savory smells of one of these Fall Recipes circling the house. Whether it’s comfort casseroles or easy crockpot soups, I know you’ll love this roundup of fall recipes. Leave a comment to let us know which ones you’re excited to try! 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. Chicken…
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Discover 3 Amazing Tallow Products for Dry Winter Skin Relief
Tallow products have become super popular recently, and for good reason! They are so beneficial to our skin and I think the benefits need to be talked about more. Using Tallow for Dry Skin this winter (or anytime really) will be a game changer for you and I can’t wait! 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. Tallow is rendered beef fat. Yup, you read that right! When you render…
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How to Rebatch Jelly That Didn’t Set Properly
“HELP! It’s been more than 24 hours since I made my jelly and it didn’t set!” This happened to me a few times when I tried to use a couple of low-sugar pectin recipes for my grape jelly. All I wanted was to enjoy homemade grape jelly with a little less sugar, is that too much to ask? Apparently so. Well, my mishaps are for your benefit because now I can share how to Rebatch Jelly that didn’t set. If you need a few more jam and jelly recipes to try out, here are 12 Jam and Jelly Recipes great for Beginners. This post contains affiliate links. This will not…
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5 Essential Nontoxic Swaps for a More Nontoxic Home
There’s no doubt that nontoxic living is “in” right now and for good reason! We all hear about the negative side effects of microplastics, fragrances, and packaged foods. I hope this will inspire you to make a few Nontoxic Swaps. It can be so overwhelming to try to tackle everything and switch your whole life around though. I would argue that it is nearly impossible to do so. Over the last several years, as I learn more and more about ingredients and chemicals added to some of our foods and everyday products, I have slowly started to switch some things out and eliminate some other things from our homes and…
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Make & Can Unsweetened Applesauce: A How To Guide
Applesauce is a staple side dish and snack in our house. I love to eat it with cottage cheese and my daughters enjoy it with their lunch several times weekly. It doesn’t get old for us! The first time I made applesauce I was pleasantly surprised that it was so easy. I mean…it’s just apples and water! I’ve learned a few tips and tricks on the tools to use to make it easier and tried different variations throughout the years. You can add cinnamon or different fruits to your applesauce to add extra flavor. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us to…
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Easy Raspberry Crumble: A Delightful Dessert for Every Occasion
If you’ve been around our blog for a little while you’ll know I’m a little obsessed with my crumble recipe and I’m excited to share another variation with you today! The beauty of this general crumble recipe is that you can use fresh or frozen fruit and canned pie filling (like this strawberry rhubarb filling or blueberry pie filling). You can also make it as big or small as you want to fit whatever pan or dish you have. So grab some raspberries and try your own Raspberry Crumble. Don’t forget to comment on this blog post when you try this recipe, we love hearing from you! For additional delightful…
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The Official Secret On How To Identify Parasites And Coccidia
OK OK, It is no secret. But there are a lot of us, most of us I would say, that don’t know how to identify parasites or coccidia in our chickens, ducks, rabbits, and even dogs unless we go to a veterinarian. This is all great if you have the ability to take your animals to see a vet, But when it comes to animals like backyard chickens or ducks there is a huge population of people who don’t have a veterinarian that lives by them that treats these animals. So learning how to Identify Parasites and Coccidia can save an animal’s life. This skill also will help your animal…
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How To Make Bar Soap Last Longer: 4 Tips For Proper Storage And Usage to Save you Money
There are a few ways to make natural Bar Soap Last Longer between uses. Let’s face it, high-quality soap made with high-quality organic ingredients is pricey. You want to make it last as long as possible and get all those nutritious ingredients onto your skin, not down the drain. Check out these simple tips and tricks to lengthen the life of your soap. 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. 1. Use a Soap Saver…
