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Health

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

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
Chickens

A Better Way to Seal your Backyard Chicken Coop

Have you spent hours on the internet trying to find the best way to Seal Your Chicken Coop? ME TOO! It is crazy the amount of time I have poured…

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May 3, 2022
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  • apple jelly
    Canning

    Easy Apple Jelly Recipe Made with Juice

    November 14, 2024 / 3 Comments

    I believe canning is for everyone and if you’re new to it, this is a great recipe for you to start with. This Apple Jelly recipe using powdered pectin and apple juice is so easy and you don’t have to have fresh apples in sight. When it comes to canning the options are endless. There’s something so special about grabbing something homemade off the shelf in the dead of winter from the summer months when you were hard at work. If you need a few more jelly or jam recipes check out these 12 Jam and Jelly Recipes for Beginners. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything…

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    Samantha

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    Free Little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern

    November 13, 2024 / 1 Comment

    This cute little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern is part of the collection of appliques I made for my daughter’s monthly photos when she was a baby! These were so fun to make and personalize. I wanted to share the patterns with you because they are great for beginner crocheters. These pumpkins are a great little project for fall decor, Halloween, and Thanksgiving too. You can use them as appliques on larger crochet projects, like bags, pillows, wall hangings, gift bags, clothes, etc. The options are endless on what you can do with these easy crochet pumpkins. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us…

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    How to Make Canned Tomatoes: Water vs. Juice Methods Explained

    November 11, 2024 / No Comments

    If you’re a gardener who plants tomatoes or someone who likes to buy tomatoes while they are in season or on sale, you HAVE to know this simple canning recipe to preserve that freshness all year. Canning tomatoes is one of the best ways to save them for later. I love using Canned Tomatoes in my recipes. Every time I open a new can I am so excited that I was able to grow part of our meal. I especially like that I know there are no harmful chemicals or additives in it! So grab this recipe and get some canning done next time you have a few tomatoes. This…

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  • Recipes

    Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: An Easy, One-Bowl Recipe

    November 10, 2024 / No Comments

    This is such a simple recipe and delicious and one I bet you will use regularly once you know it. I don’t know about you but when I buy bananas my family either eats them all in 3 seconds or they suddenly don’t feel like eating bananas for weeks. So, I often find myself with a whole bunch of bananas that are too ripe to eat. Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins to the rescue! The best part is that you can throw them in the freezer and they are just as good coming out of the freezer as they are the day you made them. For more mouthwatering recipes, explore the…

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    How to Dry Dandelions Easily for Tea, Skincare, & More

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    Easy + Luxurious Dandelion Tallow Sugar Scrub for Smooth, Radiant Skin

    November 9, 2024 / 1 Comment

    In the spring, I collected dandelions, dried them, and made this dandelion-infused oil! Since then, it has been patiently waiting for me to use it in a soap, balm, or scrub recipe. Well, today is the day! This Dandelion Tallow Sugar Scrub combines gentle organic sugar exfoliation and smooth tallow moisturization with dandelion-infused oil and lavender essential oil. It can be used on your body or is gentle enough for facial use. If you’re a busy mom (or a working + homeschooling mom like me) work this sugar scrub into your Self-Care Habits. This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost you anything but will help us to offset…

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    How to Make Apple Pie Filling and Preserve it Two Ways

    November 8, 2024 / 1 Comment

    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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  • Canning,  Recipes

    Simple Apple Butter Recipe & Waterbath Canning Tips

    November 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

    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

    November 6, 2024 / 2 Comments

    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

    November 5, 2024 / No Comments

    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

    November 2, 2024 / 3 Comments

    “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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Author Sam Rossi

Sam Rossi

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

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

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