It’s no secret that we are big fans of tallow around here. Whether used for cooking or skin care products, tallow is a staple for our family. After trying everything under the sun to help my skin, prone to dryness, tallow balm has been far and away my favorite. After our infant son began to…
Sauerkraut is a staple in our fridge at all times and pulled out almost daily to add a boost of flavor, deep nutrition, and healthy gut bacteria to our meals. But, making your own lacto-fermented sauerkraut can be intimidating! We will walk you through exactly how to make your own red cabbage sauerkraut (or green)…
Our budget-conscious family is sold on the Kiwi Mattress! In terms of price and quality, it can’t be beat. This My Green Mattress Kiwi review breaks down why we trust our sleep to My Green Mattress for ourselves and our children. Are you doing mattress research for your kids? Maybe even yourself? Want something with…
Need a quick and easy dessert that will still impress your family, friends, and dinner guests? Look no further! This easy no bake pots de crème can be whipped up in five minutes and only contains five ingredients, yet feels and tastes oh so fancy! Truth be told, I’m not an expert baker. Elaborate, fancy,…
There are hundreds of different variations on making a mean chili. But, in our opinion, this butternut squash chili in the slow cooker trumps all. The thick and creamy texture that comes with pureed butternut squash paired with traditional chili ingredients makes it a hearty, sweet yet savory chili that can’t be beat! Why Butternut…
Kitchen countertops take a beating! When it comes to sealing your butcher block countertops you don’t want to settle for any run-of-the-mill sealer. Trust us – we’ve tried! When it comes to sealing, Tung Oil for butcher block is your best bet! After two years of heavy use, our countertops finished with 100% Pure Tung…
Poached eggs in just a few minutes that are almost completely hands off with no swirling vortex of water required! These Instant Pot poached eggs are the easiest way to top any breakfast sandwich or piece of toast for the perfect meal in no time. After renovating three kitchens in less than eight years, I’ve…
We’ll share our experience as a family with young kids living without a TV, the benefits we’ve seen, and TV alternatives you can turn to for entertainment, information, and education. The Case For Living Without A TV Back in 2016 I came across this statistic: The average American watches nearly 10 YEARS of television over…
When it comes to recipes fit for a homesteader, look no further than eggnog. Full of milk, cream, and eggs, all the things that homesteaders love best. While we generally save eggnog for a special treat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we often get requests from our kids to make eggnog all year round. Thankfully,…
There are cheers all around when these gluten free butternut squash muffins show up for breakfast or a quick snack. You can whip them up in just a few minutes and they freeze very well. And, as far a gluten free baking recipes go, the texture is excellent and they only require a few staple…