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A rustic setting with fresh vegetables. On the left, there's a bowl filled with vibrant green arugula leaves. In the center, a wooden stump serves as a makeshift table, holding a bunch of fresh green herbs, possibly rosemary or thyme. Adjacent to the stump, there's a bowl filled with bright red cherry tomatoes on their vine. To the right, a bunch of orange carrots with their green tops is placed next to a long, green zucchini. The backdrop consists of a burlap sack and a rustic metal plate. The entire scene exudes a farmhouse or countryside vibe, emphasizing fresh produce.

Why We Grow Our Own Food

ByJen October 29, 2024November 29, 2024

CANCER… Enough said. Okay- just kidding. There’s lots to be said. There’s also heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, & many…

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Candied pieces of fruit on wooden skewers standing up in a tall glass in the sunlight in a kitchen.

5 Minute Easy Tanghulu Recipe (Chinese Candied Fruit)

ByJen August 14, 2024January 24, 2025

Scrolling through TikTok, I stumbled upon a viral trend that had my kids buzzing with excitement—Tanghulu. With its colorful…

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DIY Potting Soil

DIY Potting Soil

ByJen January 22, 2024August 16, 2024

Real dirt smells so good I could eat it…. But I won’t. ;). Kinda. But for reals y’all- when…

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several chickens outdoors eating feed

Fermented Chicken Feed

ByJen January 9, 2024May 18, 2024

I swear it’s like I’ve found my calling and I’ve run with it… Lately, all I seem to be…

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How to Activate a yogurt starter culture (with recipes)

How to Activate a yogurt starter culture (with recipes)

ByJen January 9, 2024December 2, 2024

Who’s all up into fermenting lately? That’s all I seem to want to do. Currently, we are fermenting kombucha,…

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Homemade Laundry Detergent (powder recipe)

ByJen January 8, 2024December 2, 2024

Did you know that the laundry detergent you are using may be loaded with chemicals? Chemicals that can (and…

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Sugar Free Blackberry jam Recipe (and no pectin)

ByJen January 8, 2024December 2, 2024

Get your spoon ready… Or maybe 4. You won’t be able to stop eating this jam. Just ask Jax…

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Essential Oils for Asthma

ByJen January 8, 2024December 2, 2024

I never really understood asthma…until my husband had an asthma attack right in front of me. I was terrified. …

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Jen

Hi I'm Jen, a Midwest homesteader. My husband and I produce almost all of our own food, which is hard work but rewarding. Homesteading has taught me to appreciate simple things like spending time with family and watching the sunset.

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