Homemaking

30 Christmas Gifts for Homesteaders

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keep getting asked this year, “What do you want for Christmas?”. It’s the first year I feel really uncertain – not necessarily because I don’t know what I want, but moreso because a lot of the things I want we are not quite ready to commit to yet as a household. For example, until we have our homestead cleared of the trees, I can’t make the property layout to determine where fruit trees are going to go. All of this to say, I’m having to be creative which has led me down the path of compiling this list. Maybe you’re a homesteader and you’re not sure what to ask for or maybe you’ve got a homesteader in your life and you’re not sure the best Christmas gifts for homesteaders. If that’s the case, I hope you find some great ideas in this list.

Lavender Latte Coffee Syrup Recipe

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After preserving lavender from last year’s yield, I decided why not make some lavender coffee syrup and enjoy a lavender latte from home? It’s a pretty easy recipe, especially if you’re an experienced barista, but even if you’re not it’s too easy not to end up with a delicious and soothing drink by the end.

Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

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Craving a scrumptious homemade treat that’s both simple and satisfying after a hard day’s work picking fresh blueberries? This easy blueberry cobbler recipe is a dessert that showcases the natural sweetness of plump blueberries, enveloped in a comforting crust that’s as golden as the sun (we like things golden around here!) with a delightful and savory surprise found in every bite of melted cream cheese. This dessert is perfect for both seasoned bakers and those just starting out. Your kiddos will be ecstatic to help you turn their berry blue finds into a yummy treat. This easy blueberry cobbler will be your go-to recipe when you come in from the field.

How to Create Your Own Wild Flower Arrangements

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Whether you’re oggling the beautiful blooms in your flower garden or the wild spectacles brightening up the woodlands and fields, you can bring the beauty indoors to a kitchen table near you by creating your own wild flower arrangements – or any flower arrangements. Some of the reasons I love wild flower arrangements specifically are because you can get seasonal gems highlighting your home and it also let’s you appreciate the flowers in your yard while gaining a piece of the wild beauty outside without taking away anything from your personal garden beds.

Our Old Camper Remodel: Transformation of a ’99 Damon Hornet

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Because we sold our house in order to move to Tennessee and homestead, we needed a place to live while we waited to get our land and a house. We decided to do an old camper remodel for the six months we expected to be out of a house. After stalking Facebook Marketplace for a couple weeks, we finally found a 1999 Damon Hornet for sale at a good deal and fixed it up on a budget. Spoiler Alert: from experience, I can say an old camper remodel is definitely possible (and worth it) – in case, you were doubting.

The Late Blooming Orchid

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It’s been four years since this orchid last bloomed… While it’s been dormant, it’s been watered and kept alive in hopes it would bloom once again.  An orchid’s dormancy can last up to nine months (under the right conditions), but in order for it to re-bloom, it requires a specific combination of fertilization, air flow, … Read more

Recipe for Green Tea and Lemon Grass Cold Process Soap

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What better way to start off this new year than with a fresh, clean slate … and a fresh, clean soap recipe? This green tea and lemon grass bar was my first try at cold process soap and I don’t think I could be more pleased with the results. The scent is lovely without being overwhelming and the bars are luxe and beautiful. Even after experimenting with my own special blend of oils to get the perfect consistency, it ended up being exactly what I had hoped – the perfect balance of cleansing and conditioning. Spa day anyone?

Our Home Buying Experience

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Buying a home is a roller coaster of an experience. There are ups and downs, fast and slow moments, going back and forth. At one point you are exhilarated from the thrill and the next you want to scream at the top of your lungs. The entire time there was a pit in the bottom of my stomach due to the excitement of a new journey. For a smoother transition, here’s what I learned and what I wish I knew going into this process.