HomespunDrying Herbs for Teas

Drying Herbs for Teas

Drying herbs to make tea is one of the simplest, most relaxing ways to begin a homesteading life. Teas are nutritious, healing, and comforting, and bring a sense of peace and grounding to your day....

Happy HomesteadersFlower & Herb Syrup Recipe

Flower & Herb Syrup Recipe

Flower and herbal syrups are great to have around for many things. The flavor combinations are endless and delicious! Used to preserve fruits, as a delivery method for medicine, as a topping for fr...

HomespunElderberry Syrup Recipe

Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Have you ever wanted to make your own elderberry syrup? Here is a great and easy recipe. This syrup is versatile and can be customized how you like.    Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 cup dried elderb...

HomespunGinger Bugs

Ginger Bugs

No, there aren’t bugs that are specific to ginger. A ginger bug is a wild starter culture used to ferment drinks. You can make homemade probiotics, naturally bubbly soft drinks, sodas, herbal beers...

HomespunMocktails

Mocktails

Mocktails are a great way to enjoy a party or social gathering as they are non-alcoholic mixed drinks. If you are the designated driver, pregnant, or trying to reduce your alcohol consumption, mock...

Homespunusing-every-part-of-the-animal

Using Every Part of the Animal

When I cook meat, I like to be mindful of how I can use the parts of the animal that people often discard. Whether it’s making bone broth, creating tallow, or even making your own soap, there is g...

HomespunBeet Relish

Beet Relish

Beets are a fantastic superfood. They act as a bright red canvas you can customize for salads, use as salad additives, or, best of all, as a quick, cold snack to fit in between meals.  I don’t nec...

HomespunFlip Your Strip - Landscaping Water-Wise Parking Strips

Flip Your Strip - Landscaping Water-Wise Parking Strips

I’ve owned my home since 2017. Since doing so, the grass strips between my sidewalk and the street in front of my house have been the bane of my existence. This troublesome area was once full of w...

HomespunPropagating House Plants

Propagating House Plants

If you are on Plant-Tok (the plant parent side of Tiktok, for those that don’t already know), you will know the song constantly in my head: “When you buy a little plant, and it's doing great, you b...

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Herbs For Hiking

I live in a beautiful place right at the foot of the Wasatch Mountain range. Our elevation starts at about 4298 ft and goes up from there. It is absolutely incredible. Our home is nestled right up ...

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