Simple Gift Ideas Using Essential Oils
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Simple Gift Ideas Using Essential Oils

During the holiday season, one of the most treasured traditions is to not only give gifts to your loved ones, but to make those gifts. You can use essential oils not only to make gifts, but simple ones that don’t require a lot of time. Here are some simple gift ideas that use essential oils. Lotion or Foot…

Fall Homestead Chores List
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Fall Homestead Chores List

It’s October already? Oh boy, I guess that means it’s time for Fall Homestead chores! I wish I could say I was really organized and had lists and things but that’s just not going to happen this year. Our homestead is based in the southeastern part of British Columbia, Canada and although we don’t see…

Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Halloween Meals
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Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Halloween Meals

When it comes to holidays, the family cook may feel frustrated because they feel they are in a rut. They want to offer their family something different but may not be able to come up with ideas. These fun meals make really great Halloween party food on a budget. Consider turning everyday dinners into spooky…

How To Start Meal Planning for Healthy School Lunches
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How To Start Meal Planning for Healthy School Lunches

Are you ready to feel like a super mom this fall? Meal prepping and planning healthy, homemade food for your kids school lunches is a great way to start the year off right. At least we can start the year off right, right? I’m not promising anything after a few months 😉 Meal planning lunches…

5 Healthy Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings
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5 Healthy Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings

When you have teenagers like I do, one meal that is often forgotten about is breakfast. You and your family should eat a nutritious breakfast, even on your busiest morning. Luckily, the following grab-and-go breakfast ideas are both easy to prepare and can be very healthy. Even as a busy homestead mom, you can prepare…

Lessons Kids Can Learn from Gardening
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Lessons Kids Can Learn from Gardening

Kids can learn so much when they garden. Not just about the process of gardening either, but about life cycles, water conservation, tending to chores, following directions, and so much more. Gardening is such a well-rounded teaching tool not only for science, but also in life lessons. You will be surprised at just how much…