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Mulled Apple Cider with a Spicy Twist

BySamantha December 22, 2022

The “twist” with this mulled apple cider recipe is the addition of five-spice powder, rather than classic pumpkin pie spices. It adds a little something special to an already great tasting combination. One of the best things about this delicious recipe is the warm and wonderful aroma that fills your home every time you make…

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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Delight Cookies ~ Recipe

BySamantha December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

If you are looking for a simple, quick chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe that doesn’t even need to bake in the oven, then you have come to the right place! These cookies are a classic in our household, I got the recipe from my mom and she used to make them when I was a kid!…

Delicious Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oats

BySamantha December 6, 2022

If you are a busy mom like me, mornings can be super hectic, so this make-ahead slow cooker oats recipe means one less thing you need to do before you start your day. Set it all up in your slow cooker the night before and as an added bonus, this healthy and delicious overnight breakfast…

Harvest Recipes ~ Spiced Plum Sauce

BySamantha November 3, 2022November 2, 2022

In the fall, when fruit trees like plums and apples are plentiful, I am always looking for really good recipes to preserve the abundance of the harvest. If you have a dark plum or I’ve heard them being called an Italian plum tree know someone who does, this is a really fantastic sauce to make…

My Top 5 Favorite Cookbooks

BySamantha October 16, 2022October 16, 2022

If you are looking for some new favourite cookbooks to help you get inspired to cook good wholesome, nutritious, delicious food then here are my current top 5 favourite cookbooks. These cookbooks have inspired me in many ways and have helped to know what to cook with fresh ingredients from our gardens as well as…

Healthy and Home-Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp – Recipe

BySamantha October 14, 2022

One of my absolute favourite things to bake in the fall is Apple Crisp. My family loves to eat for dessert with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or even better, for breakfast with some milk or even for an after school snack. With this healthy version of home-baked cinnamon apple crisp, I have no…

How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent and My Homestead Laundry Routine

BySamantha October 11, 2022October 9, 2022

As homesteaders, we generally like to learn how to make and grow things ourselves. I have started experimenting with making different homemade natural cleaners and today I’d like to share with you two recipes for make your own homemade laundry detergent. Making your own homemade laundry detergent is a great way to save time and…

How to Throw a Fun Frugal Christmas Party on a Budget

BySamantha October 10, 2022October 9, 2022

Christmas time is one the best times of the year, but as we all know, it can also be one of the most stressful times of the year, especially when you are on a tight budget. My family has always been on a tight budget so I have worked hard to perfect some frugal ideas…

Easy Ways to Make An Eco Friendly Homestead

BySamantha October 7, 2022October 6, 2022

I know we all want to do our part to protect the environment, but when you don’t have a large income that can be seem difficult, if not impossible. But doing your part doesn’t have to be hard. Small steps add up to a big difference, you just have to know which ones to take….

10 Frugal Kitchen Tips for the Holiday Season

BySamantha October 5, 2022October 1, 2022

Food and the holidays go hand in hand. So even though our grocery bills have already begun to skyrocket, the closer it gets to the holidays the high the grocery bill is going to go. If you follow these 10 frugal tips in the kitchen this holiday season, you will be happy with the money…