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Tuscan Sausage, Potato and White Bean Soup ~ Recipe

BySamantha January 6, 2023

This rustic and hearty soup is substantial enough to serve as a main course. The sausage and seasonings add a lot of flavor, while big chunks of potato make for a satisfying meal. Pair with a crisp, green side salad and dinner is served! My absolute favourite comfort food in the winter time when the…

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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!…

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…

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What is a Homestead and what does Homesteading mean to me?

BySamantha October 27, 2022October 25, 2022

Are you thinking of homesteading and not sure what homesteading really means? Well, I am going to share with you what homesteading means to me and hopefully it will help you figure out what it means to you. What Is Homesteading? Dictionary.com defines the word “homestead” as: Old English hamstede “home, town, village,” from home…

10 Myths and Misconceptions about Homesteading

BySamantha October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

So, you are thinking about homesteading, but haven’t quite taken the plunge yet. You might be stuck worrying about some very common myths and misconceptions that float around. Well, I am here today to debunk them for you and I hope to make you even more inspired to homestead. Here are the 10 Most Common…

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…

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…

Easy Hearty Beef Taco Salad Recipe

BySamantha September 26, 2022September 25, 2022

Who doesn’t love tacos? I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t love tacos, have you? If such a unicorn exists would you let me know? Anyways, my family and especially my kids, love “Taco Tuesday” and really almost any Mexican food is a hit around our house. Here’s the thing though, sometimes you…

4 Ways to Use Pumpkin Spice in Your Adult Fall Drink Recipes

BySamantha September 26, 2022September 25, 2022

Are you a pumpkin spice fan like me? Do you go home after work in the fall, get all cozy, curl up with a book and a cup of something pumpkin spice flavoured to get the best cozy feels this time of year? May add a dash of alcohol to really give it some pep! I…