How You Can Score Some Free Canning Jars
Did you know that some store bought items come in glass jars that you can re-use for your canning?
Kendra Lynne
Bitter Bolting Lettuce: What to Do About It
This is what happens when you don’t harvest your lettuce fast enough… it bolts!
30+ Chores You Should Do on Your Homestead This Winter
Just because the days are shorter and the temps are colder doesn’t mean there isn’t work that still needs to be done! There’s always something to do on a homestead.
20 Ways To Save Money On Laundry
“When you are living on a tight budget like my family is you have to find ways to save $$ in every department! Here are some ideas for saving money on doing laundry…”
Composting The Easy Way!
When it came to achieving “the perfect nitrogen to carbon ratio”, I was totally lost. Did it have to be so complicated? Actually, it doesn’t! Here’s all you need to know to start making your own ‘black gold’ in no time!
Kendra Lynne Says Goodbye, and an Exciting New Chapter For The Blog!
Friends, I don’t even know how to begin this post. When I started this blog nine years ago, I never dreamed of what it would become. I was a newbie homesteader with absolutely zero experience living off the land. I didn’t know how to garden. I didn’t know a thing about raising chickens, or goats, … Read more
Raising Freedom Ranger Chickens For Meat
Our experience raising Freedom Ranger chickens for meat, and why I would recommend them for your homestead.
Lunch Fail and Wasted Food. DAY 5 of the 30-Day No Grocery Shopping Challenge!
Today was a good reminder of the importance of planning food storage for kids!
30-Day No Grocery Shopping Challenge for National Preparedness Month! DAY 1.
How long could you survive without going to the grocery store? Take the 30-Day No Grocery Shopping Challenge with me in honor of National Preparedness Month, and see how long you can hang!
Thrive Life Muffin Mix Review
I get it. Sometimes we just don’t have time to whip up a big breakfast for the family on busy weekday mornings. Thrive Life Muffin Mix to the rescue!
How To Use a Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker (Non-Electric)
Bring a little nostalgia to your next backyard BBQ cookout with homemade ice cream made in an old fashioned hand crank ice cream maker!
Lemon Buttermilk Wonderberry Muffins
Wonderberries are a fun addition to an edible landscape. Here’s a recipe I’ve adapted for turning these somewhat bland berries into delicious baked treats!
Homeschool Curriculums For Teaching Multiple Grade Levels.
Here are my favorite homeschool curriculums for teaching multiple children at different grade levels, including workbooks and online courses. 1st Grade through High School.
Why We Prepare, And What Scares Me Most
A lot is going on in our country right now. A lot is going on with technology, the economy, and the world stage. It would be naive of us to assume that life as we know it will always be as it is now. Will you be caught off guard?
Our New Metal Roof! Before and After.
See before and after photos of our modular home with new metal roofing installed. What a difference!
25 Tips To Keep Mice Away From Your Home
Mice can be a real problem in and around the home. Here are 11 things you can do to keep mice away from your house and out of your food. Your additional tips welcomed!