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Kendra Lynne

A city girl learning to homestead on an acre of land in the country. Wife and homeschooling mother of four. Enjoying life, and everything that has to do with self sufficient living.

The Easiest Way To Clean Vomit From Carpet

August 7, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
baking soda

No more sopping and gagging. Here’s the absolute easiest way to clean throw-up from your floor.

Categories Homemade Cleaners 78 Comments

The Toothbrush That’s A Chewing Stick

December 20, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
miswak natural toothbrush

This little stick can effectively replace your toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth wash, floss, and teeth whitening products!! And the best part, it’s completely natural.

Categories Natural Beauty 41 Comments

How To Can Strawberry Jam. It’s Easy!

November 2, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

Strawberry jam can be canned from fresh or frozen strawberries. Here’s how to make your own homemade strawberry jam no matter the season!

Categories Canning Tags strawberries 9 Comments

Homesteading When You’re Flat Broke

June 25, 2025 by Kendra Lynne
woman harvesting sweet potatoes

I know all about trying to homestead on a very limited budget. Let me share with you the FOUR things you need to get started homesteading without spending a penny! You might be surprised.

Categories Homesteading 152 Comments

Homemade Marshmallows (Kosher)

April 21, 2026 by Kendra Lynne

You’ll never go back to store bought marshmallows once you try these!! I promise you. They’re heavenly.

Categories Recipes Tags dessert 7 Comments

Wood Stoves and Humidity: Do They Dry Out the Air?

March 19, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
South Bend wood cook stove

Adding humidity back to the air when you burn a wood stove is really important. Here are a couple of ways you can do that.

Categories Off-Grid 18 Comments

Two Ways To Render Tallow: Crockpot and Stovetop

November 22, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
rendered tallow in jar

Rendering fat sounds like a long, complicated process. Actually, it couldn’t be easier! Here are two ways to make tallow in your kitchen with tools you already have on hand.

Categories Kitchen Tags beef 15 Comments

Get Rid of Cradle Cap Naturally

November 2, 2022 by Kendra Lynne

Here’s the trick to getting that yucky build-up off of baby’s scalp for good!! Naturally!

Categories Natural Remedies 48 Comments

Going Off Grid: Getting Rid of the Dishwasher.

December 20, 2023 by Kendra Lynne

Getting rid of our automatic dishwasher is one part of how we’re preparing to go off the grid. Here’s a creative way we filled the empty space the old appliance left behind.

Categories Off-Grid 19 Comments

How to Can Potatoes Step by Step

August 24, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
jars of canned potatoes

Canning potatoes is a great way to preserve them! Here’s an easy tutorial on how to can potatoes at home.

Categories Canning Tags potatoes 10 Comments

How To Can Pickled Figs

October 21, 2022 by Kendra Lynne
harvested figs in basket

These “pickled” figs are canned in a sweet brine of sugar, cinnamon and cloves. They’re better than candy. If you have access to fresh figs, you have got to try this recipe!

Categories Canning 14 Comments

How To Easily Convert a Chest Freezer to a Fridge

August 28, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
re-purposed chest freezer to fridge filled with food

Here’s the easiest way to convert a standard chest freezer into an energy efficient fridge which can be run on solar power. No re-wiring required!

Categories Off-Grid 111 Comments

The Solar Panels Are Up!

July 12, 2024 by Kendra Lynne
solar panels hooked

Our solar panels are up and running! Let me walk you through our setup so you can see what we did…

Categories Off-Grid 36 Comments

Catnip An Edible Herb You Should Grow

March 29, 2023 by Kendra Lynne
catnip plant

Catnip is an important herb for anyone looking to treat their family naturally. Here’s what I do with mine, and how you can use catnip yourself.

Categories Herbs 18 Comments

Hyssop Oxymel: How to Grow and Use It

September 8, 2026 by Kendra Lynne
a jar of homemade hyssop oxymel

Learn to grow and use hyssop to treat stubborn coughs and chest congestion. Here’s how…

Categories Natural Remedies Tags herbs 10 Comments

How To Freeze Potatoes

August 4, 2025 by Kendra Lynne
whole frozen potatoes in Zipper bag

When you have an abundant harvest and don’t have time to can it all at once, freezing is another great option for preserving potatoes.

Categories Freezing Tags potatoes 21 Comments
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kendra lynne
"Hi! I'm Kendra. I'm a wife, mother, and homesteader. I love everything that has to do with simple living. I'm a canning instructor, an avid gardener, and a constant learner of old-fashioned skills. Here is where I share it all. Welcome to the adventure!"
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