- How to Make Homemade Soap (No Fight Club Required)
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make homemade soap at home with simple ingredients, fun tips, and beginner-friendly steps, and save money!
- How to Make a Snow Dough Sensory Bin for Kids
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make a snow dough sensory bin for kids—an easy DIY sensory activity for preschoolers, teachers, and homeschoolers.
- What If You Could Make New Year’s Resolutions That Actually Prepare You for Anything?
by mindyannbrown
New Year’s resolutions to prepare for anything: practical, sustainable, and prepper-friendly goals for home, family, and self-sufficiency!
- The Best Portable Washing Machines for Off Grid Living
by mindyannbrown
Washing clothes off-grid doesn’t have to be hard. These five portable washing machines actually work for off-grid living!
- Easy Biodegradable DIY Laundry Scent Booster
by mindyannbrown
Freshen your laundry naturally with this easy, biodegradable DIY laundry scent booster — safe, gentle, and customizable with essential oils!
- How I Easily Start Culinary Herbs with My Kitchen Herb Kit
by mindyannbrown
Learn how I easily start culinary herbs from seed using my kitchen herb kit. Simple indoor seed starting for fresh, homegrown herbs.
- How I Easily Set Up My Indoor Mini Greenhouses
by mindyannbrown
See how I easily set up indoor mini greenhouses for seed starting. Perfect for small spaces, winter growing, and simple indoor gardening!
- How Zero-Waste Shampoo Bars Simplified My Low-Waste Routine
by mindyannbrown
I switched to zero-waste shampoo bars to simplify my low-waste routine and cut plastic—here’s my honest experience and why they work!
- How Zero-Waste Dish Detergent Bars Changed My Eco-Friendly Kitchen
by mindyannbrown
Discover why I switched to zero-waste dish detergent bars and how they transformed my eco-friendly kitchen while cutting plastic and waste.
- The Ultimate Guide To Eco-Friendly Living At Home
by mindyannbrown
Discover practical eco-friendly living tips for your home, from sustainable kitchens and DIY projects to low-waste holidays!
- The Complete Guide to Emergency Preparedness: Everything You Need to Thrive in Any Situation
by mindyannbrown
Master emergency preparedness with practical tips, survival strategies, and prepping solutions to keep your family safe and thriving.
- How to Create and Run an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
by mindyannbrown
Discover how to create an eco-friendly kitchen with composting, sustainable swaps, and easy ways to involve your family in reducing waste.
- How I Use a Simple Pet Hair Remover Tool to Keep My Home Clean
by mindyannbrown
Keep your home fur-free with the Potaroma Pet Hair Remover—easy cleanup for carpets, furniture, and pet beds.
- How a Bee Watering Station Can Increase Your Harvest Easily
by mindyannbrown
Discover how a bee watering station can boost pollination, support healthy bees, and increase your garden’s harvest with minimal effort!
- Why I Stock Mylar Emergency Blankets for Cold Weather and Survival
by mindyannbrown
Mylar emergency blankets are a small but powerful preparedness item. Here’s why I keep them stocked for cold weather survival and emergencies.
- The Best Garden Hose I Trust for Daily Chores
by mindyannbrown
An honest review of the lightweight, kink-free garden hose I rely on for everyday watering, cleaning, and homestead tasks.
- How Biodegradable Ziplock Bags Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly
by mindyannbrown
Make your kitchen eco-friendly with biodegradable ziplock bags. A simple, sustainable swap to reduce waste at home.
- How to Use Natural Loofahs Sponges In Your Home
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to use natural loofah sponges around your home for cleaning, bathing, and eco-friendly, sustainable living!
- Why I Started The Off Grid Barefoot Girl Blog
by mindyannbrown
Discover why I started The Off Grid Barefoot Girl, a blog about self-sufficiency, prepping, and living resiliently!
- How I’m Embracing a Slow and Meaningful Holiday Season Now
by mindyannbrown
Embrace a slow, meaningful holiday season with family time, cozy traditions, and plant-based meals. Tips for stress-free, joyful holidays.
- How to Make Homemade Fried Onions
by mindyannbrown
Make crispy, flavorful homemade fried onions using a buttermilk soak and seasoned flour dredge – perfect for casseroles, burgers, and snacks!
- The Best Garden Tool Set for Women
by mindyannbrown
Discover the best garden tool set that’s durable, practical, and perfect for women gardeners, which includes a beautiful bag!
- Easy Garden Fence Hack That Saves My Orchard
by mindyannbrown
Discover the simple garden fence hack I used to keep my small dogs out of the orchard using a temporary fence for dogs.
- The Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cream Pies
by mindyannbrown
Soft, chewy, and tangy — these sourdough chocolate chip oatmeal cream pies are the perfect sweet treat for sourdough lovers!
- The Best Emergency Hand Crank Radios: My Hands-On Review
by mindyannbrown
Hands-on review of emergency hand crank radios. See features, videos, and photos for solar, rechargeable, and flashlight use.
- How to Feed Your Family During the Government Shutdown
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to feed your family during the government shutdown with easy, affordable meals and smart budgeting tips for tough times.
- My Best Sourdough Sandwich Bread
by mindyannbrown
Bake the softest, most flavorful sourdough sandwich bread with this easy recipe—golden crust, tender crumb, and that perfect sourdough tang!
- 12 Best Tips for Creating an Eco-Friendly Household
by mindyannbrown
Best tips for an eco-friendly household—simple ways to reduce waste, save energy, and live sustainably at home.
- 25 Old-Fashioned Homemade Christmas Gifts Straight from the Heart
by mindyannbrown
Discover 25 old-fashioned homemade Christmas gifts that bring nostalgia and warmth to the season straight from your heart!
- How to Make Popcorn Garland
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make a classic popcorn garland with this easy guide for a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas touch!
- Best Winter Bird Feeders for a Snowy Backyard Bird Buffet
by mindyannbrown
Create a snowy bird buffet this winter with the best bird feeders and seed ideas to set up a cozy tea-tier tray feeder display!
- Easy Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
by mindyannbrown
Soft, chewy, and spiced — these Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies bring cozy fall flavor with a hint of tang!
- How to Make Beeswax Wraps
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps at home to keep food fresh naturally while reducing plastic waste and living more sustainably.
- How to Make a Scarecrow for Your Garden
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make a scarecrow for your garden with simple steps, creative ideas, and tips for a sturdy, charming design.
- How to Make Clove-Studded Pomanders
by mindyannbrown
Make clove-studded pomanders for a fragrant, festive holiday. Perfect as tree ornaments, bowl fillers, or seasonal decor.
- How to Make Cozy Plaid Fabric Pumpkins for Rustic Fall Decor
by mindyannbrown
Create cozy plaid fabric pumpkins for rustic fall decor with this easy DIY that adds homespun charm to your home.
- Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids
by mindyannbrown
Get your kids into the holiday spirit with these easy Christmas crafts for kids that are fun, affordable, and simple to make at home!
- How to Make Candles
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make candles at home with easy DIY tips and supplies for beautiful, fragrant candles perfect for gifts or décor.
- Survival Lessons from the Great Depression
by mindyannbrown
Explore survival lessons from the Great Depression that remain relevant today. Learn resourceful skills for uncertain times.
- How to Make Elderberry Syrup for Immune Support
by mindyannbrown
Boost your immunity naturally with this easy, homemade elderberry syrup recipe guide that’s perfect for cold season!
- Best Christmas Vintage Decor for Your Home
by mindyannbrown
Add nostalgic charm this Christmas with the best vintage decor for your home. Top Amazon picks for ornaments, garlands, and festive accents!
- How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Bagels
by mindyannbrown
Make soft, chewy cinnamon raisin bagels at home with this easy recipe to make your mornings extra cozy and delicious!
- How to Make Sourdough Buttermilk Waffles
by mindyannbrown
Whip up crispy, fluffy sourdough buttermilk waffles with a tangy flavor—perfect for a cozy homemade breakfast!
- The Best 15 Homesteading Blogs to Follow for Inspiration
by mindyannbrown
Explore 15 top homesteading blogs for inspiration in gardening, food preservation, off-grid living, and DIY projects!
- How to Criminal-Proof Your Home with These 5 Steps
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to criminal-proof your home with 5 practical steps to stay safe and prepared with products I personally recommend!
- How to Make Homemade French Toast Sticks
by mindyannbrown
Make homemade French toast sticks that are golden, crispy, and perfect for dipping for a quick and easy breakfast!
- How to Become a Backyard Farmer
by mindyannbrown
Learn to grow your own food, raise backyard animals, preserve harvests, and live sustainably with Becoming a Backyard Farmer by Mindy Brown.
- How to Have a Slow and Meaningful Holiday Season
by mindyannbrown
How to slow down and enjoy a meaningful holiday season with traditions, simple celebrations, and moments that create lasting memories!
- How to Make Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper and Cards
by mindyannbrown
Make eco-friendly wrapping paper and cards with brown paper, natural twine, pressed leaves, stamps, and fabric!
- How to Bring Back Old-Fashioned Holiday Traditions
by mindyannbrown
Bring back old-fashioned holiday traditions and replace commercial holiday chaos with storytelling, caroling, board games, and candle lights!
- How to Make Traditional Holiday Drinks
by mindyannbrown
Make traditional holiday drinks like mulled cider, spiced hot chocolate, eggnog, and festive punches to warm your holiday gatherings!
- How to Can and Preserve Holiday Flavors
by mindyannbrown
Can and preserve holiday flavors! Step-by-step tips for jams, jellies, fruit butters, and pickles that capture the season’s taste and warmth!
- How to Make Handmade Gifts and Crafts
by mindyannbrown
Handmade gifts and crafts for soaps, candles, knitted goods, sachets and ornaments for a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas!
- How to Do Old Fashioned Holiday Baking
by mindyannbrown
Old-fashioned holiday baking: classic breads, pies, cookies, and heritage jams like apple, pear, and quince!
- How to Make Natural Holiday Decor
by mindyannbrown
Create cozy, natural holiday decor without plastic with dried fruit, pinecones, popcorn strings, and ornaments for an eco-friendly season!
- How to Prepare Your Home for a Cozy Holiday Season
by mindyannbrown
Prepare your home for a cozy, meaningful holiday season with these tips to setting up warm, inviting spaces!
- Welcome to the Old-Fashioned Holiday Academy
by mindyannbrown
Create a cozy, meaningful holiday with the Old-Fashioned Holiday Academy. Free series + optional planner to bring back timeless traditions!
- Chili Recipe Vegan and Shelf-Stable | Easy, Comforting, Delicious
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make and pressure can a tasty vegan chili with beans and lentils. Safe, simple, and perfect for your pantry!
- Off Grid Living on a Budget
by mindyannbrown
Learn practical tips for off grid living on a budget—grow food, store water, save energy, and build self-sufficiency without overspending.
- How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Bread
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make cinnamon raisin bread from scratch, featuring soft, fluffy dough and sweet, homegrown raisins!
- The Best Homemade Chicken Soup: A Canning Recipe
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make and can the best homemade chicken soup. Perfect for cozy winter nights and a pantry staple when feeling under the weather.
- How to Use Herbs to Craft with Intention
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to use herbs to craft with intention and how to grow, harvest, and create teas, tinctures, and rituals that nourish body & spirit.
- How to Make Fun Mud Recipes for Outdoor Play
by mindyannbrown
Create fun mud recipes for outdoor play! Inspire creativity and messy, magical fun for kids ages 4–8 with this inspiring book!
- The Best S’mores Brownies
by mindyannbrown
Bake the best S’mores Brownies right in a cast-iron skillet for a gooey and cozy campfire dessert you can bake both indoors or out!
- Easy and Fun Nature Crafts for Kids
by mindyannbrown
Explore the world of nature crafts and discover creative projects to bring the outdoors into your home for beautiful creations!
- How to Make and Can Homemade Tomato Soup
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make and can homemade tomato soup from scratch with this cozy, flavorful soup that is perfect for stocking your pantry!
- How to Make Cinnamon Raisin Rolls
by mindyannbrown
Bake up soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon raisin rolls with a sweet swirl and golden finish—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat!
- How to Make and Can Pear Honey
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make and can Pear Honey, a mock honey spread made with pears and pineapple that turns a lovely pink hue!
- How to Make and Can Salted Caramel Pear Butter
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make, cook, and can salted caramel pear butter using the Ball® Mason method and my favorite crockpot technique.
- How to Make Chicken Cobbler with Vegetarian Option
by mindyannbrown
Make this easy one-pan chicken cobbler with a vegetarian option—creamy, cozy, and topped with fluffy biscuits!
- How to Make Homemade Raisins
by mindyannbrown
Learn how to make homemade raisins at home with Concord grapes using an oven or sun-drying method, perfect for holiday baking!
- How to Make Sourdough Buttermilk Pancakes
by mindyannbrown
Fluffy sourdough buttermilk pancakes made from scratch. Perfectly tangy, soft, and golden with a simple overnight batter.
- How to Make Peanut Butter Brownie Mini Loaves
by mindyannbrown
Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownie Loaves swirl rich chocolate and peanut butter cookie dough into mini loaves for the perfect homemade treat!
- How to Make Boo Berry Pies
by mindyannbrown
Cute ghost-shaped Boo Berry Pies filled with blueberry filling—fun, flaky, and perfect for Halloween or the whole fall season!
- The Best Hearty Zucchini Casserole
by mindyannbrown
A hearty zucchini casserole with fresh zucchini, stuffing, onions, and cheddar cheese—perfect for using up your summer harvest!
- Recipe for Libby’s Pumpkin Pie: A Holiday Favorite Made Easy!
by mindyannbrown
Make the classic Libby’s Pumpkin Pie with this easy, step-by-step holiday recipe. Perfectly spiced and creamy for family gatherings!
- The Best Pizza Casserole
by mindyannbrown
Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Pizza Casserole loaded with gooey cheese, savory pasta, and rich tomato sauce!
- How to Create Your Cottagecore Aesthetic Dream Home
by mindyannbrown
Create your dreamy cottagecore aesthetic home with cozy decor and natural accents for a whimsical, rustic sanctuary!
- The Best Hash Potato Casserole
by mindyannbrown
This cheesy, creamy hash potato casserole is the best comfort food! A family-favorite recipe topped with a buttery, crunchy crust.
- How to Make Cheese Potato Casserole
by mindyannbrown
Whip up a cozy cheese potato casserole using hash brown dices with peppers and onions with this simple, cheesy, creamy recipe!
- How to Make Sock Puppets
by mindyannbrown
Discover how to make sock puppets from old socks, buttons, and yarn in this fun upcycling project for kids and adults!
- How to Make and Can Butternut Squash Butter
by mindyannbrown
Make silky, spiced butternut squash butter with maple and citrus. Perfect for canning, gifting, and enjoying fall flavors all season long!
- Ideas for Rustic Living Room Vibes You’ll Love All Year Round!
by mindyannbrown
Transform your cozy space with these ideas for rustic living room vibes that you will love all year round with these cozy products!
- How to Make Pumpkin Hand Pies
by mindyannbrown
Handmade pumpkin hand pies filled with my homemade pumpkin butter—perfect for cozy easy fall rustic treats!
- How to Prep Your Home for Chilly Fall Nights
by mindyannbrown
Prep your home for chilly fall nights with cozy, practical essentials to stay warm and create that perfect autumn atmosphere!
- How to Make Creamy Chicken Tacos
by mindyannbrown
Make these creamy chicken tacos in your crockpot or cast-iron Dutch oven for game day, parties, or busy weeknights with a vegetarian option!
- How to Make Dilly Beans
by mindyannbrown
Make crisp, tangy small-batch dilly beans with this easy water bath canning recipe—perfect for small gardens!
- Bring Back the Magic of Fireflies and Lightning Bugs with Solar Power!
by mindyannbrown
Bring back firefly magic with solar-powered lights! Enjoy a cozy, eco-friendly glow in your yard—no bugs, no fuss!
- How to Make Sourdough Pumpkin Shaped Cinnamon Rolls
by mindyannbrown
Make festive sourdough pumpkin-shaped cinnamon rolls with active sourdough starter and homemade pumpkin butter!
- Chicken Eggs vs Duck Eggs: The Ultimate Comparison Guide
by mindyannbrown
Discover the key differences between chicken eggs vs duck eggs in this ultimate comparison guide about nutrition, taste, and cooking tips!
- White Chicken Eggs vs Brown: Which Is Better?
by mindyannbrown
White Chicken Eggs vs Brown—what’s the difference? Discover the facts, bust the myths, and find out which eggs are best for your homestead.
- Best Generators with Solar Panels for Off-Grid Power
by mindyannbrown
Explore the best generators with solar panels for off-grid power for homesteaders, preppers, and campers who need reliable energy!
- Why Egyptian Walking Onions Belong in Every Survival Garden
by mindyannbrown
Egyptian walking onions are hardy, self-replanting, and perfect for survival gardens and year-round self-sufficient food production!
- How to Make Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
by mindyannbrown
Make cozy fall mornings extra special with these fluffy sourdough pumpkin spice pancakes that are perfectly spiced and fermented overnight!
- 12 Beautiful & Practical Ways to Use Rose Petals from Your Garden
by mindyannbrown
Discover 12 lovely ways to use rose petals—make rosewater, tea, bath soaks, and garden-inspired crafts for home and beauty.
- The Ultimate Portable Power Bank for Homesteaders and Preppers!
by mindyannbrown
Discover the best solar power bank for off-grid living, emergencies, and bug-out bags—built to have power anywhere!
- Can Maple Syrup Go Bad? How to Tell
by mindyannbrown
Wondering if maple syrup expires? Here’s how to tell if your syrup has gone bad and how to store it correctly in your pantry.
- A Bug Out Bag That’s Actually Ready — When You Need It Most!
by mindyannbrown
A bug out bag that’s actually ready when you need it most, and why I recommend this all-in-one 250-piece survival kit!
- The Best Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
by mindyannbrown
This moist, flavorful Pumpkin Zucchini Bread is the best way to use garden zucchini and canned pumpkin for a cozy fall treat!
- The Only Pumpkin Muffin Recipe You’ll Ever Need!
by mindyannbrown
Bake soft, spiced pumpkin muffins from scratch with simple ingredients for cozy, moist, and perfect fall mornings all season!