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Learn how to feed your family during the government shutdown with easy, affordable meals and smart budgeting tips for tough times.

Bake the softest, most flavorful sourdough sandwich bread with this easy recipe—golden crust, tender crumb, and that perfect sourdough tang!

Best tips for an eco-friendly household—simple ways to reduce waste, save energy, and live sustainably at home.

Discover 25 old-fashioned homemade Christmas gifts that bring nostalgia and warmth to the season straight from your heart!

Learn how to make a classic popcorn garland with this easy guide for a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas touch!

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!

Soft, chewy, and spiced — these Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies bring cozy fall flavor with a hint of tang!

Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps at home to keep food fresh naturally while reducing plastic waste and living more sustainably.

Learn how to make a scarecrow for your garden with simple steps, creative ideas, and tips for a sturdy, charming design.

Make clove-studded pomanders for a fragrant, festive holiday. Perfect as tree ornaments, bowl fillers, or seasonal decor.

Create cozy plaid fabric pumpkins for rustic fall decor with this easy DIY that adds homespun charm to your home.

Get your kids into the holiday spirit with these easy Christmas crafts for kids that are fun, affordable, and simple to make at home!

Learn how to make candles at home with easy DIY tips and supplies for beautiful, fragrant candles perfect for gifts or décor.

Explore survival lessons from the Great Depression that remain relevant today. Learn resourceful skills for uncertain times.

Boost your immunity naturally with this easy, homemade elderberry syrup recipe guide that’s perfect for cold season!

Add nostalgic charm this Christmas with the best vintage decor for your home. Top Amazon picks for ornaments, garlands, and festive accents!

Make soft, chewy cinnamon raisin bagels at home with this easy recipe to make your mornings extra cozy and delicious!

Whip up crispy, fluffy sourdough buttermilk waffles with a tangy flavor—perfect for a cozy homemade breakfast!

Explore 15 top homesteading blogs for inspiration in gardening, food preservation, off-grid living, and DIY projects!

Learn how to criminal-proof your home with 5 practical steps to stay safe and prepared with products I personally recommend!

Make homemade French toast sticks that are golden, crispy, and perfect for dipping for a quick and easy breakfast!

Learn to grow your own food, raise backyard animals, preserve harvests, and live sustainably with Becoming a Backyard Farmer by Mindy Brown.

How to slow down and enjoy a meaningful holiday season with traditions, simple celebrations, and moments that create lasting memories!

Make eco-friendly wrapping paper and cards with brown paper, natural twine, pressed leaves, stamps, and fabric!

Bring back old-fashioned holiday traditions and replace commercial holiday chaos with storytelling, caroling, board games, and candle lights!

Make traditional holiday drinks like mulled cider, spiced hot chocolate, eggnog, and festive punches to warm your holiday gatherings!

Can and preserve holiday flavors! Step-by-step tips for jams, jellies, fruit butters, and pickles that capture the season’s taste and warmth!

Handmade gifts and crafts for soaps, candles, knitted goods, sachets and ornaments for a cozy, old-fashioned Christmas!

Old-fashioned holiday baking: classic breads, pies, cookies, and heritage jams like apple, pear, and quince!

Create cozy, natural holiday decor without plastic with dried fruit, pinecones, popcorn strings, and ornaments for an eco-friendly season!

Prepare your home for a cozy, meaningful holiday season with these tips to setting up warm, inviting spaces!

Create a cozy, meaningful holiday with the Old-Fashioned Holiday Academy. Free series + optional planner to bring back timeless traditions!

Learn how to make and pressure can a tasty vegan chili with beans and lentils. Safe, simple, and perfect for your pantry!

Learn practical tips for off grid living on a budget—grow food, store water, save energy, and build self-sufficiency without overspending.

Learn how to make cinnamon raisin bread from scratch, featuring soft, fluffy dough and sweet, homegrown raisins!

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.

Learn how to use herbs to craft with intention and how to grow, harvest, and create teas, tinctures, and rituals that nourish body & spirit.

Create fun mud recipes for outdoor play! Inspire creativity and messy, magical fun for kids ages 4–8 with this inspiring book!

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!

Explore the world of nature crafts and discover creative projects to bring the outdoors into your home for beautiful creations!

Learn how to make and can homemade tomato soup from scratch with this cozy, flavorful soup that is perfect for stocking your pantry!

Bake up soft, fluffy homemade cinnamon raisin rolls with a sweet swirl and golden finish—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat!

Learn how to make and can Pear Honey, a mock honey spread made with pears and pineapple that turns a lovely pink hue!

Learn how to make, cook, and can salted caramel pear butter using the Ball® Mason method and my favorite crockpot technique.

Make this easy one-pan chicken cobbler with a vegetarian option—creamy, cozy, and topped with fluffy biscuits!

Learn how to make homemade raisins at home with Concord grapes using an oven or sun-drying method, perfect for holiday baking!

Fluffy sourdough buttermilk pancakes made from scratch. Perfectly tangy, soft, and golden with a simple overnight batter.

Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownie Loaves swirl rich chocolate and peanut butter cookie dough into mini loaves for the perfect homemade treat!

Cute ghost-shaped Boo Berry Pies filled with blueberry filling—fun, flaky, and perfect for Halloween or the whole fall season!

A hearty zucchini casserole with fresh zucchini, stuffing, onions, and cheddar cheese—perfect for using up your summer harvest!

Make the classic Libby’s Pumpkin Pie with this easy, step-by-step holiday recipe. Perfectly spiced and creamy for family gatherings!

Discover the ultimate comfort food with The Best Pizza Casserole loaded with gooey cheese, savory pasta, and rich tomato sauce!

Create your dreamy cottagecore aesthetic home with cozy decor and natural accents for a whimsical, rustic sanctuary!

This cheesy, creamy hash potato casserole is the best comfort food! A family-favorite recipe topped with a buttery, crunchy crust.

Whip up a cozy cheese potato casserole using hash brown dices with peppers and onions with this simple, cheesy, creamy recipe!

Discover how to make sock puppets from old socks, buttons, and yarn in this fun upcycling project for kids and adults!

Make silky, spiced butternut squash butter with maple and citrus. Perfect for canning, gifting, and enjoying fall flavors all season long!

Transform your cozy space with these ideas for rustic living room vibes that you will love all year round with these cozy products!

Handmade pumpkin hand pies filled with my homemade pumpkin butter—perfect for cozy easy fall rustic treats!

Prep your home for chilly fall nights with cozy, practical essentials to stay warm and create that perfect autumn atmosphere!

Make these creamy chicken tacos in your crockpot or cast-iron Dutch oven for game day, parties, or busy weeknights with a vegetarian option!

Make crisp, tangy small-batch dilly beans with this easy water bath canning recipe—perfect for small gardens!

Bring back firefly magic with solar-powered lights! Enjoy a cozy, eco-friendly glow in your yard—no bugs, no fuss!

Make festive sourdough pumpkin-shaped cinnamon rolls with active sourdough starter and homemade pumpkin butter!

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—what’s the difference? Discover the facts, bust the myths, and find out which eggs are best for your homestead.

Explore the best generators with solar panels for off-grid power for homesteaders, preppers, and campers who need reliable energy!

Egyptian walking onions are hardy, self-replanting, and perfect for survival gardens and year-round self-sufficient food production!

Make cozy fall mornings extra special with these fluffy sourdough pumpkin spice pancakes that are perfectly spiced and fermented overnight!

Discover 12 lovely ways to use rose petals—make rosewater, tea, bath soaks, and garden-inspired crafts for home and beauty.

Discover the best solar power bank for off-grid living, emergencies, and bug-out bags—built to have power anywhere!

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, and why I recommend this all-in-one 250-piece survival kit!

This moist, flavorful Pumpkin Zucchini Bread is the best way to use garden zucchini and canned pumpkin for a cozy fall treat!

Bake soft, spiced pumpkin muffins from scratch with simple ingredients for cozy, moist, and perfect fall mornings all season!

Bring cozy charm and creative lighting to your off-grid life with these magical ways to use fairy lights in every room!

This easy fire cider recipe is a spicy, tangy tonic packed with powerful herbs and roots to fight off cold and flu!

Learn how to live a cozy off-grid life with warming tips, rustic recipes, and comforting ideas for fall and winter self-sufficiency.

Try these sweet and tangy Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts inspired by That 1870’s Homestead that’s perfect for canning!

Discover the best off-grid kitchen tools for indoor use—no electricity needed to help you cook, bake, and preserve food off the grid!

No backyard? No problem! Discover how to grow your own food anywhere using space-saving tools like the Garden Tower Project!

DIY solar made simple for your off grid life. Practical Preppers® helped me plan, install, and support my system affordably and hassle-free!

Quick and easy refrigerator pickles using just one cucumber and a pint jar—perfect for early harvests or small batches. No canning required!

Sleeper cells in America may already be active. Learn the warning signs and how to quietly prepare your home and family.

Discover how civilians in warzones survive daily life without power, water, or safety — and what we can learn from their resilience.

Beat the heat with these off-grid summer survival tips with DIY cooling hacks, solar tips, hydration tricks, and more!

Delicious Banana Split Quick Bread with bananas, cherries, pineapple, coconut, and chocolate chips — an easy treat for breakfast or dessert!

Discover the best companion plants for fruit trees to boost growth, repel pests, and attract pollinators naturally.

Learn how to make a delicious Puff Pastry Raspberry and Cream Butter Braid with creamy filling, juicy raspberries, and sweet drizzle!

Make a flaky, golden Puff Pastry Peaches and Cream Butter Braid—sweet, creamy, and perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Learn which places to avoid when SHTF and how to prep your home into a secure, self-reliant refuge during crisis.

Easy S’mores Quick Bread with graham crackers, melty marshmallows, and chocolate, topped with marshmallow fluff and toasted marshmallows!

Make Strawberry Shortcake Quick Bread with fresh berries and vanilla glaze—easy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert!

Learn how to make moist and flavorful mint chocolate quick bread using fresh spearmint from your garden with a rich chocolate glaze!

Make this easy jelly donut quick bread swirled with raspberry jam and topped with a sweet glaze—no frying needed!

In times of crisis, self-reliance and gratitude matter more than ever. Learn how to live prepared, with empathy and purpose.

Make sweet, tangy, and soft lemon blueberry sourdough focaccia with a chewy sourdough bite — perfect for brunch or a summer side dish!

Make a zesty Sourdough Lemon Supreme Quick Bread with sourdough discard! Easy, tangy, and perfect for breakfast or gifting!

Make sourdough strawberry cheesecake muffins with this easy recipe—sweet, tangy, and irresistibly creamy and strawberry-y!

Fluffy chocolate sourdough pancakes made with starter or discard—easy, rich, and perfect with chocolate syrup!