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Loaded Pork Potato Casserole

Loaded Pork Potato Casserole A simple, hearty way to feed a crowd (or a houseful of teenagers)

Christmas Countdown for Teens

Our Updated Christmas Countdown for Teens: Adapting a Beloved Tradition for a New Season For many years, our family has treasured our simple, meaningful Christmas Countdown tradition.

DIY Hard Lotion Bars

DIY Hard Lotion Bars Are your hands dry and cracked? Do your elbows or lips need extra care? Could your skin use some serious softening? These DIY Hard Lotion Bars are the perfect solution. I’ve been making them for years, and they’re a staple in our home. Hard lotion bars are simple, effective, and versatile—great…

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Stew

Smoky, hearty, and brimming with tender vegetables, this Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Stew is the kind of meal that makes homestead living feel abundant and effortless.

Merino Wool Workout Gear

Merino Wool Workout Gear: My Journey to Natural Fibers For years, I struggled with one particular frustration: my workout clothes smelled bad.

How to Dehydrate Onions

There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling onions from your own garden—firm, fragrant, and full of flavor.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Salads aren’t a struggle for my youngest son—he’ll eat them without complaint. But when I drizzle on Homemade Ranch Dressing, the whole experience changes.

How to Freeze Dry Onions

If you’ve ever had homegrown onions go soft and rotten in storage, you know the heartbreak of losing part of your harvest.

How to Grow Loofah Sponges

How to Grow Loofah Sponges If you’ve ever wanted to grow loofah sponges, you’ll be delighted to know they’re both easy and rewarding.

How to Freeze Dry Homemade Marshmallows

How to Freeze Dry Homemade Marshmallows Homemade marshmallows have always been a family favorite at my house.