I reject the idea that eating healthy has to be boring or feel like deprivation. I’m generally happy with the way I eat both in terms of how it impacts my health and how it feels emotionally (everyone needs comfort food!). So that’s why I try to recreate old favorites with healthier ingredients. If the […]
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2021 Homesteader Gift Guide
When I think of buying gifts for my friends and family, whether they are homesteaders or not, I like to make sure the gifts I give are thoughtful. That means they have a great story, are handmade, are exactly what the recipient wants, or a combination of all three. In this homesteader gift guide, I’ve […]
How to Stock an Herbal Medicine Cabinet
My extended family jokes that I always have a concoction or potion for everyday ailments (and their probably right!). They’re obviously not really potions though. They are simply herbal and natural remedies that our ancestors used for generations before modern medicine was established. Don’t get me wrong, modern medicine is great for things like diagnosing […]
25 Paleo Christmas Recipes (for an Amazing Holiday!)
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the homemade gifts, the traditions, and (of course) the food! My family leans more toward a paleo diet (and I eat AIP), so many traditional Christmas foods are out. Luckily, there are lots of paleo holiday dishes that are just as good as […]
Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas Guide
If you’re searching for homemade gift ideas for your friends and family, you’re in luck. I have put together a list of fun and interesting homemade Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your gift-giving list. Be sure to check out my stocking stuffer guide as well as my gift guide for homesteaders too! A few years back, I decided […]
Blueberry Peach Cobbler Recipe (Paleo & AIP)
The garden isn’t doing so great this year (and I’m pretty okay with taking a break). But our blueberry bushes are churning out blueberries like it’s their job (and, I guess it is!). We’ve frozen about 9 gallons of blueberries already! I have made this blueberry peach cobbler recipe many times so far this summer […]