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October 5, 2025
Homemaking/Recipes/Seasonal

Cozy Fall Breakfast Ideas: Sweet, Savory, and Simple

As the mornings turn crisp and the days shorter, there’s nothing better than starting your day with a warm, hearty breakfast. Fall is the season of cozy flavours like maple, cinnamon, apples, and pumpkin, but...
October 4, 2025
Homemaking/Seasonal

The Ultimate Fall Homemaking Checklist

As the leaves begin to turn and the air takes on that crisp bite, fall always feels like a season of preparation. On our homestead, it’s the time of year when we slow down enough...
October 1, 2025
Homemaking/Meal Planning/Seasonal

Stocking the Fall Pantry: Everyday Meals with Seasonal Magic

Welcome to Fall in the Kitchen As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, our kitchens naturally shift toward warmth, comfort, and deeper flavors. Stocking your pantry for fall doesn’t mean throwing...
September 29, 2025
Recipes/Snacks

Classic Apple Crisp Recipe

A Timeless Family Dessert for Fall There are certain recipes that never go out of style, and apple crisp is one of them. The scent of cinnamon drifting through the kitchen, the sound of bubbling...
September 25, 2025
Homemaking/Meal Planning

A Six-Day School Lunch Rotation That Works for Busy Families

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen at 7:30 in the morning staring at the fridge and asking yourself, “What on earth am I going to pack today?” — you are not alone. School lunch prep can...
September 15, 2025
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Pumpkin Spice Granola

When the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves start to turn, there’s nothing quite as comforting as the warm aroma of pumpkin spice wafting through the kitchen. This Pumpkin Spice Granola is the perfect recipe...
September 13, 2025
Food Preservation/From Scratch/Homemaking/Natural Living/Recipes

How to Dehydrate Tomatoes for Winter (Homemade “Sun”-Dried Tomatoes)

Earlier this month we had an unexpected early frost warning here on the homestead, and like any gardener who’s been caught off guard, I rushed out and picked every last tomato I could. Several pounds of tomatoes...
September 11, 2025
Homemaking/Meal Planning

How I Set September Up for Success in August

September always feels like the true “new year” in our home. With school starting back up, extracurriculars in full swing, and new schedules for both kids and parents, it can be a whirlwind. I knew...
July 15, 2025
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Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (with Frozen Strawberries!)

When the sun is high and the kids are begging for a treat, there’s nothing like a tall, frosty glass of homemade strawberry lemonade to bring a little joy to a summer day. This simple...
July 7, 2025
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5 Reasons Sourdough Is Easier Than Yeast Bread (Especially for Busy Moms)

When most people think of sourdough, they picture an intimidating process that involves a bubbling jar of starter, a scale, a Dutch oven, and hours of careful timing. But the truth? Once you get into...

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