A 5 pound bag of organic flour can lead to many adventures, and bread making is a great choice. Have you ever thought about how many loaves one can make with a bag? Or if you are saving money versus buying bread made? I recently made up jars of my favorite bread machine recipe, to… Continue reading Can You Save Money By Baking Your Bread?
Category: Homesteading
Five Indispensable Essential Oils Everyone Should Have On Hand
Starting a collection of essential oils can be an investment, as the prices range from a few dollars to well over $100 a bottle. It can be overwhelming on what to buy. If you are starting your collection, these are the top 5 I would recommend first to add. Melaleuca (Tea Tree Oil) - For… Continue reading Five Indispensable Essential Oils Everyone Should Have On Hand
Offgrid Homesteading: Installing Water Tanks
Disclaimer: Know the rules in your state, and county you live in. In most states it is legal to save a personal amount of rain water. However, there are places where it is illegal. In our state, Washington, it is OK to do. It is encouraged by King County, where we live, to do this.… Continue reading Offgrid Homesteading: Installing Water Tanks
Pantry Staples: Instant Oatmeal Packets
Perfect for morning at home, work, school or on the road. Pack in a quart freezer bag and it is trail ready for hiking or emergency food kits. Find more oatmeal recipes in Oats Gone Wild. Instant Oatmeal Packets Ingredients: ¼ cup quick cooking oats 1 Tbsp powdered old-fashioned oats* 1 Tbsp dry milk, soy, rice,… Continue reading Pantry Staples: Instant Oatmeal Packets
Seed Planting Chart For Maple Valley
(Click on picture for a full-size printable) Having a number of local people interested in when to plant locally, I wrote up when I plant. Where we live, in Maple Valley, Wa were in Zone 7B, with a last frost/freeze of April 16th on average. These are the dates that work for me, your mileage… Continue reading Seed Planting Chart For Maple Valley