Gardening · Homesteading · Preserving · Urban Homesteading

Seed Vaults

Seed Vaults….sounds big and fancy right? But you can have your own, on hand, without a lot of money spent, nor space needed. After all, you’re preserving seeds for your own use, not for a world. Which might have some asking why do I need one? Consider it insurance. That if something occurred, you could… Continue reading Seed Vaults

Homesteading · Preserving · Recipes · Urban Homesteading

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries

I might grow raspberries, but lets face it, my kids eat them as soon as they are ripe. If you want to get enough to enjoy, you need go picking. A local farm does u-pick at $2 a pound. Walker is a great picker….Alistaire hides his cup under the shade of his hat and demands… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Raspberries

Backpacking · Homesteading · Prepping · Preserving · Recipes

Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds

Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds Ingredients: 10-ounce bag shredded carrots 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 Tbsp granulated sugar or coconut sugar ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt Directions: Line two dehydrator trays with fine mesh liners (or parchment paper). Melt coconut oil, stir in sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Toss with carrots till coated. Divided… Continue reading Dehydrated Cinnamon Carrot Shreds

Crafting · crafts · DIY · Homesteading · Soap Making · Urban Homesteading

Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap

Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap is an easy way to learn soap making, without having to invest into a lot of gear, or commit a lot of time. The Milk and Honey Soap recipe is a wonderful gift, and stores well. It is a natural, warm honey color. You can use clear or white colored… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap: Milk and Honey Soap

crafts · DIY · Homesteading · Soap Making · Urban Homesteading

Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap

Too many years ago I did a lot of soap making. I was a lot younger then, and so many new books on soap making were coming out then (OK, I’ll date myself…it’s the year 1998). I was really into it – I taught soap making classes through the school district, sold at the farmer’s… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap