Why buy vanilla at the store when you can make your own vanilla extract? It’s easy and fun... and no funky additives! Vanilla extract is a main ingredient in many baking recipes, so make it a pantry staple. I’m not sure why I put off making homemade vanilla extract for so long, but I'm so happy ...

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Have you noticed how odd the world FEELS lately?Seems like we can't get back to "normal" (whatever that is, or was). Maybe I’m alone in my sentiments, but I’m still building up my food storage nonetheless, and you should too! Over the past few years, I've successfully created a well-stocked pantry that could last me ...

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How To Build Your Own Food Storage

Did you know that you can make hot chocolate from scratch? It is incredibly easy and a healthier alternative to other store-bought brands. Store-bought hot chocolate pouches generally contain hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and corn syrup solids—all bad news! In addition to making a tasty hot cocoa powder free of weird gunk, you can give it ...

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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Homesteading (as of late) has become romanticized. It conjures images of people walking through flower-filled meadows without a care, eating homegrown fruit and vegetables, and drinking from crystal clear mountain creeks—but that's not always the case. Homesteading can provide a simple life allowing you to become self-sufficient, but it may not be easy. Hard work ...

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Five Tips When Buying Your Homestead Property

If you think mash potatoes are good, then you are going to die over these easy and delicious Funeral Potatoes (also called cheesy potatoes.) Mash potatoes are great and a staple for large celebratory dinners, but only because they don’t take as long as Funeral Potatoes. Funeral Potatoes are the perfect hot side dish for ...

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Famous Funeral Potatoes