Mama on the Homestead
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A collection of articles including Homesteading, Livestock, Gardening, Beekeeping, Foraging, and Homemade Recipes. Authored by Jess, a first-generation homesteader. Her mission is to help women like you build a homestead from the ground up while raising faithful, frugal, and simple-life-loving families!
Mama on the Homestead
3w ago
Are you looking to start your first garden this season? Have you been gardening for a while, but just can’t seem to get it right? I have been there! The journey to a productive garden isn’t always an easy one. I hope to straighten your learning curve a little with these beginner gardening tips! What ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
2M ago
Providing a consistent source of fresh water to your rabbits is essential to their health, especially in the heat of summer. The most common way to water meat rabbits is to fill a water bottle or a water bowl in each cage. With five kiddos and a never-ending to-do list, I needed a lower maintenance ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
4M ago
Check out these solar eclipse resources to teach your kids about this pretty cool phenomenon! The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is happening next week, y’all, and my family lives in the path of totality. I know some of you couldn’t care less, but this mama is excited! I can’t wait for my kids to experience ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
4M ago
Bake this St Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipe and make a Handprint Shamrock Craft to celebrate the luck of the Irish this year! St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipe These Shamrock Sugar Cookies are so simple to make! All you need to do it whip up my No-Chill Sugar Cookie recipe and top them with green sprinkles ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
5M ago
Looking for an easy-to-make pie that your whole family will love? This homemade chocolate cream pie recipe is the ticket! From the buttery crust to the silky smooth filling to the sweet & fluffy whipped cream topping, this dessert is a dream! Homemade Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe My family tore this pie up as soon ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
5M ago
Use this Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Cubes Recipe to clean your dishes & reduce household waste. I have fallen in love with making my own cleaning supplies. By doing this, I have been able to save so much money and utilize ingredients that aren’t harsh or dangerous. If my kids picked up my all-purpose cleaner and ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
5M ago
Homesteading is most often associated with acres of land, backyard chickens, dairy cows, women in flowy dresses making sourdough, and an overall cottage-core aesthetic. Let me tell you, Instagram homesteading isn’t the only way to become a homesteader… In fact, it is pretty unrealistic. Homesteading is simply the attempt to live a self-sufficient lifestyle (or ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
5M ago
This may be the shortest recipe post that I ever write. Why? Because homemade whipped cream is incredibly simple to make. With 3 ingredients and 3 minutes, you will have a delicious Cool Whip replacement without all of the oils, corn syrups, and polysorbate 80. Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe My kids beg for this whipped ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
5M ago
Valentine’s Day is typically associated with celebrating adult romantic relationships; however, young kiddos like to celebrate love right alongside their parents. I have put together a few simple, fun, and kid-friendly Valentine’s Day recipes for you to make with your children this February. Fun Valentine’s Day Recipes for Kids Grab your kiddos and whip up ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
6M ago
Y’all, this pie isn’t for the faint of heart. If you are looking for a dessert without heavy ingredients like syrup, cream, and butter, then this isn’t the one for you ? This recipe uses real whole ingredients that come together to produce a delicious, sweet maple custard pie. This pie recipe uses real maple ..read more