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
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
1M 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
2M 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
2M 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
2M 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
2M 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
2M 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
2M 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
Mama on the Homestead
2M ago
I held off on making pies from scratch for years because making my own crust felt very intimidating. Once I took the leap and got started, there was no looking back! This all-butter pie crust recipe is simple to make, it works for sweet & savory pies, and it can be frozen to use later. ..read more
Mama on the Homestead
3M ago
I have suffered this week with an awful sore throat, hoarseness, and stuffiness. This cold called for more than just my usual honey lemon tea remedy so I whipped up a batch of homemade cough drops! If your family is experiencing scratchy throats during this cold & flu season, try this recipe to avoid the ..read more