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DIY & Practical Self-Reliance
Here you will find tips, ideas, and advice on living a DIY and practical self-reliance lifestyle. Whether you want to grow and preserve your own food, live a healthier life thanks to natural products and ingredients, embrace self-reliance by living off the grid, prepare your family for a power outage or other emergency, or simply want to “do it yourself” at home, then you’ve come to the right place! We want all of those things too, so let’s learn together.
Safely Can Rhubarb Pie Filling in 5 Easy Steps
Learn how to safely can rhubarb pie filling using this trusted step-by-step recipe. Preserve your rhubarb harvest for delicious homemade pies year-round!
Best Foods to Dehydrate for Your Homestead Pantry
Discover the best fruits, veggies, and herbs to dehydrate for long-term storage, nourishing tea blends, and homemade pantry staples year-round.
Easy Homemade Facial Scrub With Herbs for Glowing Skin
Create a homemade facial scrub with herbs like calendula and plantain. This natural recipe supports glowing skin and mindful, seasonal self-care.
DIY Oatmeal Soap Recipe: Easy and Beginner Friendly
A nourishing, homemade oatmeal soap that gently exfoliates and moisturizes. This customizable recipe is perfect for all skin types and can be made fragrance-free or scented with your favorite essential oils.
Homemade Natural Deodorant (Baking Soda Free)
Make your own homemade natural deodorant without baking soda! This gentle, skin-friendly formula keeps you fresh with magnesium oil, clay, and essential oils.
May Magic: How to Make Delicious Lilac Syrup
Celebrate lilac season with this easy lilac syrup recipe. Capture the fleeting beauty of spring in a bottle to enjoy in drinks, desserts, and more.
Easy Homemade Lavender Chamomile Lotion
Create a soothing lavender chamomile lotion using infused oils, rose water, and beeswax. Perfect for hydrating and calming the skin with natural ingredients.
How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk (Plus Coconut Milk Version!)
Learn how to make sweetened condensed milk at home with simple ingredients and steps, perfect for enhancing your favorite desserts and beverages.
How to Make Self Rising Flour: Only 3 Ingredients
Learn how to make self rising flour at home with 3 ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt. A quick, easy recipe for fresh, homemade baking success!
Easy Homemade Toilet Bombs
Craft your own homemade toilet bombs with natural ingredients to keep your bathroom fresh and clean without harsh chemicals.
How to Make Sour Cream at Home with Just 2 Ingredients
Learn how to make sour cream with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Discover tips, troubleshooting and the secrets to the perfect flavor and texture.
How We Built an Affordable Hoop House Greenhouse
Extend your growing season and boost food self-sufficiency with a hoop house greenhouse! Learn how we built ours with repurposed materials and smart strategies.
DIY Seed Starting Mix: Easy Coco Coir Recipe
Make your own DIY seed starting mix with coco coir! Here’s my recipe for a light, nutrient-rich blend that provides the perfect balance for healthy seedlings.
How to Grow Pepper Plants from Seeds: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to grow pepper plants from seeds with this beginner-friendly guide. Get step-by-step instructions on seed starting, caring for seedlings, and transplanting for a successful harvest.
The Best Seed Starting Fertilizer Recipe
Learn how to make a DIY seed starting fertilizer with organic ingredients for strong, healthy seedlings. Mix it into your soil for steady, slow-release nutrition!
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