A Peak Into My Life »

[25 Feb 2010 ]
Buying American Made

Here is why we’ve decided to deliberately buy American made products, and why I think you should consider doing the same!

Raising Kids »

[25 Feb 2010 ]
What To Do With Your Kid’s Crafts

Don’t know what to do with all of those cute crafts your child is making for you? Here are some practical ideas for keeping those memories forever!

From Scratch Recipes, Kitchen Tips »

[23 Feb 2010 ]
Trying For Butter… Getting Whipped Cream!

What was wrong with this cream?? It just wasn’t turning to butter!!

State Of The Country »

[22 Feb 2010 ]
Building Our Food Storage

Why I think it is so important to build a food storage, and some helpful tools to get you on your way!

Frugal Living »

[21 Feb 2010 ]
Wood Cook Stove Heating Tips

Here are some easy ways to test the temperature of the oven in your wood cook stove.

A Peak Into My Life »

[19 Feb 2010 ]
Buying Local, Buying Raw

Today we sought out sources for local raw milk, fresh locally raised meat, raw sugar cane, raw honey, and more…

Fess Up Friday's »

[18 Feb 2010 ]
Fess Up Friday: Quick, Hide The Dirty Dishes!

Since this is the very first edition of Fess Up Friday here at New Life On A Homestead, I’ll start it all off by sharing with you my deepest, darkest, housekeeping secret. You ready for this?

Frugal Living »

[17 Feb 2010 ]
How They Made All-Purpose Soap In The Old Days

I’m talking about making soap from scratch! Home rendered tallow and lye from wood ashes… no store bought ingredients here!

Frugal Living »

[16 Feb 2010 ]
Creative Savings

Here are just a few money saving Do-It-Yourself projects we’ve done this week.

Housekeeping Shortcuts »

[16 Feb 2010 ]
The Easy Way To Clean Your Shower Curtain

No more scrub brushes for me!

Fess Up Friday's »

[14 Feb 2010 ]
Introducing: Fess Up Friday’s

Here’s a short preview of the fun to come beginning this Friday, Feb. 19th. You’re gonna love it! Hope to see you here!

Livestock »

[13 Feb 2010 ]
My Number One Piece Of Homesteading Advice

Here it is… the most important piece of advice I can give to those of you who are new to homesteading!!