Author: Kelsey
Hi there! I'm Kelsey! I am a wife, a mother and homesteader. I'm also a Certified Natural Health Practitioner so health is very important to me. I love to help people with their health journey. A HUGE part of that process is through high quality milk. I am a massive proponent of rich, high quality milk from Jersey Cows.
Summertime is here. If you’re anything like us, hosting family and friends for outdoor gatherings is an important part of your summer fun traditions.
Figuring out what to serve includes food and refreshments. The food part is easy if you have a...
It’s Never Too Soon to Think About Pickling Cucumbers
Summer is just around the corner. If you’re anything like us, your garden is in full swing, chock full of seasonal crops to fill your homestead’s food pantry. Pickling cucumbers is a handy skill for any homesteader who enjoys a good sandwich or burger.
Following...
How to Can Raw Chicken Safely
Learning how to can raw chicken safely is an important skill for homesteaders striving to become more self-sufficient. If you raise chickens on your homestead farm, you may need to slaughter them before you’re ready to eat them.
Freeze-drying or...
Store Food Safely With Beeswax Wraps
Beeswax wraps are the perfect solution for anyone tired of struggling with plastic wrap (you know who you are). If you’re anything like me, you’ve grown tired of fighting to get the plastic wrap off the roll. Even once you manage to peel it away,...
4 Easy Steps to an Easter Feast
Creating an easter feast doesn’t have to wear you out for this holiest of holidays. Easter is a time of celebration. What better way to rejoice in the risen Savior than by gathering around the table to enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones?
Preparing...
7 Medicinal Herbs for Your Garden
Medicinal herbs are another tool homesteaders can add to their self-sufficiency toolbox. Homesteaders who garden may want to include some of these herbs in their plans for future growing seasons.
Even if you’ve never gardened before, most of these...
Farm Fresh Eggs 101: Everything to Know
Farm-fresh eggs are delicious and nutritious. Most homesteaders consider them a healthier option than store-bought eggs because of how they are raised and processed.
With the rising price of everything these days, having access to your own eggs...
Canning Lids to Canning Jars: Canning 101
Canning lids are just one important component of preserving the food you grow on your homestead. The age-old method of canning continues to gain in popularity as more homesteaders work to become self-sufficient.
Whether you’re an experienced canner...
Best Recipes with Pickled Eggs
Recipes with pickled eggs make a great addition to any homestead cookbook. You can easily substitute pickled eggs for hard-boiled eggs in any meal plan. People who crave the tart flavor of pickled foods look for as many ways as possible to fit pickled...
How to Freeze Raw Jersey Cow Milk
Raw Jersey cow milk is a treat any time. You can drink a big glass of it to wash down a meal, or turn it into butter, ice cream, or yogurt.
If you’re lucky enough to have Jersey milk cows on your homestead like we do, gaining access to raw milk...