Melissa Norris

Herbal Salve Recipe for Dry Skin

Homemade Vintage Star Ornament

How to Make Homemade Melt & Pour Goat’s Milk Soap

25+ Cast Iron & Dutch Oven Recipes

7 Frugal Fall Recipes for Real Food Kitchens

3 Reasons You Should Use Honey

How to Make Homemade Indian Fry Bread

11 Ways to Cook Off-Grid Without Power

Bakery Style Peach Muffins

How to Grow Swiss Chard in your Fall Garden

Howdy, I’m Melissa!

I’m so glad you’re here. This is the place for all of us who loved Little House when we were young and thought Laura was our best friend. It’s where we grow dinner in the backyard and think everything looks and tastes better when it comes from a Mason jar. Here, you’ll find my favorite from-scratch recipes, herbal remedies and tutorials, and all my gardening tips from my 20+ years of growing and raising our own food.