Toilet Paper Substitutes & Tips for Reusable Household Items

By Melissa Norris | Frugal Living , Homestead-Life , Lifestyle , Podcast

Tiolet paper substitutes and homemade options for reusable household items. Most homesteaders are already looking for ways to make things at home, but now more than ever, many of us may need substitutes for toilet paper and paper towels. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Listen in below to the full podcast, Episode #249  Toilet Paper […]

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5 Tips to Create a Handmade & Vintage Home

By Melissa Norris | Homestead-Life , Podcast

Today’s guest is Lisa Bass is a homeschooling mom of 6 kids, ages 11 to 4 months. She and her husband make their living in their 1890s Victorian farmhouse, sharing food from scratch, natural living and a handmade home. I’ve been stalking her Instagram account because her photos are beautiful! When I grow up, I […]

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Easy Homemade Crackers in 5 Minutes

By Melissa Norris | Bread , Healthy Snacks , Recipes

Quick and easy homemade crackers in just five minutes? YES, PLEASE! This healthy cracker recipe, made with a variety of herbs and seasonings, comes together in just five minutes of hands-on time. We like these homemade crackers better than Saltines, Wheat Thins, and Cheeze-Its! Add any kind of cheese, olive oil or spicy seasonings to […]

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Easy No Knead Bread Artisan Recipe in 5 Minutes a Day

By Melissa Norris | Bread , Recipes

This easy no knead artisan bread recipe in 5 minutes a day uses only 5 ingredients with a soft inside and perfect crunchy crust, everything bread should be without all the work! This step-by-step tutorial will have you turning out loaves of homemade goodness in no time. I first fell in love with this bread […]

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How to Grow Food at Home Q&A

By Melissa Norris | Podcast

Listen in below to the full podcast, Episode #247 How to Grow Food at Home Q&A of the Pioneering Today Podcast, where we don’t just inspire you, but give you the clear steps to create the homegrown garden, pantry, kitchen and life you want for your family and homestead. What if I need food right […]

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Coronavirus Homestead Plan to Alleviate Fear & Be Prepared

By Melissa Norris | Podcast

Whether or not we want it, the coronavirus chaos is here, and it’s not a time to panic but to take some steps to help alleviate any fear and make sure you’re well prepared for the weeks ahead. I wanted to share a raw and real-time account of what’s happening here and the steps we’re […]

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How to Grow Elderberries & Planting Tips

By Melissa Norris | Fruit , Gardening , Raising Your Own Food

Learn to grow elderberries with these easy planting tips. Elderberries are known for their wonderful berries, prized as homegrown medicine and their showy white blossoms. With the shortage and cost increase of elderberries, there’s never been a better time to grow your own. They’ve been long praised for their medicinal purposes and make a delicious […]

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How to Keep Weeds Out of the Garden Naturally

By Melissa Norris | Gardening , Podcast , Raising Your Own Food

How to keep weeds out of the garden naturally involves putting in some time and effort ahead of time. It can make a tremendous difference in the time and effort you need to put into the garden once the growing season starts. Today I’ll walk you through what we are doing to prep not only […]

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Impact of Being in the Midst of a Crisis How Homesteading Helps

By Melissa Norris | Podcast , Preparedness/Survival

Often times when we think about homesteading it’s in an idealistic or romanticized view because there are so many wonderful things about homesteading. But there’s real life and the harder aspects of homesteading. And sometimes we face situations that highlight and reinforce why what we do is so important. And sometimes those situations show us […]

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5 Tips On How to Get Started with Sourdough

By Melissa Norris | Podcast

Today I’m giving you 5 tips on how to get started with sourdough. Most of us have had sourdough at one time or another in our lives. Some of us love that tangy sourdough flavor, while others of us don’t really like the sourness of it. Wherever you stand, you’re gonna wanna stick around and […]

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