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4 Simple Habits to Improve Your Energy Naturally

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10 Things Every Mason Jar Lover Needs

Read more10 Things Every Mason Jar Lover Needs

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

Read moreOld-Fashioned Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe
three different sized jars of apple pie filling and a smaller jar of apple pie jam.

Apple Pie Jam Low Sugar Recipe

Read moreApple Pie Jam Low Sugar Recipe
A pint jar full of homemade peanut butter.

Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe – Ready in 5 Minutes

Read moreHomemade Peanut Butter Recipe – Ready in 5 Minutes
Woman in a red and white apron holding a plate of date nut bars. Text overlay says, "Old Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bar".

Old-Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bars Recipe

Read moreOld-Fashioned Italian Date Nut Bars Recipe

DIY Homemade Cinnamon-Oatmeal Shaving Soap in a Mason Jar

Read moreDIY Homemade Cinnamon-Oatmeal Shaving Soap in a Mason Jar
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DIY Homemade Christmas Canning Lid Ornament

Read moreDIY Homemade Christmas Canning Lid Ornament

6 DIY Re-Purposed Sweater Projects

Read more6 DIY Re-Purposed Sweater Projects
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Grandma’s Easy Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe

Read moreGrandma’s Easy Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe
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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.

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Sourdough starter in a jar with a loaf of bread in the background.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

A cooked whole roast chicken in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

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Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

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Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

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Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

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Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar

Jar of fermented lemons on a counter with a bag of citrus and sliced lemons on a plate

How to Store Lemons (For a Year!) – Fermented Lemons

Fermented pickles in large jars.

Quick & Easy Fermented Pickles Recipe

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How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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