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Melissa K. Norris

5th-generation homesteader. Helping modern women live from scratch.

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How to Make Nettle Leaf Tea

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5 Symptoms Your Gut Health is Off- Heal Your Gut Naturally

Read more5 Symptoms Your Gut Health is Off- Heal Your Gut Naturally
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5 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Support Better Health Naturally

Read more5 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Support Better Health Naturally

13 Steps to the Simple Life Your Great-Grandparents Knew

Read more13 Steps to the Simple Life Your Great-Grandparents Knew
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Tips to Eat Real Food

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Three Ways to Grow Closer to God

Read moreThree Ways to Grow Closer to God

How God Used an Addict to Convict Me

Read moreHow God Used an Addict to Convict Me

Intercessory Prayer- How to Stand in the Gap for Loved Ones

Read moreIntercessory Prayer- How to Stand in the Gap for Loved Ones

Leaving a Spiritual Legacy for Your Children

Read moreLeaving a Spiritual Legacy for Your Children

Why Pride Can Be Harmful

Read moreWhy Pride Can Be Harmful

What Makes the Best Memories?

Read moreWhat Makes the Best Memories?

Planting a Garden for the Soul and Body

Read morePlanting a Garden for the Soul and Body

What is a Life Coach and Why You Need One

Read moreWhat is a Life Coach and Why You Need One

Why Good People Won't Get Into Heaven

Read moreWhy Good People Won't Get Into Heaven

How to Bless Others

Read moreHow to Bless Others

Are You Running From God's Call?

Read moreAre You Running From God's Call?

Do You Know Which Path God Wants for You?

Read moreDo You Know Which Path God Wants for You?

7 Days to Simple:Purify Your Life

Read more7 Days to Simple:Purify Your Life

Feel Like You Never Have Enough Time? Read this.

Read moreFeel Like You Never Have Enough Time? Read this.

When God Closes a Door

Read moreWhen God Closes a Door

Why I Don't Believe In Coincidences and Neither Should You

Read moreWhy I Don't Believe In Coincidences and Neither Should You

Does Fasting Help Your Prayers Get Heard?

Read moreDoes Fasting Help Your Prayers Get Heard?

Does Homesteading Bring You Closer to God?

Read moreDoes Homesteading Bring You Closer to God?

Have You Seen God Lately?

Read moreHave You Seen God Lately?

Never Stop Praying for the Prodigal

Read moreNever Stop Praying for the Prodigal

Why This Should Be Your New Daily Prayer

Read moreWhy This Should Be Your New Daily Prayer

Why I'm Not Afraid of the Dark Anymore

Read moreWhy I'm Not Afraid of the Dark Anymore

When Someone Says They Don't Believe In Jesus

Read moreWhen Someone Says They Don't Believe In Jesus

Do You Ever Need To Be Reminded Of This?

Read moreDo You Ever Need To Be Reminded Of This?

Do You Use All 11 of These Tools?

Read moreDo You Use All 11 of These Tools?

Have You Written Your Letter? Dear Jesus, All I Want for Christmas

Read moreHave You Written Your Letter? Dear Jesus, All I Want for Christmas

Do You Need Faith That Moves Mountains?

Read moreDo You Need Faith That Moves Mountains?

Healing from Hurtful Words

Read moreHealing from Hurtful Words

Non-GMO Foods & How to Avoid GMOs

Read moreNon-GMO Foods & How to Avoid GMOs

9 Things Every Mom Should Do With Her Daughter

Read more9 Things Every Mom Should Do With Her Daughter
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6 Things to Do for Fun When the Power is Out

Read more6 Things to Do for Fun When the Power is Out

8 Ways to Live Like Little House on the Prairie

Read more8 Ways to Live Like Little House on the Prairie

8 Tips to Live Like the Pioneers

Read more8 Tips to Live Like the Pioneers

6 Rules for Bartering Success

Read more6 Rules for Bartering Success
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How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

Read moreHow to Season a Cast Iron Skillet
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Frugal Living as a Homesteader (How to Save Money & Get Out of Debt)

Read moreFrugal Living as a Homesteader (How to Save Money & Get Out of Debt)
A woman's hand putting whole grain into a measuring cup with a Mockmill home grain mill in the background.

13 Healthy Ingredients to Swap Out Now

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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)

A white plate with a helping of strawberry rhubarb dump cake and a fork. Text overlay says, "Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake Real Food Style: Homemade Cake Mix & No Jello".

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

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Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

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Spring Preserving Recipes

A jar of pickled asparagus with spears on a plate.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

Three jars of strawberry jam hot out of the canner.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

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

A jar of fermented pickles sitting on an outdoor table.

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

A basket full of strawberries.

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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Herbal Remedies for Summer: Natural Relief for Sunburns, Bug Bites, Stings & Scrapes

Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

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  • The Family Garden Planner
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  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

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  • Organic Gardening Workshop
  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
  • Homemade Bread & Baking Class
  • Natural Homemade Bath and Beauty
  • Pioneering Today Academy


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