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Strawberry Syrup Recipe

Sarita Harbour — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:55:00 +0000

Looking for a fast, easy homemade strawberry syrup recipe using simple ingredients? You'll love this smooth syrup that's ready in under an hour! Strawberry season came early to the north, so we have an overabundance of wild strawberries. We love fresh berries of all sorts, and we love them all year round. Yet it can...

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July Gardening: 17 Simple Gardening Hacks to Grow More Veggies This Summer

Sarita Harbour — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:36:12 +0000

July gardening demands quick, effective strategies to help your vegetables thrive in the heat. These 17 simple hacks will keep your plants healthy and productive through the hottest weeks of summer. Put these tips into action now and watch your garden flourish. How to Store Cucumbers So They Stay Fresh Longer Cucumbers grow fast in...

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22 One-Pot Dutch Oven Recipes That Turn Simple Ingredients Into Magic

Sarita Harbour — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:33:59 +0000

These one-pot Dutch oven recipes keep things simple with easy prep, deep flavors, and fewer dishes to clean.

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19 Soothing Herbal Body Care Recipes That Beat The Storebought Stuff

Sarita Harbour — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:32:13 +0000

Herbal body care recipes offer a simple, natural way to care for your skin without relying on synthetic ingredients. Whether you're just starting to swap out storebought products or already make your own, these practical recipes fit right into a self-reliant lifestyle. Using familiar ingredients like beeswax, herbs, and essential oils, each one gives you...

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21 Homestyle Summer Sourdough Recipes Grandma Would Have Loved

Sarita Harbour — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:08:52 +0000

Looking for practical ways to use your starter this season? These summer sourdough recipes are quick to prep, easy to bake, and perfect for hot days. From soft muffins to crisp crackers, they make the most of your sourdough starter. Grandma would be so proud of you! Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies This version of...

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Old School Gardening: 27 Time-Tested Methods Grandma Loved

Sarita Harbour — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:55:30 +0000

Old school gardening focuses on simple methods that worked long before modern tools and chemicals came along. It’s about using what you have, growing what you eat, and keeping things practical. Whether you’re new to gardening or returning to your roots, these time-tested tips can help you grow more with less. Grow potatoes indoors with...

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Easy Hibiscus DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe

Sarita Harbour — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:27:51 +0000

One of the most fun self-reliance skills I've learned over the past decade is how to make my own simple sugar scrubs. This hibiscus-scented DIY sugar scrub has such a pretty fragrance, and it's an easy way to pamper your skin. Why Make This Sugar Scrub I love making my own beauty and skincare products...

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10+ Gifts for People Who Love The Outdoors 2025

Blake Culver — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:29:00 +0000

Are you looking for gifts for people who love the outdoors? These ten gifts for people who love the outdoors give you various gear, styles, and prices to suit budgets of all sizes. Maybe you're looking for the perfect gift for a gardener, angler, or survivalist. Or maybe your friends or family members love to...

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Old-Fashioned Artisan Dutch Oven Blueberry Bread Recipe

Sarita Harbour — Mon, 26 May 2025 23:35:00 +0000

In our area, blueberries grow wild through the woods. All over our property going down to the lake. So I'm always looking for creative ways to include blueberries in our meals. And this artisan Dutch oven blueberry bread recipe is the latest. In northern Ontario, where I was born, blueberries are a favorite summer fruit....

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Why The Encyclopedia of Country Living Belongs on Your Bookshelf

Sarita Harbour — Sun, 25 May 2025 01:14:25 +0000

If you’ve ever looked around your suburban home and thought, "There has to be a better way," you’re not alone. For many families, including mine, the idea of becoming more self-reliant sounds appealing, but figuring out how to begin can feel like standing at the foot of a mountain. That’s exactly how I felt over...

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