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21 Natural Bath and Body Recipes That Bring Old-Fashioned Care Back

Sarita Harbour — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:33:19 +0000

Natural skin care doesn’t have to come from a store shelf. These natural bath and body recipes use simple ingredients from your kitchen, herb garden, or backyard. They’re safe for your family, inexpensive to make, and bring back the old-fashioned care our grandmothers relied on. From soap and scrubs to balms and oils, each one...

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23 Sauces, Spreads, Jams and Jellies Grandma Never Bought From the Store

Sarita Harbour — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:01:35 +0000

Homemade jam recipes bring back the comfort of old-fashioned kitchens and family traditions. Using fresh fruit and simple steps, these spreads turn out richer and more flavorful than anything from the supermarket. From classic strawberry to unique blends like carrot cake or dandelion, each recipe shows how easy it is to keep vintage favorites alive....

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How to Make Lemon Soap: Simple Natural DIY Homemade Recipe

Sarita Harbour — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:50:47 +0000

If you’ve wondered how to make lemon soap at home, you’ll be glad to know this is one of the easiest homemade soap recipes to start with. This easy lemon soap recipe uses natural ingredients, creates a refreshing citrus scent, and makes a thoughtful homemade gift. Soap making is a practical homestead skill that lets...

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Best Indoor Solar Lighting Ideas for Off Grid Cabins

Sarita Harbour — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:29:01 +0000

After spending 12 years living off grid in Canada’s far north, I’ve learned a thing or two about indoor lights for off grid homes, including indoor solar lights. Indoor solar lighting ideas can help you brighten dark corners without adding strain to your electricity bill. If you’re building an off-grid setup or easing into a...

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27 Old-Fashioned Autumn Apple Desserts That Always Please a Crow

Sarita Harbour — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:17:45 +0000

Apple season brings back memories of cozy kitchens, family gatherings, and recipes passed down through generations. In this slideshow, you’ll find 27 old-fashioned autumn apple desserts that always please a crowd, from pies and crumbles to cookies and cakes. Each recipe makes good use of leftover apples and budget-friendly ingredients, keeping things simple yet classic....

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51 Easy Homemade Fall Bread Recipes to Make This Autumn

Sarita Harbour — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:43:00 +0000

Dive into the autumn baking season with these fall bread recipes, tailored for both sweet and savory taste buds. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, there’s something here for you. Baking delicious fall bread recipes has been a solid tradition in my large family, a straightforward way to spend quality time together and...

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Apple Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe

Sarita Harbour — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 22:48:00 +0000

I LOVE baking coffee cake for four reasons, especially with this easy apple sour cream coffee cake recipe. One, it's easy to make. Two, it's a great way to use up leftover fruit. And since we're living off the grid without garbage pickup, we do our best to minimize our household waste. Three, it's a cheap...

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Off Grid Electricity: What You Need to Know

Sarita Harbour — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 04:30:00 +0000

What exactly is off grid electricity? Of course, many people have different ideas about this. For the purpose of this article, it's electricity that you generate on your own property. Generating off grid electric energy can happen through the various renewable (naturally replenished) energy sources available today. And there are non-renewable options for off grid...

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Homemade DIY Mullein Garlic Oil for Ear Aches

Sarita Harbour — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:37:21 +0000

Mullein garlic oil has been used for centuries as a simple herbal remedy for earaches. Making it at home is affordable, practical, and allows you to know exactly what goes into the ear oil you’re using for yourself or your kids. What is Mullein and Why Use It? Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a tall, fuzzy-leaved...

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Autumn Off Grid Reading List for 2025

Sarita Harbour — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0000

It’s almost mid-September and the leaves are changing color. Fall comes quickly in the north. After the frenzy of this past summer, I’m ready to settle down to winter activities. And one of the things I look forward to most is creating my autumn off grid reading list. I'm starting with these five books as...

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