Tag: Save Money
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2024 A Gift Guide for Men – Colognes, Soaps, Body Wash & More
Read more: 2024 A Gift Guide for Men – Colognes, Soaps, Body Wash & MoreFinding the perfect gift for the men in your life can be a rewarding yet challenging task. When looking for products I like to turn back the clock and find the classics. Our scent-sational gift guide for men has a few gifts that strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary. Colognes Working hard outside,…
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Homemade Nutella
Read more: Homemade NutellaHomemade Nutella is a delicious treat! Nutella has always been one of my favorites, but I disliked all the extra ingredients in it. We tried the organic versions, which were slightly better, but expensive. I decided I would just make it myself and it did not disappoint! If you are a hazelnut and chocolate lover,…
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Brewing a Northern Brewer Kit in a BeerMkr Machine
Read more: Brewing a Northern Brewer Kit in a BeerMkr MachineHello fellow brew enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into uncharted territory as we brew a Northern Brewer kit in a BeerMkr Machine. Buckle up, because we’re breaking away from the norm, trying a 5-day recipe, and introducing Kveik yeast into the mix. Let the brewing adventure begin! The Idea Behind the Experiment Can we make a…
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Top 5 things to consider to start your Homestead Gym
Read more: Top 5 things to consider to start your Homestead GymA homestead can also be a place to exercise. Here’s the Top 5 things to consider to start your homestead gym for yourself and your family. Cost Unless you’re an elite athlete, use your money to invest in your own homestead gym. The cost of a gym membership adds up quickly, from a bare minimum…
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Repurposing Old Hard Drives: Creativity on the Homestead
Read more: Repurposing Old Hard Drives: Creativity on the HomesteadAs technology advances, we find ourselves accumulating a graveyard of old hard drives, each bearing the digital remnants of days gone by. Instead of letting these relics collect dust or contributing to electronic waste, why not embark on a homesteader’s journey of repurposing? In this guide, we’ll explore the art of giving new life to…
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Scanning Old Memories: Preserving Family History
Read more: Scanning Old Memories: Preserving Family HistoryIn the attics and forgotten corners of our homes lies a treasure trove of old photographs and memories – moments frozen in time waiting to be rediscovered. We’ve recently begun going through our old pictures from our families. The Epson FastFoto FF-680W Photo Scanner is helping us preserve family history by scanning old memories to…
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Homemade Vanilla Extract in an Instant Pot
Read more: Homemade Vanilla Extract in an Instant PotMaking homemade vanilla extract in an Instant Pot simplifies the process by producing a product that still tastes wonderful, but can be used the very next day. If you want to let it sit longer afterwards, it only gets better! Vanilla extract is a staple in our kitchen. It elevates the flavors of baked goods,…
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Reverse Osmosis: Safeguarding Water and Health
Read more: Reverse Osmosis: Safeguarding Water and HealthSafeguard your family health A homestead is a place that where we should feel safe at home. Unless you are on a well, or stream, you are on tap water. As concerns about our tap water continue to grow, we must ensure the purity of the water we consume daily. A reverse osmosis (RO) system…
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2023 A Gift Guide for Men – Colognes, Soaps, Body Wash & More
Read more: 2023 A Gift Guide for Men – Colognes, Soaps, Body Wash & MoreFinding the perfect gift for the men in your life can be a rewarding yet challenging task. When looking for products I like to turn back the clock and find the classics. Our scent-sational gift guide for men has a few gifts that strike the perfect balance between classic and contemporary. Colognes Working hard outside,…
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The Espresso Machine Life Hack: Brew Savings
Read more: The Espresso Machine Life Hack: Brew SavingsThe true cost of a cup A few years ago we were looking at how to save money and where our real expenses were. Let me explain why we bought the Breville BES870XL in 2020 and discovered our espresso machine life hack. Today, we brew with the blue bag of Lavazza Super Crema every day…