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Container Planting – Canning, Pickling and Fermenting Crocks

Container Planting – Canning, Pickling and Fermenting Crocks

By adding some bright and beautiful annual flowers, these farmhouse crock planters will look great on the deck or patio!

Container Planting – 5-Tier Vertical Planter

Container Planting – 5-Tier Vertical Planter

When space is limited, this attractive container planting option can be the home of many plants. Annual flowers, herbs, even small fruits and vegetables can call this vertical garden home for the season!

Container Planting – Using Kitchen Items as Your Planter

Container Planting – Using Kitchen Items as Your Planter

Whatever style your house or kitchen, you can find an interesting and inspiring vessel somewhere in your cupboard or pantry, if you just look a little closer.

Spring Renewal – Quick Bedroom Refresh

Spring Renewal – Quick Bedroom Refresh

It’s that time of year again and the house feels like it needs a Spring Renewal! Follow along and help me decide which bedroom decorative pillow option looks best for the spring.

How To Make Homemade Carpet Cleaner Solution

How To Make Homemade Carpet Cleaner Solution

With this easy to make carpet cleaning solution, you can clean your carpets for a fraction of the cost of the bottles in the store!

Homemade Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

Homemade Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix

Meaty, Messy and Better Than Your Lunch Lady can make! This Sloppy Joe Mix recipe will become a staple in your spice cabinet. Combine some common spices & store in an airtight container, you’ll never want to buy those pre-made packets at the store again!

Reuben Egg Rolls

Reuben Egg Rolls

Reuben Egg Rolls are a great way to use the leftover corned beef in a different way for a tasty snack! Be sure to have Thousand Island Dressing for dipping and your platter with be empty in no time!

Reuben Sandwiches

Reuben Sandwiches

Today we will be making Reuben Sandwiches using leftovers of our Corned Beef and Cabbage (Remember this one around St. Patrick’s Day). However, this meal is good any time of year!

Baltic Supper [Adaptation of Kapusniak] | Recipe Using Corned Beef and Cabbage Leftovers

Baltic Supper [Adaptation of Kapusniak] | Recipe Using Corned Beef and Cabbage Leftovers

By combining Kielbasa, Cabbage, Onions, Noodles and a few staples from your pantry. This quick and delicious meal is easy to put together. Give this sweet, savory and vinegary recipe a try, it will be sure to please!

Cookbook Organization | Creating a Master Index of Your Recipes & Cookbooks

Cookbook Organization | Creating a Master Index of Your Recipes & Cookbooks

Organize Your Cookbooks by Creating a Master Index. This Will Make It Easier to Find That Beloved Recipe Among Your Many Cookbooks!

Welcome to The Home in Homestead!

Welcome to The Home in Homestead!

Together we’ll put The Home in Homestead! With a focus on Gardening, Canning & Food Preservation Methods. As well as Cooking, Homemade Items & DIY Projects.