Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!
❤️ A little inspiration for a tough holiday season
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Maybe you are here this year. This daunting realization has just hit you for the first time. You know that money is tight and Christmas just isn't in the budget... We all want that magical Christmas morning for our family, and sometimes it feels like we won't be able to provide any magic at all. But Christmas magic is about more than the items under the tree - this letter of inspiration will warm your heart and help you see the true magic of Christmas. To The Parent Who Is Broke at Christmas. A little inspiration for a tough holiday season. To the Parent Who is Broke at Christmas Ideas for Free (or Cheap) Christmas Gifts |
A Modern Homestead | Einkorn, Gardening, Canning
Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!
Here we are on Christmas Eve! I hope that today holds some fun plans for you, even if you are also finishing up final touches on gifts and food plans! Our family plans to make a batch of my grandfather's chocolate fudge, like we've done every Christmas Eve for 38 years, watch A Christmas Story about 20 times (thank you, TBS!), and then we will end the day with a candlelight service at our church. Thank you so much for your support this year, we literally wouldn't be able to do this without...
Hey Reader! Christmas morning at our home usually involves about 15 people, all ripping through presents and food! We have a brunch after the first wave of gifts that includes cinnamon rolls, eggs, yogurt, and fresh fruit. Here are a few of my favorite recipes to make ahead so that Christmas morning food is as hands-off as possible! Make Ahead Cinnamon Roll Casserole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is ooey-gooey delicious and comes together quickly. Made with your favorite cinnamon rolls,...
Hey Reader! With Christmas days away, this is the time to make a big pot of food to eat on! Here are a few of our favorite one-pot meals that take less than an hour and make a ton of food! Easy Vegetable Soup ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the last 8 years, we have loved making this soup once a week during the fall and winter, since it makes a large pot and lasts for several meals. But even if you aren’t growing your own vegetables, this soup is a delicious and classic vegetable soup! Serve with a side of...