Your Guide to Homemade, Heart, and Self Resilient Living

Hello and welcome! I’m Chris the heart and hands behind this blog. My goal with this blog is to teach you to become more self-sufficient. I am a firm believer in herbal medicine and I share what different medicinal plants do and how to heal yourself naturally. Join me in not only learning how to garden, but also how to preserve your harvest. I also love to share recipes to use your harvest in delicious ways.

hands holding a wicker basket full of beets, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes

Food Preservation

Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and sustainability, creating a life that’s in harmony with nature.

Grow Your Own Food

Cultivate your garden and reap the rewards of fresh, organic produce, sown and nurtured by your own hands.

Cook from Scratch

Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.

herbalism

Explore the world of natural healing by crafting your own remedies from ingredients found right in your backyard.

Hi! I’m Chris!

Welcome! I’m originally a small town Iowa girl who’s finally realizing my dream of having my own homestead. Join me to learn about medicinal herbs, natural remedies, gardening tips, and canning recipes. I can’t wait to share my journey and my passion for homesteading and herbal medicine with you.

Start Your Homestead

Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and sustainability, creating a life that’s in harmony with nature.

Cook from Scratch

Rediscover the art of cooking with whole, natural ingredients, creating meals that are both nourishing and delicious.