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Semi Homestead Life

Semi Homestead Life

Living a semi homestead life while staying realistic in today's crazy world.

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  • Gardening
    • Seeds & Planting
    • Growing & Harvesting
    • Compost & Mulch
    • Flowers
    • houseplants
    • Garden Design
    • Pests & Misc
  • Preserving
  • Recipes
    • Main Courses
    • Side Dishes
    • Sweet Treats
    • Breakfasts
    • Baked Goods & Sourdough
    • Misc Recipes
  • Chickens
  • Family & Misc
    • Homestead Updates
    • Caring For Cast Iron
    • Misc Articles
    • Printables
  • About Me
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8 Flowers That Attract Bees And Other Pollinators
Flowers / Gardening

8 Flowers That Attract Bees And Other Pollinators

Whether you are looking to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to your vegetable garden or you just want to enjoy the beautiful blooms that bees …

Sweet Icing Cinnamon Rolls – No Cream Cheese Involved!
Breakfasts / Recipes

Sweet Icing Cinnamon Rolls – No Cream Cheese Involved!

Light and fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls that are easy to make and then topped with a sweet vanilla icing that will remind you of those store-bought …

Buying Antique Stoneware: Tips On Finding & Using Crocks & Jugs
Family & Misc / Misc Articles

Buying Antique Stoneware: Tips On Finding & Using Crocks & Jugs

There is just something so special and unique about buying and displaying a piece of antique stoneware in your home, whether you were handed down the …

Blossom End Rot Issues With Garden Tomatoes, Peppers & More
Gardening / Pests & Misc

Blossom End Rot Issues With Garden Tomatoes, Peppers & More

One of the most frustrating things about gardening is going to pick a ripe tomato only to see a dark, sunken-in spot on the bottom of …

Easy White Chicken Enchiladas – A Simple Mexican-Inspired Dish
Main Courses / Recipes

Easy White Chicken Enchiladas – A Simple Mexican-Inspired Dish

White chicken enchiladas feature flour tortillas packed with chicken, corn, and cheese topped with a rich and creamy homemade white sauce. We get tired of eating …

Buying Garden Seeds Online – 8 Tips For Purchasing Seeds Online
Gardening / Seeds & Planting

Buying Garden Seeds Online – 8 Tips For Purchasing Seeds Online

As soon as the last page in your yearly calendar gets flipped, it’s time to start thinking about buying garden seeds, and thankfully, that’s super easy …

2025 Year In Review – Semi Homesteading Wins & Losses
Gardening / Homestead Updates / Pests & Misc

2025 Year In Review – Semi Homesteading Wins & Losses

Now that the 2025 year has come to a close, I wanted to take a look back and give a little review of how the year …

December 2025 Homesteading Update: A Non-White Christmas
Homestead Updates

December 2025 Homesteading Update: A Non-White Christmas

If you are wondering what semi homesteading life is like here in the Midwest for the month of December 2025, then this update is for you! …

Slow Cooker Carnitas – Juicy, Fork Tender and Flavor Packed!
Main Courses / Recipes

Slow Cooker Carnitas – Juicy, Fork Tender and Flavor Packed!

Slow cooker carnitas that only take a few minutes to prep, and the result is juicy, fork-tender shredded pork with crispy caramelized brown edges in a …

6+ Ways To Reuse A Real Christmas Tree After The Holidays
Family & Misc / Misc Articles

6+ Ways To Reuse A Real Christmas Tree After The Holidays

What can you do to reuse that real Christmas tree without tossing it into a landfill? Once all of the Christmas presents are unwrapped, the carols …

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Hello and thanks for stopping by! I'm Chelsea, the writer and photographer behind Semi Homestead Life. As a wife and a mom of two teen kids, I attempt to incorporate basic homesteading practices while still staying practical in today's crazy life. I hope you enjoy being here and decide to stick around for a while!

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