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Semi Homestead Life

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

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Category: Preserving

How To Water Glass Eggs – An Old Fashioned Way To Store Eggs
Chickens / Preserving

How To Water Glass Eggs – An Old Fashioned Way To Store Eggs

If you are a backyard chicken keeper and are looking toward the late fall and winter months with dread due to a lack of egg production, …

Easy Homemade Applesauce – Regular And Cinnamon Recipe
Preserving / Recipes / Side Dishes

Easy Homemade Applesauce – Regular And Cinnamon Recipe

Did you know that it is super easy to make homemade applesauce right in your own kitchen? Not only is it a great way to cut …

Garlic Butter Zucchini Mash – A Great Side Dish Fresh Or Frozen!
Preserving / Recipes / Side Dishes

Garlic Butter Zucchini Mash – A Great Side Dish Fresh Or Frozen!

If you are looking for a delicious side dish featuring one of the best garden vegetables, then look no further than Garlic Butter Zucchini Mash! This …

Basic Canning Equipment For Water Bath Or Pressure Canning
Preserving

Basic Canning Equipment For Water Bath Or Pressure Canning

If you are looking for basic information about what type of canning equipment you need in order to harvest and preserve your garden produce, then you’ve …

Canning Basics – Two Great Ways To Preserve The Garden
Preserving

Canning Basics – Two Great Ways To Preserve The Garden

In order to take the stress and anxiety out of water bath and pressure canning, I’m putting together a simple guide that will cover the basics …

The Benefits Of Mullein – Harvesting & Dehydrating For Mullein Tea
Misc Recipes / Preserving / Recipes

The Benefits Of Mullein – Harvesting & Dehydrating For Mullein Tea

This naturally growing plant might look like a weed to many, but there are actually several benefits of harvesting and using mullein. Mullein is not native …

Making Homemade Apple Cider On An Old Antique Cider Press
Family & Misc / Misc Articles / Preserving

Making Homemade Apple Cider On An Old Antique Cider Press

There’s nothing quite like the experience of making homemade apple cider. While you can easily use your crockpot or stovetop to create this simple beverage, we …

Saving Nasturtium Seeds – Grow Amazing Plants All For Free!
Gardening / Preserving / Seeds & Planting

Saving Nasturtium Seeds – Grow Amazing Plants All For Free!

There are so many different types of seeds you could be saving from your garden each year, and one of the best ones to save is …

Fermenting Tomato Seeds – Save Your Favorite Tomato Plants!
Gardening / Preserving / Seeds & Planting

Fermenting Tomato Seeds – Save Your Favorite Tomato Plants!

If you are looking for a simple way to preserve your favorite tomato plants year after year, then you need to try fermenting tomato seeds! It’s …

Homemade Dill Pickles – Say Goodbye To Soggy Slices!
Misc Recipes / Preserving / Recipes

Homemade Dill Pickles – Say Goodbye To Soggy Slices!

There is nothing like the flavor and taste of homemade dill pickles! It took me several years to perfect this recipe and I now have it …

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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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