DIY Archives - My Homestead Life A journey to living off the land Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:59:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://myhomesteadlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-White-Lettering-My-Homestead-Life-Logo-1-32x32.png DIY Archives - My Homestead Life 32 32 11 Vanilla Extract Alternatives https://myhomesteadlife.com/vanilla-extract-alternatives/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/vanilla-extract-alternatives/#respond Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:26:35 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10070 Finding yourself out of vanilla extract can be a bit of a challenge when you’re in the middle of baking, but luckily, there are several vanilla alternatives that can save the day without sacrificing flavor. In this article, I’ll share 11 vanilla extract substitutes and how to adjust your recipes with the correct exchange ratios...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/vanilla-extract-alternatives/feed/ 0 Homemade Vanilla Extract and Other Kitchen Extracts https://myhomesteadlife.com/homemade-vanilla-extract-and-other-kitchen-extracts/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/homemade-vanilla-extract-and-other-kitchen-extracts/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:42:36 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=10063 If you’ve ever wanted to add a homemade touch to your baking or cooking, making your own vanilla extract and other kitchen extracts is a fantastic way to start. Not only is it incredibly satisfying, but the quality of homemade extracts often surpasses store-bought versions. Plus, they make excellent gifts for your foodie friends! Why...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/homemade-vanilla-extract-and-other-kitchen-extracts/feed/ 0 Plantain Salve Recipe, A Versatile Herbal Remedy https://myhomesteadlife.com/plantain-salve-recipe/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/plantain-salve-recipe/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 23:10:15 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=9852 Plantain Salve is the perfect starter recipe for budding herbalist or for those that seek products with natural ingredients. If you seek a holistic approach to alleviate various skin discomforts, you’ve landed on the perfect page. In this article, we’ll share easy-to-follow instructions on how to make your own plantain salve. A potent homemade remedy...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/plantain-salve-recipe/feed/ 2 How To Make Purple Dead Nettle Fertilizer https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-purple-dead-nettle-fertilizer/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-purple-dead-nettle-fertilizer/#respond Sat, 04 May 2024 17:34:43 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=9837 Affordable, Nourishing, Organic, Nutrient-rich, and Beneficial. These are all attributes you’ll find in our DIY Purple Dead Nettle Fertilizer. What more could you ask for? When it comes to gardening and farming, we’re always on the lookout for natural, eco-friendly ways to give our plants a boost. And guess what? There’s this little gem called...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-purple-dead-nettle-fertilizer/feed/ 0 How To Make Stevia Extract: With and Without Alcohol https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-stevia-extract-with-and-without-alcohol/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-stevia-extract-with-and-without-alcohol/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2024 16:17:18 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=9800 Stevia extract is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant, offering a sugar-free alternative that is much sweeter than regular sugar. Making your own stevia extract at home is a simple process that allows you to control the sweetness and purity of the end product. Does Stevia Raise Insulin Levels? Stevia...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/how-to-make-stevia-extract-with-and-without-alcohol/feed/ 4 7 DIY Father’s Day Presents https://myhomesteadlife.com/7-diy-fathers-day-presents/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/7-diy-fathers-day-presents/#respond Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:49:17 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=7063 They say the best gifts are the ones that are homemade, and I tend to agree. Homemade gifts show the giver took time to make something with love. Your dad will enjoy our 7 DIY Father’s Day Presents that you can make with little to no money. What Are Good Homemade Gifts for Father’s Day?...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/7-diy-fathers-day-presents/feed/ 0 Top 10 Father’s Day Weekend Ideas https://myhomesteadlife.com/top-10-fathers-day-weekend-ideas/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/top-10-fathers-day-weekend-ideas/#respond Mon, 30 May 2022 17:22:47 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=7015 A father’s role in our lives is an important one; a crucial one. It’s also a role that comes with much responsibility, stress, weight, and demand. We need to celebrate the father’s in our lives for Father’s Day Weekend and show them a token of our appreciation. Is Father’s Day always the 3rd weekend in...

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]]> https://myhomesteadlife.com/top-10-fathers-day-weekend-ideas/feed/ 0 Over 25+ Bug Bite Remedies That Work! https://myhomesteadlife.com/over-25-bug-bite-remedies-that-work/ https://myhomesteadlife.com/over-25-bug-bite-remedies-that-work/#comments Sat, 14 May 2022 16:51:18 +0000 https://myhomesteadlife.com/?p=6968 internal_server_error <![CDATA[WordPress &rsaquo; Error]]> 500