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Homestead Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop. It is a weekly gathering for homesteaders and simple living enthusiasts. We all share DIY projects, from-scratch recipes, and creative inspiration from our homes to yours.

This week’s hop features yummy foods. It also offers practical ideas that celebrate handmade living and self-sufficiency. Explore ideas that fit a thoughtful, sustainable lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking for seasonal crafts, homemade treats, or encouragement on your homesteading journey, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to carry into the upcoming seasons.

Grab a cup of tea, explore the featured posts, and join us in sharing your own homestead creations.

A Personal Note

These little sunflowers were taken from a stalk that had toppled over. They were just buds but I decided to see if they’d open up.

They did—all rather halfway and lopsided. I think they’re cute.

I’m sure there are some lessons there.

Have a great day!

Laurie

Meet Your Homesteading Hosts

We’re Kelly from Simple Life Mom, Liz from The Cape Coop, Natasha from Houseful of Nicholes, and Laurie from Ridgehaven Homestead. We’re about from-scratch living, simple ingredients, frugal habits, and intentional, sustainable living. We share recipes, tips, and ideas to support home cooks and makers.

We’re delighted to host the Homestead Blog Hop. You can find fresh inspiration each week for DIY projects, homemade recipes, and practical living ideas. Join us for new ideas and a growing community. Together, we celebrate everyday craftsmanship and thoughtful living.

Follow Us for More Homestead Inspiration

Natasha – Houseful of Nicholes
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Laurie – Ridge Haven Homestead
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Liz – The Cape Coop
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Kelly – Simple Life Mom
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FEATURED POSTS from the Last Homestead Blog Hop

Each week, we take turns selecting three featured posts from the Homestead Blog Hop. These features are shared across all of our social media platforms. They spotlight the creativity and hard work of our fellow homesteaders.

Here are the featured posts from last week’s hop:

1. How I Process Potatoes to Reduce Waste from Scratch Made Food

2. Lemonade Concentrate from Flour on My Face

3. Peach And Arugula Salad with Burrata and Prosciutto Recipe from Drugstore Divas

Congrats! Feel free to grab the featured on button for your post.

Just right click and ‘save image as…‘

Guidelines for the Homestead Blog Hop

1. Click the “Add Your Link” button below and upload a clear, eye-catching image from your project or recipe. Please link directly to the family-friendly post itself, not your blog’s homepage.
2. You may link up up to three posts each week.
3. Take time to visit a few other blogs in the hop and leave a thoughtful comment to let them know you stopped by. Community support makes this hop special!
4. Please include a link back to the Homestead Blog Hop in your post. Posts without a backlink are not eligible to be featured. All featured posts are shared across all hosts’ social media channels.
5. Share posts that haven’t been linked to the hop before. Older posts are welcome as long as they are new to the hop.
6. By joining the Homestead Blog Hop, you grant the hosts permission to use one image from your post, with a link back to your site, if your post is selected as a feature next week.
7. This is a family-friendly link-up designed to encourage, inspire, and support the homesteader in all of us.

Let the Party Begin!

Which project are you excited to try this week? Leave a comment below.

Join Our Homestead Blog Hop Pinterest Board

Follow all of your hosts on Pinterest and send a message if you’d like to be added to our Homestead Blog Hop group board. This board is a great place to share your DIY projects, crafts, and from-scratch recipes with the homesteading community.

Guideline: Only pin posts that you’ve linked up to the Homestead Blog Hop.