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~Our Simple Life~

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Welcome to Mama's Homestead Homekeeping!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you can learn from me. If you have any questions about homekeeping, home economics, or homemaking, please send me a message using the "Contact Me" Page at the top of my website. I will try to answer any questions you have. Talk to you soon!

Parts of a Sewing Machine
Homekeeping, Sewing

Parts of a Sewing Machine

May 9, 2014

Let’s get acquainted with the parts of a sewing machine. I have a labeled picture of the front of a sewing machine and a labeled picture of the threading components of the same machine. Then I have a written description of each part and its function.

by Nelle 
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Machine Sewing Kit
Homekeeping, Sewing

Machine Sewing Kit

May 9, 2014

When you are ready to start sewing with a sewing machine you will need some more sewing notions and tools. Items you will need for your Machine Sewing Kit.

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Canning, Homekeeping, Homemade, In the Kitchen, Kitchen Skills

Introduction to Food Preservation

May 6, 2014

Food Preservation

Not too long ago food preservation meant survival. With modern grocery stores everywhere, we seem to no longer feel the need to teach these skills, of years past, to our children.

by Nelle 
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Basic Sewing Kit
Homekeeping, Sewing

Basic Sewing Kit and Beyond

April 16, 2014

Basic Hand Sewing Kit:

Just as a good carpenter needs the right tools to build a well-constructed house, a good seamstress need the right tools to make a seam or repair or to make a well-constructed garment. Without the right tools in your basic sewing kit to do your project, you will be lost.

by Nelle 
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Re-use Clothing Quilt
Homekeeping

Ways to Re-use Clothing

January 4, 2014

Re-using clothing can be a fun, creative, stylish hobby. Shop thrift stores, second-hand stores, or even in your own closet. There is a wealth of textiles, embellishments, and accessories to re-use. Try to imagine the potential. Here are seven ways to get you started.

by Nelle 
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Classes On My Homestead, Homekeeping, Homekeeping Classes, Sewing and Quilting

Beginning Sewing Class

November 2, 2013

Beginning Sewing Class will introduce you to the basics of sewing or help you brush-up on your current skills. You will receive very personalized instruction. You will learn beginning sewing skills, then move on to more difficult skills you can use to create a Pocketed Patchwork Pillow that is yours to keep after class is over.

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Welcome to my homestead!

Hello, I'm Nelle Weaver!
I grew up on a small farm in Ohio and experienced various aspects of homesteading. I learned many skills from my grandparents and parents and from being involved in 4-H and FFA.  
My husband and I write about our simple life here on Mama's Homestead and teach classes on our homestead in central Ohio, where we raise goats, chickens, and rabbits, have an orchard, garden, keep bees, and much more. Read More…

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  • Mango Fruit Leather
    Mango Fruit Leather

    Mango fruit leather has turned out to be one of my kids' favorites. The sugar is totally optional, but it makes it much sweeter and cuts the tartness. Read more →

  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly
    Lemon Lime Soda Jelly

    This Lemon Lime Soda Jelly is delicious. I added a fresh lemon and a fresh l fresh lime to the mix to give it a rich, tangy flavor. It will make you pucker, a little. Read more →

  • Cream Soda Jelly
    Cream Soda Jelly

    Cream soda...do you like yours red or amber colored? I chose the amber colored version for my cream soda jelly. I like the flavor better. Plus, I added a teaspoon of vanilla, just for added vanilla goodness. Read more →

  • Homestead Beef Jerky
    Homestead Beef Jerky

    This beef jerky recipe has been used in our family for many years. I love the flavor. It tastes like it was dried over a wood fire. We have also used this recipe for venison. Read more →

  • Grape Soda Jelly
    Grape Soda Jelly

    Up next, Grape Soda Jelly. I think this would probably be my sister's favorite soda. She loves all things purple. This soda jelly, surprisingly tastes a lot like regular grape jelly you would buy at the grocery store. Read more →

  • Orange Soda Jelly
    Orange Soda Jelly

    I remember growing up, this was one of my favorite flavors of soda, plus orange was my favorite color. I added orange juice to my orange soda jelly recipe to give it a tiny bit of healthfulness and add to the orange flavor. Read more →

  • Homemade Noodles
    Homemade Noodles

    When I was growing up, my mom made homemade noodles and cook them in homemade chicken broth. This was such a tasty treat. The store bought kind do not even come close. Read more →

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  • Lemon Lime Soda Jelly November 18, 2014
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